Work Study Student Employment-Residence Life Lead Resident Assistant

Fitchburg State University; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA is hiring a Work Study Student Employment-Residence Life Lead Resident Assistant. The role supports RA training, programming, and emergency response as part of the Residence Life team.

The position is part-time and funded by Federal Work-Study dollars. Applicants must be full-time students, enrolled in 12 credits, with a minimum 2.8 GPA, and must have completed at least one RA semester before starting.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student at Fitchburg State University.
• Be enrolled in 12 credit hours.
• Maintained a minimum of a 2.8 semester and cumulative GPA.
• Dropping below 12 credit hours during employment must be approved by the Director of Residence Life/designee.
• Completion of 1 full academic semester in the role of a Resident Assistant prior to the start of their appointment.
• Failure to meet the GPA or credit requirements will result in progressive disciplinary action.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill all expectations outlined in the Resident Assistant position description.
• Be a position mentor to the Resident Assistants, as guided by your supervisor.
• Return to campus for training sessions no earlier than 2 weeks before opening of the residence halls and no more than 1 week prior.
• Address issues and concerns through documentation and referrals with your supervisor.
• Support leadership as guided by your supervisor.
• Moderate the duty selection process for RA staff.
• Attend campus educational workshops or professional development opportunities.
• Participate in Residence Life sub-committees and departmental meetings.
• Support events, programs, and initiatives to enhance the residential experience.
• Provide administrative support for the assigned residential community and manage administrative assignments.

Job description

Work Study Student Employment-Residence Life Lead Resident Assistant

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 6,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.

Job Description:

The Office of Residential Life is seeking federal aid recipients for student employment. This position will be funded by federal work study dollars; only students that receive a financial aid award can be considered for this specific role. If you have questions about your award or are not certain that you are receiving financial aid please contact the Office of Financial Aid at extension 3156. Please see below the specific duties and responsibilities for this position.

Position Summary

Lead Resident Assistants work in cooperation with and at the direction of professional staff to support training, administrative duties, programming, and emergency response. Lead Resident Assistants are instrumental in creating an atmosphere of quality interaction, sharing accountability, and civic responsibility.

Duties & Responsibilities

Fulfill all expectations outlined in the Resident Assistant position description.

Team & Professional Development

• Be a position mentor to the Resident Assistants, as guided by your supervisor.
• Return to campus in order to support training sessions no earlier than 2 weeks preceding the opening of the residence halls for the Fall '26 semester, and no more than one week prior to opening of the residence halls for the Spring '27 semester.
• Address issues and concerns through documentation and referrals with your supervisor.
• Support leadership as guided by your respective supervisor.
• Moderate the duty selection process for respective RA staff.
• Attend campus educational workshops or professional development opportunities.
• Serve on sub-committees with the department by attending regularly scheduled meetings.
• Support departmental events, programs, and initiatives which may include marketing, attendance, recruitment, and participation by which to increase the effectiveness of the residential experience.

Community Development

• Serve on the regular Resident Assistant duty rotation for your assigned residential area.
• Respond to student concerns, policy violations, emergencies, and community incidents in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Provide support to other residential areas and staff members as needed.
• Participate in, promote, and assist with the coordination of Residence Life programs and campus events, including but not limited to:
• Open House and Residence Hall Tours
• Lighting of the Campus
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Events
• Staff Bonding Sessions
• Resident Assistant Selection Process
• These events are intended to support student engagement, residential community development, and Residence Life initiatives.

Administrative

The nature and scope of administrative responsibilities may vary based on the residential community to which you are assigned.

Provide support for Residence Life through office hours, administrative projects, and major housing operations, including move-in and move-out processes.

• Provide administrative support for your assigned residential community as determined in collaboration with your supervisor.
• Complete administrative assignments, which may include:
• Room inventory management
• Health and Safety Inspection documentation
• Roommate Agreement tracking and follow-up
• Moving bin audits
• Hard key audits
• Other departmental assignments as needed
• Complete collateral assignments that may include:
• FYRE program support
• Other responsibilities assigned by your supervisor

Requirements:

Qualifications

• At the time of appointment:
• Must qualify as a full‑time student at Fitchburg State University.
• Be enrolled in 12 credit hours.
• Maintained a minimum of a 2.8 semester and cumulative grade point average.
• Dropping below 12 credit hours during employment must be approved by the Director of Residence Life/designee.
• Completion of 1 full academic semester in the role of a Resident Assistant prior to the start of their appointment.
• Failure to meet the 2.8 semester and cumulative grade point average or credit requirements will result in progressive disciplinary action.

Additional Information:

Shift Information:This is a part‑time, student only posting and you must have Federal Workstudy money allocated to you in your financial aid package.
Shift will vary based on student schedules and the pay is $15 per hour.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.