Resident Assistant

Position: Resident Assistant 2026-27
Posting Details

Position Information

Federal Work Study Eligible? Yes Posting Number ST001053 Position Title Resident Assistant 2026-27 Department Residence Life Division Student Affairs Supervisor Cas Vela Supervisor Title Assistant Director of Residence Life Description of

Job Duties

The Office of Residence Life maintains an Alternate List of potential Resident Assistants in the event of an opening during the  academic year. By applying, you are indicating that you would be willing to accept an RA position if one became available over the summer or during the academic year.

Resident Assistants are essential in creating a positive residential environment at North Central College. The quality of their effort significantly influences the experience of all members of the residential community.

The primary duties consist of supporting students in achieving their academic potential, developing a safe and welcoming community, planning and implementing programs for residents, assisting in the oversight of the residence hall, upholding College policies and serving as a resource for students living on campus. The individual who accepts this role must be genuine, flexible, and capable of interacting well with others.

Resident Assistants are expected to arrive on campus for fall training as early as July 31, 2026 and the placement concludes 48 hours after commencement in May, 2027.

Obligations for working during Fall 2026 RA training will be communicated by your Area Hall Director, and all RAs are required to participate. Resident Assistants are required to arrive prior to opening and stay after closing each semester, participate in all trainings including but not limited to spring training, fall training, winter training and on-going in-service activities throughout the year, remain on campus throughout the entirety of Fall and Spring Breaks;

as well as parts of Winter Break and May Term.

Community Building & Programming

Build and maintain positive and healthy relationships with residents; be available in your area regularly.

Help students develop respect for the rights, freedoms, and property of others by promoting an atmosphere of civility and respect.

Foster dialogue, conduct, and interaction in the community that validates the identity and unique needs of a diverse population.

Identify and assist residents with personal, social, or academic concerns; refer residents to campus resources when necessary.

Create an environment that is safe, student-centered, and encourages accountability for behavior and decision-making.

Maintain an interactive community suitable for socializing, studying, and sleeping that encourages the cultivation of friendships.

Plan activities that meet the specific needs of your residents and encourages interaction, in addition to connecting individually with residents.

Plan programs and activities each semester, in accordance with the Residence Life programming model.

Participate in and facilitate in all department programming, provided through the Office of Residence Life including but not limited to Welcome Week, Finals Week, Homecoming events.

Engage in all residential check-ins, health and safety checks, and all other departmental tasks provided through the Office of Residence Life during academic year

Create and designs unique original door decorations, bulletin boards and hallway decorations.

Administrative

Hold floor meetings as often as required by your Area Hall Director.

Participate in a collateral assignment or committee related to residential living and complete all assigned paperwork.

Assist with opening and closing of the hall each semester, and staying past published closing hours to facilitate building needs.

Report facility concerns and work closely with maintenance and cleaning personnel to achieve a quality physical environment.

Know and utilize emergency procedures as appropriate and regularly complete health and safety inspections per guidelines.

Assume area on-call coverage responsibilities on a rotating basis.

Participate in the Office of Residence Life staff selection process as needed/assigned.

Fully uphold the NC Pledge and follow all COVID-19 policies, including the enforcement of…