Resident Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-27
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Social Work
Youth Development, Youth Support Worker, Community Support Services, Child Development/Support
Live-In Resident Assistant (RA) – Housing & Residence Life
Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA), Birmingham, Alabama
The Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) is seeking dedicated, responsible, and student-centered individuals to serve as Live-In Resident Assistants (RAs) within our Housing & Residence Life program. ASFA is Alabama's only public arts-focused school serving students in grades 7–12, with a residential program for students in grades 9–12 from across the state.
Live-In Resident Assistants play a vital role in supporting the safety, structure, engagement, and overall residential experience of our boarding students. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about youth development, student support, leadership, mentoring, and community building.
Position Summary
The Live-In Resident Assistant (RA) is a full-time, live-in residential position responsible for helping maintain a safe, structured, and supportive residential environment for high school boarding students. RAs assist with student supervision, residential operations, programming, community development, and policy enforcement while serving as positive role models for students.
This position is a 40-hour-per-week role, primarily focused on evening coverage, and includes some weekend work as needed to support residential operations, student programming, and community needs.
Compensation & Benefits
This full-time, live-in position includes the following:
- On-campus housing provided
- Meal access provided during the academic week based on the school dining schedule
- Parking provided
- Compensation provided
- Free laundry, internet, and cable
Primary Responsibilities
- Student Supervision & Community Standards
- Support student engagement, structure, organization, and accountability within the residence hall
- Help maintain a safe, respectful, and well-managed residential environment
- Uphold ASFA Housing & Residence Life policies and expectations
- Assist with student discipline and behavioral accountability as needed
- Serve as a visible and approachable adult presence for boarding students
- Residence Hall Operations
- Conduct room checks
- Conduct roll call
- Monitor and help oversee co-ed lounges and shared student spaces
- Coordinate and support designated clean lounge days
- Lock and secure the residence hall floor as needed, particularly during coverage gaps
- Assist with early holiday return check-ins to ensure smooth and organized student arrival processes
- Provide on-site support during emergency weather days or other urgent situations, including communication and coordination as needed
- Student Engagement, Programming & Community Development
- Plan, host, and support student programming that promotes community, engagement, and positive residential experiences
- Assist with weekend programming and student engagement efforts
- Support programming and oversight in co-ed lounges and shared residential spaces
- Meet and collaborate with Residence Life Council to support student leadership and community development
- Help foster a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging residential community
- Health, Safety & Wellness Support
- Assist with medication-related procedures in accordance with ASFA protocols and staff guidance
- Support student well-being by communicating concerns appropriately and following established protocols
- Respond appropriately to student concerns, emergencies, and residential incidents
- Team Collaboration & Training Support
- Attend staff meetings, including earlier and increased meetings as scheduled
- Support training efforts in coordination with Housing & Residence Life leadership
- Assist with onboarding and cross-training initiatives as needed
- Serve as a liaison between full-time staff and evening/weekend residential staff to support communication, consistency, and role development
- Learn and assist with both afternoon and evening RA responsibilities to provide flexibility and backup coverage during peak times or staffing gaps
- Administrative & Operational Support
- Assist with administrative tasks that support Housing & Residence Life operations
- Support Purchase Order (PO) requests and related logistical needs as assigned
- Help improve operational efficiency and provide backup support during…
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