Resident Assistant

LM Wind Power / GE; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Union College is seeking a Resident Assistant to foster a positive living-learning environment in Schenectady, NY. RAs serve as role models and student leaders, supporting residents and coordinating programs each term.

The role includes on-call coverage, incident response, and collaboration with a wide range of campus offices to promote safety, learning, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop a sense of community and respectful environment for students living in the residential community.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents by being available and approachable in the residential community.
• Plan and implement multiple programs, events or activities per term in line with the goals of the U Journey.
• Be knowledgeable about resources on campus and refer students appropriately.
• Conduct motivational 1-on-1 meetings with assigned residents and engage in dialogues about campus resources.
• Mediate roommate conflicts and respond to resident concerns.
• Confront and document College and Housing policy violations in the residential community.
• Respond to emergency and critical incidents involving residents related to health, safety, and security issues.
• Provide overnight on-call coverage in an assigned residential community (avg. at least 1 night per week).
• Foster communication and community among fellow staff members.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor — the Community Director (CD).
• Maintain a positive attitude and support for the Office of Residential Education & Housing and Union College.
• Work and collaborate with other offices on campus including Facilities, Campus Safety, Dean of Students Office, Intercultural Affairs, Health Services, Counseling Center, Career Center.

Skills

Community development

Mentoring

Conflict mediation

Emergency response

Job description

Being a Resident Assistant (RA) is not only a fun experience, it’s an opportunity to be a positive role model and a student leader with students living in your residence hall. The RA position is an opportunity to learn essential skills and take on responsibilities that will be valuable in your education and in your professional career.

Some of the roles and responsibilities of the Resident Assistant (RAs) are as follows:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPER

• Develop a sense of community and respectful environment for students living in the residential community.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents by being available and approachable in the residential community.
• Plan and implement multiple programs, events or activities per term in line with the goals of the U Journey.

PEER MENTOR & SUPPORTER

• Be knowledgeable about resources on campus and refer students appropriately.
• Conduct motivational 1-on-1 meetings with assigned residents and engage in directed dialogues about campus resources.
• Mediate roommate conflicts and respond to resident concerns.
• Demonstrate appropriate and responsible behavior at all times, both inside and outside your designated area, and follow all policies and procedures set forth by the College.

ON-CALL AND INCIDENT RESPONDER

• Confront and document College and Housing policy violations in the residential community.
• Respond to emergency and critical incidents involving residents related to health, safety, and security issues.
• Provide overnight on-call coverage in an assigned residential community (avg. at least 1 night per week), including building tours (1-2 walks during the evening) and available and visible in the community to residents.

TEAMMATE

• Foster communication and community among fellow staff members.
• Communicate regularly with assigned supervisor -- the Community Director (CD).
• Maintain a positive attitude and support for the Office of Residential Education & Housing and Union College while working as an agent of the College.
• Work and collaborate with other offices on campus, including, but not limited to, Facilities, Campus Safety, Dean of Students Office, Intercultural Affairs, Health Services, Counseling Center, and Career Center.

ADMINISTRATOR

• Create two bulletin boards per term, and one set of door decorations each term for your residents.
• Attend weekly staff meetings (avg. 1-hour meeting).
• Complete Life Safety Room Inspections each term.
• Complete all administrative paperwork required.
• Assist with and attend Hall Opening and Closing each term.
• Conduct check-ins and check-outs as students are moving in and out of their rooms each term.
• Attend and participate in Fall Training; attend and participate in all In-Service Trainings.
• Balance time and responsibilities of RA position, academics, and extra-curricular activities effectively.
• Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative and term GPA.

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation

Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.