Resident Assistant; RA

The Resident Assistant (RA) is a live-in staff member within The New School residence halls and an integral part of the Department of Residential Education program at The New School. RAs work to create a positive environment by fostering a sense of community within the residence halls. RAs provide administrative support for The New School residence halls and work with staff to provide assistance to students in order to facilitate the best possible operation of the residence halls.

RAs are expected to serve students and to uphold the standards of The New School and the Department of Residential Education in the highest regard possible. It is essential that all staff members are viewed as credible, positive role models that abide by the university and the Department of Residential Education policies and procedures, the RA position description and contract, and the Housing License Agreement.

RAs are expected to behave in a manner that is professional and attuned to the goals and objectives of the Department of Residential Education, both on and off-campus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

• Maintain safe and inclusive residential communities.
• Host interactive engagement opportunities and community meetings.
• Promote a sense of belonging and support diverse ideas and beliefs.

• Serve as a resource person and make appropriate referrals to university offices.
• Inform students about university resources and general information.

• Respond to behavioral and crisis situations, documenting incidents promptly.
• Mediate conflicts and report any discriminatory behavior.
• Serve in an on-call rotation with fellow student staff.

• Regularly check and respond to emails related to RA responsibilities.
• Attend mandatory weekly staff meetings and training sessions.
• Assist with hall operations, including check-ins, check-outs, Admitted Students Day, Open House Events, and emergency procedures and more.

• Adhere to university policies and maintain confidentiality regarding student concerns.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act, reporting crimes and violations.

• Must be a full-time, matriculated New School student with at least sophomore standing.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be in good standing with university offices.
• Experience with diverse populations and demonstrated crisis management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience working with Google suite applications such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google forms.
• Knowledge in Adobe and other creative softwares.

• On Campus/Live-On:
  Employees hired for this position are expected to live within the residence hall they are assigned to for the duration of their employment.

• Single occupancy bedroom in the employees assigned residence hall.
• Annual stipend of $3,000, paid bi-weekly.
• Meal plan consisting of $1,775 Dining Dollars Plus per semester.

Please submit the answers to the following questions along with your resume and cover letter.

• What is motivating you to apply for this position, and what experiences and strengths do you have that have prepared you for this role? Please provide examples.
• How would you go about building community on your floor, as well as getting to know your residents individually?
• SCENARIO:
  Pretend you are an RA. A few of your residents come to you, because one of their roommates hasn’t been doing their dishes or taking out the trash. This has been going on for weeks. How would you move forward with this?

• What have you learned about yourself this year as an RA? How do you plan to grow in this position? (300w)
• What RA accomplishment are you most proud of from this past year?
• What was a challenge you faced this year as an RA and how did you overcome that challenge?

We look forward to receiving your application!