ILEAD: Residential Advisor Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

Residential Advisor

The Residential Advisor (RA) works to assist the Department of Residence Life by providing direct support to on-campus students.

Summary of Essential Functions

Serve as the primary Residence Life student staff contact for residents
Assist with community engagement initiatives and administrative functions for the Office of Residence Life
Serve in an on-call after hours crisis-response system with professional and student staff multiple times a week

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide direct support to a number of assigned apartments/students and indirect support to a residential hall through community engagement & service
Participate in department led initiatives and functions ranging from opening/closing residential halls, semesterly health and safety apartment inspections, campus wide programming, floor meetings, apartment mate agreements, etc.
Hold intentional interactions with residents on a regular basis and maintain adequate recordings of these interactions (general, apartment mate agreements, mediations, etc.)
Direct students to appropriate resources (Campus Safety, Student Counseling, Facilities Management, etc.)
Plan and execute programs and community engagement that aligns with the Curricular Approach
Serve in an on-call after hours crisis-response system with professional and student staff multiple times a week
Understand, adhere to, and enforce all campus and residential policies; model appropriate behavior and report incidents to the appropriate chain of command
Participate in all required meetings including: 1:1s with assigned supervisor, team meetings, fall & winter training, etc.
Perform other related duties as assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: residential needs, in-person engagement, MICA, and community resources
Skills:

community building, engagement, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, documentation, time management
Ability to: access technology, communicate effectively, think critically, follow procedure, and complete tasks as assigned
Ability to: self-start, work independently, and maintain professionalism in challenges

Minimum qualifications:

A 3.0 or higher GPA and good academic standing is required for a student to be considered for the position
Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student at time of employment
Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Able to live on-campus in an ORL assigned RA room through the entire academic year
Complete Fall/Winter RA Training (once hired)
A desire to serve the MICA community

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous employment as a student leader or equivalent to a Residential Advisor (e.g. Pre-college RA, camp counselor, lifeguard, shift leader, etc.)
Has awareness of student's attitudes as well individual and community concerns
Able to remain calm and perform effectively in sensitive situations
Experience communicating verbally and electronically in a professional manner
Experience in planning and implementing educational and community building initiatives

Compensation Information:

Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week
Stipend: $1,090 per semester, $2,180 annually
Meals: 100 meal plan and $135 Dining dollars: $1,515 per semester, $3,030 annually
A single on-campus room in a residential apartment, Value: $13,000+ annually

Conditions of Employment:

RAs are expected to attend mandatory in-person training prior to the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Training may occur in a hybrid (virtual and/or in-person) format.
RAs are required to move into campus prior to the start of fall and winter training. Your supervisor will provide you with the move-in dates for fall training during the summer of 2026
Timelines:

This position is expected to average 10-15 hours of work per week. During peak busy seasons (opening, closing, etc.), there may be demands closer to the higher end of the range.
Students are required to serve in an "on-call" capacity several times per week. Students on call are expected to respond to incoming calls between 6 PM and 8 AM on weeknights and between 6 PM and 6 PM the following day on weekends and holidays where the residence halls are open.
A background check of the student's academic & disciplinary history with the College is required.
Student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all on-campus positions. RAs are permitted to work 5 external hours with the approval of their supervisor.
RAs may not hold another iLead position that conflicts with mandatory aspects of the RA role (I.e. training, hall opening/closing, etc.) or has an hour requirement that exceeds 5 hours.

Application Timeline & Further Information