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2025 Spring/Summer Resident Advisor

INTRODUCTION

A Resident Advisor (RA) is one of the live-in student positions that make up ResStaff who work within the residential communities. One of the key responsibilities of a Resident Advisor is community building through intentional engagement with residents. Community Building means getting to know your residents, both individually and collectively. This happens by investing time and energy in engagement through intentional in-person interactions and activities that will help facilitate the development of positive and meaningful relationships. Resident Advisors should also build relationships with other ResStaff and full-time staff members in the community in order to strengthen connections and a sense of belonging throughout the community.

The Community Development Model is a tool the Resident Advisor utilizes to engage with residents in the community. The Community Development Model is in place to assist RAs with:

● Getting to know residents
● Helping residents get to know each other
● Assessing and addressing the needs of residents
● Developing community building activities to meet those needs
● Encouraging residents to take ownership of the community.

Resident Advisors are responsible for assisting residents on their corridor, floor and throughout the community. 

TIME COMMITMENT

Approximately 20 hours per week including weekends and holidays. The 20 hour per week commitment which includes but is not limited to building connections with residents, facilitating interactions and activities for residents, weekly team meetings and one-on-ones or small group check-ins. In addition to the 20 hours, the Resident Advisor participates in an on-call duty rotation to support the safety and security of community members.  Resident Advisors will be required to be present in their community during the Spring and Summer term and time away must be approved by supervisors. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build connections, both individually and collectively, in the residential community by planning and implementing intentional in-person and virtual social interactions and educational programming. 
  • Demonstrate consistent availability and accessibility to residents. This includes meeting with and building connections among residents on a regular basis.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism by striving to create an understanding and inclusive community where individuals have a sense of belonging. 
  • Collaborate with other ResStaff (RAs and Diversity Peer Educators [DPE]) and Building Team members (full-time staff in the community) to build community and address concerns.
  • Assess and respond to the needs of residents through community engagement, connecting them to campus resources and informing the Leadership Team (Hall Director(s) and Community Center Manager) of residents’ needs.
  • Respond to student concerns and critical incidents with a restorative approach while being supported by full-time staff (Leadership Team, Division of Public Safety and Security [DPSS], etc.)
  • Meet on-call responsibilities by serving in an on-call duty rotation as designated by the Hall Director. Duty hours are overnight. 
  • Maintain timely communication with full-time staff, ResStaff, and community members and complete administrative responsibilities of the role within expected timeframe.
  • Maintain the Community Living Standards by addressing and documenting concerns, while modeling personal behavior that is consistent with the Community Living Standards, Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and all institutional, state and federal laws or guidance.
  • Attend and participate in mandatory one-on-one or small group check-in meetings with supervisor and weekly team meetings which occur on Mondays from 6pm-8pm.

ELIGIBILITY 

  • Must be a current Undergraduate Resident Advisor to apply.
  • Must be in good standing with Student Life and the University. This includes upholding all policies and procedures as defined by the University of Michigan Standard Practice Guide, the Michigan Housing Community Living at Michigan, the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibility, and any other applicable University policies and procedures.
  • Must comply with all institutional, local, state, and federal laws or guidance.
  • Housing Student Conflict Resolution, Housing Student Employment Work Record, University Records, and the Office of Student Conflict Resolution records will be checked to determine if an applicant is eligible to be hired for a student position. Final position offers are contingent upon verification of background check.
  • Resident Advisors will not be eligible to hold other Residence Education student positions during their Spring/Summer RA appointment.
    • If the Resident Advisor has a 2025-2026 Resident Advisor appointment, you are eligible to hold a Spring/Summer RA position and information regarding transition dates will be provided. 

SUPERVISION

Hall Director(s) directly supervise Resident Advisors.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is room. A meal plan of 3 meals/day is provided as a tool to assist RAs in their relationship and community building efforts. A stipend of $150/week is also included.

Please consult with the Office of Financial Aid to determine how the position compensation may impact your award package.