Residential Advisor 2026-2027

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room waiver

Hourly compensation

Job summary

East Stroudsburg University is seeking Resident Advisors to foster a safe and inclusive living environment in the residence halls. RAs support student success through relationship-building, community engagement, and effective problem resolution.

You will commit about 20 hours per week to duties, trainings, and programming, while maintaining full-time undergraduate status with GPA 2.5+. Compensation includes a room waiver and hourly wage, with a maximum of 320 hours per semester.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass background checks, including FBI fingerprinting and child abuse clearances.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with residents and conduct weekly one-on-one engagement.
• Support student-initiated programming and community development.
• Serve as a role model and uphold Residential Life values.
• Be available for openings/closings of assigned residence halls and provide excellent customer service.
• Participate in hiring, training, and mentoring processes for new staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate student in good standing (GPA 2.5+)

Job description

Resident Advisor Position Description and Contract 2026-2027 Academic Year

Resident Advisor Overview

Resident Advisors (RAs) are one tierof our student leadership and community development structure, and they play avital role in fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive living environment inthe residence halls. As team members of the Office of Residential Life andHousing, RAs are an integral part of daily Residential Life operations, studentsupport, and community engagement.

Resident Advisor Expectations

• RAs are expected to arrive on timefor all scheduled and assigned shifts, including duty nights and trainingsessions.
• RAs are expected to remain present and engaged in their community, committing20–30 hours per week to active (non-sleeping) responsibilities.
• RAs are expected to find appropriate coverage for duties if they becomeunavailable, with supervisor approval.
• RAs are expected to actively participate in all training workshops,in-service programs, and staff meetings.
• RAs are expected to treat their role as a primary responsibility, second onlyto academics.
• RAs are expected to uphold confidentiality, respect individual privacy, andmaintain professionalism at all times.

Resident Advisor Qualifications

• RAs must remain full-timeundergraduate students in good academic standing by maintaining a minimumoverall GPA of 2.5 or higher during employment.
• RAs must remain in good conduct standing with the University by not being onprobationary sanction status or higher during employment.
• RAs must be at least 18 years old and able to pass all required backgroundchecks, including FBI fingerprinting and PA Child Abuse Clearances.
• RAs must demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and interpersonalskills.

Resident Advisor Permitted Hours/Commitment

• RAs are expected to commit 20hours per week toward their RA role, including duty coverage, communityengagement, administrative tasks, and programming.
• RAs may hold outside employment or campus involvement as long as it does notinterfere with RA responsibilities. Supervisors reserve the right to requireRAs to choose between outside commitments and RA duties if performance isimpacted.
• RAs may take up to two weekdays and two weekends off per month, with advance supervisor approval.

Resident Advisor Compensation

COMPENSATION: Room Waiver plushourly compensation at the established student employment rate, not to exceed320 hours per semester, recorded in accordance with the E-Time ProcessingSchedule.

Resident Advisor Employee Timelines

Fall 2026

• RAs will move in as early as Friday, August 7, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
• Training begins immediately and continues until the first day of classes.
• RAs must hold no other commitments during training.
• RAs assist with Fall 2026 move-in and opening of the halls (specific dateprovided by Residential Life).
• RAs provide coverage until Thanksgiving Break when halls close (specific dateprovided by Residential Life).
• RAs return for coverage when halls reopen after Thanksgiving Break (specificdate provided by Residential Life).
• RAs provide closing support through the end of Finals Week when the hallsclose for Winter Break (specific date provided by Residential Life).

Spring 2027

• RAs move in mid-January (specific date provided by Residential Life).
• Training begins immediately and continues until the first day of classes.
• RAs assist with Spring 2027 move-in and opening of the halls.
• RAs provide coverage through Spring Break (specific date provided byResidential Life), when halls close at 7:00 p.m.
• RAs return for coverage (specific date provided by Residential Life).whenhalls reopen after Spring Break
• RAs provide closing support through Spring 2027 move-out until halls close (specificdate provided by Residential Life).

Note: Dates and times listed are subject to change.

Resident Advisor General Responsibilities

• Build relationships with residentsand maintain weekly one-on-one engagement.
• Encourage and support student-initiated programming and communitydevelopment.
• Serve as a role model and uphold the Residential Life Core Values and the Wayof the Warrior tenants.
• Be available to assist in all openings and closings of assigned residencehalls.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, families, and guests.
• Serve in a duty rotation to provide weekday and weekend evening coverage forthe residence hall community.
• Support and attend building and campus-wide events, including open houses andorientation programs.
• Enforce and report University policies and procedures, as well as federal,state, and local laws.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in evacuation drills and crisis situations.
• Mediate roommate and community conflicts, making referrals to supervisors asappropriate.
• Complete required administrative responsibilities, including weeklyinteraction logs, duty reports, and bulletin boards.
• Actively and regularly communicate with supervisors, professional staff, andfellow student staff.
• Respect confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Participate in hiring, training, and mentoring processes for new staffmembers.
• Support and collaborate with housekeeping, facilities, and University Policein maintaining safe and functional living environments.
• Other duties as assigned by Residential Life and Housing.

Employment Eligibility & University Commitment

Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. Some student employment positions will require students to pass an academic check as well. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm