Resident Assistant, Community of Scholars (Student)

SupportFinity™; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 13,202 - 15,813; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

The American University School of International Service (SIS) is seeking a Resident Assistant for the two-week Community of Scholars pre-college program. You will be the primary contact for about 10 students and help keep them informed and engaged with events on campus.

Current undergraduate or graduate students are encouraged to apply. Roles require strong communication, leadership, and the ability to connect with diverse backgrounds; housing and meals are provided, with Zoom training and an

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Able to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Be the go‑to contact for about 10 students.
• Keep students informed and engaged with program events.
• Chaperone afternoon visits and evening activities.
• Supervise free time and study periods.
• Handle student concerns and emergencies.
• Participate in weekend activities (July 11–12).
• Rotate on-call shifts for mornings and nights.

Skills

Strong communicator

Team player

Leadership

Problem-solving

Diversity awareness

Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Resident Assistant, Community of Scholars (Student)

American University |

American University | Posted Mar 10

Part-time

Washington

Negotiable

Unknown

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department

School of International Service

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Job Description

Join the American University School of International Service (SIS) as a Resident Assistant (RA) for our two-week Community of Scholars (CoS) pre-college program. Help high school students have an amazing campus experience! Previous RA experience is a plus, but all motivated candidates are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Be the go‑to contact for about 10 students.
• Keep students informed and engaged with program events.
• Chaperone afternoon visits and evening activities.
• Supervise free time and study periods.
• Handle student concerns and emergencies.
• Participate in weekend activities (July 11–12).
• Rotate on-call shifts for mornings and nights.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Part-time.
• 20 hours per week.

Salary Range

• $1,300.00 stipend.

Required Education And Experience

• Current undergraduate or graduate student.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Able to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable lifting up to 25 lbs.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Training takes place on Zoom, Wednesday and Thursday, July 1 & 2.
• In-person orientation, Saturday, July 4 (afternoon).
• Housing and meals provided.
• One evening off during the program.
• Applicants are encouraged to attach their resume and cover letter when applying.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [e-mail].

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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