Job Details

Housing & Residence Life employs six (6) student staff members as Resident Advisors (RA) who assist and enhance our goal to build community within the Villages. These staff members dedicate countless hours to training, programming, and community building to help us strengthen the undergraduate experience.

Resident Advisors help to create an enjoyable living and learning environment. The Resident Advisor is a source of encouragement, support, constructive criticism, and information that helps the residents become successful both academically and personally. Resident Advisors must have maturity, understanding of policies, and knowledge of Prescott College.

Resident Advisors are expected to conduct themselves consistently with the responsibilities outlined below and with Prescott College policies. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Support

Provide Compassionate Support:

• Support students during move-in days, preview days, and office hours.

• Offer positive and helpful customer service to students and families.

• Approach each resident with openness, kindness, and an understanding of where they are.

Serve as a Positive Role Model:

• Adhere to college policies and serve as a mentor to fellow students.

Campus Engagement:

• Provide tours of The Village to prospective students and families as needed.

• Respond to student and parent inquiries about Prescott College.

• Participate in at least 2 Preview/Admitted Student recruitment events each semester.

Building Personal Relationships:

• Live in the residence halls and engage with students regularly to understand their needs, achievements, and concerns.

• Maintain balance between campus and personal time, ensuring availability for RA duties.

• If taking time off, coordinate shift coverage and seek approval from Residence Life Director and Coordinator.

• Should you leave the position early or be terminated, an early termination fee may apply if you choose not to remain in The Village.

Assist with Forms and Requests:

• Help students with Prescott College forms (e.g., work orders, IT HelpDesk requests).

Community Building & Campus Engagement

Program Planning and Coordination:

• Plan and execute at least two social or educational programs each semester.

• RA training will provide specific details and expectations for these programs.

Create a Sense of Community:

• Engage with residents and foster a community atmosphere in the residence halls.

• Serve as a liaison between students and Housing & Residence Life.

Event Assistance:

• Help with events like move-ins/outs, orientations, open houses, Preview Days, unit meetings, and other Housing & Residence Life activities.

Crisis Management

On-Duty Responsibilities:

• RAs are on duty approximately eight times per month, conducting rounds and addressing any incidents, violations, or facilities concerns.

Crisis Support and Conflict Resolution:

• Assist students in resolving conflicts and addressing crises.

• Be alert to students' attitudes and issues, offering guidance when necessary.

Emergency Response and Reporting:

• Respond to and report incidents or concerns promptly (e.g., writing Incident Reports in Maxient).

• Report student conduct issues to the Residence Life Coordinator.

Facilities Reporting:

• Assist students with submitting work orders for maintenance or facility issues.

Policy Enforcement

Policy and Rule Enforcement:

• Serve as a resource for students on policies, rules, and regulations of The Village and Prescott College.

• Document student conduct issues through Incident Reports in Maxient and communicate them to the Residence Life Coordinator.

• Enforce college policies, as well as local, state, and federal laws.

Monitor Violations:

• Conduct rounds of the building and surrounding areas to ensure adherence to rules.

• Confront violations of the Residence Life Handbook in a respectful manner.

Additional Expectations

Prioritize RA Responsibilities:

• Ensure RA duties take precedence over any additional employment or personal commitments.

• When on duty, fully commit to RA responsibilities and avoid other work.

Administrative and Office Tasks:

• Spend 3 scheduled office hours per week, with tasks set by the Director and Coordinator of Housing & Residence Life.

• Assist students with completing forms (e.g., work orders, IT HelpDesk requests).

• Complete paperwork promptly (e.g., Incident Reports, Google Forms for Duty Logs and Office Hours).

Meetings and Training:

• Attend weekly staff meetings and in-service training sessions (approx. 1 hour).

• Be fully engaged and focused during meetings—no distractions from outside work or school.

• Participate in a weekly one-on-one meeting with the Residence Life Coordinator (lasting 30–60 minutes).