iLEAD: Residential Advisor

Maryland Institute College of Art; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading art and design college in Baltimore is seeking a Residential Advisor to provide direct support to on-campus students while promoting community engagement. The role includes interactions with residents, crisis response duties, and planning programs that align with the college's educational goals. Candidates should possess strong community-building skills and have previous leadership experience. This position requires approximately 10-15 hours of work per week with mandatory training prior to the academic year.

Qualifications

• Previous employment as a student leader or in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow procedures.
• Experience in planning educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist on-campus students and maintain records.
• Direct students to campus resources when necessary.
• Plan community engagement programs.
• Refer residents to Campus Safety, Counseling, Facilities, etc.
• Enforce campus policies and maintain incident records.
• Attend required trainings and move-in coordination.

Skills

community building

engagement

teamwork

problem solving

leadership

documentation

time management

Effective communication

Job description

**General purpose:** The Residential Advisor (RA) works to assist the Department of Residence Life by providing direct support to on-campus students.* Provide direct support to a number of assigned apartments/students and indirect support to a residential hall through community engagement & service* Participate in department led initiatives and functions ranging from opening/closing residential halls, semesterly health and safety apartment inspections, campus wide programming, floor meetings, apartment mate agreements, etc.* Hold intentional interactions with residents on a regular basis and maintain adequate recordings of these interactions (general, apartment mate agreements, mediations, etc.)* Direct students to appropriate resources (Campus Safety, Student Counseling, Facilities Management, etc.)* Plan and execute programs and community engagement that aligns with the Curricular Approach* Serve in an on-call after hours crisis-response system with professional and student staff multiple times a week* Understand, adhere to, and enforce all campus and residential policies; model appropriate behavior and report incidents to the appropriate chain of command* Participate in all required meetings including: 1:1s with assigned supervisor, team meetings, fall & winter training, etc.* Perform other related duties as assignment.* Knowledge of: residential needs, in-person engagement, MICA, and community resources* Skills: community building, engagement, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, documentation, time management* Ability to: access technology, communicate effectively, think critically, follow procedure, and complete tasks as assigned* Ability to: self-start, work independently, and maintain professionalism in challenges* Previous employment as a student leader or equivalent to a Residential Advisor (e.g. Pre-college RA, camp counselor, lifeguard, shift leader, etc.)* Has awareness of student’s attitudes as well individual and community concerns* Able to remain calm and perform effectively in sensitive situations* Experience communicating verbally and electronically in a professional manner* Experience in planning and implementing educational and community building initiatives* RAs are expected to attend mandatory in-person training prior to the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Training may occur in a hybrid (virtual and/or in-person) format.* RAs are required to move into campus prior to the start of fall and winter training. Your supervisor will provide you with the move-in dates for fall training during the summer of 2026* Timelines: + Fall RA Training: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 to Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 + Contractual Pause: Saturday, December 13th, 2026 @ 9 PM + Winter RA Training: Monday, January 11th, 2027 to January 16th, 2027 + Spring Contract End Date: Wednesday, May 12th, 2027 - These dates are tentative and subject to change based on the 2026-2027 academic calendar* This position is expected to average 10-15 hours of work per week. During peak busy seasons (opening, closing, etc.), there may be demands closer to the higher end of the range.* Students are required to serve in an “on-call” capacity several times per week. Students on call are expected to respond to incoming calls between 6 PM and 8 AM on weeknights and between 6 PM and 6 PM the following day on weekends and holidays where the residence halls are open.* A background check of the student’s academic & disciplinary history with the College is required.* Student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all on-campus positions. RAs are permitted to work 5 external hours with the approval of their supervisor.* RAs may not hold another iLead position that conflicts with mandatory aspects of the RA role (I.e. training, hall opening/closing, etc.) or has an hour requirement that exceeds 5 hours.* *Physical Demands:* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.* *Work environment:* This job is primarily in-person, with minimal remote duties as outlined by your supervisor. While completing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to maintain access to technological devices necessary to complete various tasks. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.* *Required training:* RA Handbook, Winter and/or Fall RA Training (once hired)Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media.MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future.As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.