Live-In Resident Advisor: Build Community & Safety

Notre-Dame-of-Maryland-University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Free meals

Job summary

Notre Dame of Maryland University invites applications for a Resident Advisor (RA) within Housing and Residence Life. This live-in student role focuses on creating a safe, inclusive living environment and developing programs that support residents' academic, personal, and social growth.

You will enforce policies, respond to emergencies, mentor residents, and coordinate with staff. The position requires evening/weekend availability and a GPA of 2.50+ as a full-time student.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the university.
• Prior experience in community development, conflict resolution, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Maintain a GPA of at least 2.50.

Responsibilities

• Enforce housing policies.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Collaborate with other RAs and professional staff members to ensure the overall success of the residence community.
• Participate in bi-weekly departmental meetings.
• Serve in an on-call and duty rotation (including winter and all holiday breaks).
• Assist in the opening and closing of the residence halls.
• Submit maintenance requests on behalf of residents.
• Provide support, mentorship, and guidance to residents.
• Mediates roommate conflicts and other community issues.
• Maintain a secure living environment by conducting room checks and responding to incidents in the residence halls.
• Attend mandatory two-week professional development prior to Fall move-in (Aug 16, 2026) and spring session sessions.
• Meet 1:1 with Housing and Residence Life and/or designee.
• Develop and implement programs to promote a positive and inclusive community environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Availability evenings/weekends

Education

Full-time student status

Job description

Notre Dame of Maryland University invites applications for a Resident Advisor (RA) within Housing and Residence Life. This live-in student role focuses on creating a safe, inclusive living environment and developing programs that support residents' academic, personal, and social growth.

You will enforce policies, respond to emergencies, mentor residents, and coordinate with staff. The position requires evening/weekend availability and a GPA of 2.50+ as a full-time student.