iLEAD: Residential Advisor

Maryland Institute College of Art; Mica (WA); On-site; USD 1,962 - 2,398; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend of $1,090 per semester

100-meal plan

On-campus housing

Job summary

The Maryland Institute College of Art is seeking a Residential Advisor to provide support to assigned apartments and engage with the student community. Responsibilities include community engagement, organizing programs, and being on-call for crisis response.

Applicants must be current MICA undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The position offers a stipend of $1,090 per semester along with meal plans and housing accommodations.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student at the time of employment.
• Ability to serve the MICA community and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to assigned students and apartments.
• Hold intentional interactions with residents on a regular basis.
• Plan and execute programs that align with community engagement.

Skills

Community building

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Current MICA undergraduate student

Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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, semester‑ly 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of residential needs, in‑person engagement, MICA, and community resources.
• Skills in community building, engagement, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, documentation, and time management.
• Ability to access technology, communicate effectively, think critically, follow procedure, and complete tasks as assigned.
• Self‑start, work independently, and maintain professionalism in challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• A 3.0 or higher GPA and good academic standing.
• Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student at the time of employment.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Able to live on‑campus in an ORL‑assigned RA room through the entire 2026‑2027 academic year.
• Complete Fall/Winter RA Training (once hired).
• A desire to serve the MICA community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous employment as a student leader or equivalent to a Residential Advisor (e.g., pre‑college RA, camp counselor, lifeguard, shift leader, etc.).
• Awareness of students’ attitudes and individual/community concerns.
• Ability 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Time commitment: 10–15 hours per week.
• Stipend: $1,090 per semester ($2,180 annually).
• Meals: 100‑meal plan and $135 Dining dollars.
• Dining dollars: $1,515 per semester ($3,030 annually).
• A single on‑campus room in a residential apartment (value: $13,000+ annually).

Conditions of Employment

• 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 format.
• RAs are required to move into campus prior to the start of fall and winter training.
• Students must serve in an on‑call capacity several times per week, responding to calls between 6PM and 8AM on weeknights and between 6PM and 6PM on weekends/holidays.
• A background check of the student’s academic and disciplinary history with the College is required.
• Student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all on‑campus positions; RAs may work an additional 5 external hours with supervisor approval.
• RAs may not hold another iLead position that conflicts with mandatory RA duties or exceeds 5 hours per week.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• 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.
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment is primarily in‑person with minimal remote duties; exposure to weather conditions and minimal noise level.

Equal Opportunity

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by MICA.