Part-Time Resident Assistant; Live-In

Part-Time Resident Assistant (Live-In)

International Student Residence Hall | New London, CT
$18-$20/hour + Free Housing + Meal Plan

Are you passionate about supporting students and creating a safe, welcoming living environment? APEX International Education Partners is seeking a Part-Time Resident Assistant (RA) to help supervise international middle and high school students living in a small residence hall on the beautiful waterfront campus of Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut.

This is a unique live-in opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring young people, values cultural diversity, and wants to make a meaningful impact on students from around the world while enjoying free housing and campus amenities.

Founded in 2011, APEX International Education Partners helps U.S. schools recruit and support international students, promoting cultural exchange, diversity, and global understanding.

Our network includes private schools nationwide, host families, and student housing programs that help international students succeed academically, socially, and culturally while studying in the United States.

The Resident Assistant will support the Full-Time House Parent by providing evening supervision, overnight presence, and student support within a residence hall housing international students attending nearby private schools.

For the  academic year, the residence hall will begin with approximately 10 students and may grow to accommodate up to 25 students.

• Help maintain a safe, positive, and supportive residential environment
• Conduct nightly room checks and ensure student accountability
• Supervise students during assigned evening and overnight shifts
• Monitor student behavior and adherence to residence guidelines
• Provide basic support and guidance to students as needed
• Respond to minor concerns and communicate more serious issues to the House Parent
• Assist in fostering a respectful, inclusive, and community-oriented atmosphere
• Be available for emergencies during assigned duty periods

• Live-in position during the academic year (mid-August through mid-June)
• Four duty nights per week
• Includes weekday and weekend coverage
• Two weekends per month include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday duty nights
• On-site duty hours are 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• Remain on-call overnight during assigned shifts

• Fluent in English
• Responsible, dependable, and mature
• Comfortable enforcing rules and maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Mandarin Chinese language skills
• Experience working with teenagers, students, youth programs, camps, schools, or residential communities
• Valid driver's license
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification

• Passionate about working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Culturally aware and globally minded
• Friendly, approachable, and professional
• Calm and confident in handling unexpected situations
• Comfortable balancing mentorship with accountability
• Able to live and work within a shared residential environment

• Pay
• $18-$20 per hour
• Included Housing
• Private furnished apartment located within the residence hall featuring:
• Private bedroom
• Shared kitchen
• Shared bathroom
• Shared living room with the House Parent
• Additional Perks
• All utilities included
• Internet included
• Campus meal plan provided
• Beautiful waterfront location
• Access to a private beach
• Scenic views of Long Island Sound
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with international students
• Rewarding role within a close-knit boarding community

APEX International Education Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.