Student Resident Life Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution

Annual and sick time

Mental health resources

Tuition benefit

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Residence Life Assistant to support the Residence Life program in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This part-time student role requires at least 5 hours of work weekly, with duties including administrative tasks, coordinating Health & Safety checks, and engaging with students.

Candidates must be full-time CMC students with experience in residence life or student leadership. The pay rate is $20.50 per hour, with additional benefits such as annual leave and mental health resources.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality and engage positively with students.
• Experience in residence life, student leadership, or on-campus roles necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative tasks for the Residence Life program.
• Manage front desk operations and coordinate Health & Safety checks.
• Assist with RA Programming and administrative paperwork.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage one's own work

Proficient in basic computer skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

Current full-time CMC student

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Student Life and Housing and the Residence Life Coordinator, the Residence Life Assistant performs varied administrative and clerical duties in support of the Residence Life program.

This is a student position that will work a minimum of 5 hours per week for up to 18 weeks in the semester. Work sites will include the three CMC residential campuses (Spring Valley, Leadville, and Steamboat Springs). This is a part‑time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMC’s workweek. CMC’s workweek is Saturday through Friday.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position: incumbent must be full‑time enrolled CMC student pursuing a degree with experience working in residence life, student leadership positions, or other on‑campus positions involving strong student engagement and administrative skills. Must be a current Resident Assistant.

Applicants must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to assume a high level of responsibility for managing one’s own work, follow detailed directions and processes, maintain confidentiality, ability to engage and develop a positive rapport with students, and proficiency in basic computer skills.

Welcoming, Innovative, Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The hiring pay rate is $20.50 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on June 12, 2026 or until filled.

Essential Duties

• Arrive two business days prior to RA team (or as determined by supervisor) to complete additional training and prepare for RA training each semester.
• Depart one business day after RA team to complete closing paperwork and other tasks as assigned.
• This position may take a lead role working with Residence Hall Association, educational programming, and other administrative projects such as Health and Safety checks.
• Work scheduled hours in the Office of Residence Life or Residence Hall Front Desk that support all campus operations.
• Front Desk administration, coordinate Health & Safety checks as directed.
• Complete administrative tasks & paperwork as assigned.
• Co‑advise & plan for Residence Hall Association.
• Scheduling & Forms.
• Assist with RA Programming and other creative components of the RA role (bulletin boards, etc.).
• Process hall opening & closing forms.
• Reconcile P‑card.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position reports to the Director of Student Life and Housing and Residence Life Coordinator.

Position has no supervisory responsibility.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including a motor‑vehicles records report is required. Incumbents will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving; occasional handling of objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason, analyze, and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, [e-mail].