Resident Assistant, Internship in Building Community

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Affairs, High School & Non-Degree Programs, the incumbent performs a variety of tasks to support the Pre-College Programs at the School of Professional Studies. The Program & Residential Life Assistant will serve as a live-in Resident Advisor to students enrolled in the Summer Program for High School Students. Additionally, the employee will work in a Program Assistant role with responsibilities geared toward program administration, student life, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

RESIDENT ADVISOR

• Serve as a Residential Advisor to approximately 10 high school students.
• Oversee and uphold strict adherence to the program’s Behavioral Standards agreement and report any instances in which a student was found to be violating said policy.
• Enforce the program’s dormitory etiquette policy which includes executing nightly check-ins with assigned residents. Report student tardiness, disruptive behavior, and care concerns to program management.
• Work to ensure that students are effectively and responsibly engaging with their coursework and community life.
• Research, plan, and lead cultural excursions to destinations in and around New York City on evenings and weekends and supervise attending students.
• Maintain an active cell phone and remain on-call for the duration of the practicum – with the exception of designated time off.

GENERAL

• Attend and actively engage in a mandatory two-week training seminar prior to the start of the program.
• Act as a model of proper behavior and attitude for the students of the program, a responsibility that extends to all instances in which the incumbent is acting in an official capacity or interacting with community members.
• Engage seriously in the program and seek to make a contribution that furthers the goal of building community among the interns, staff, and high school students.

PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED OR REQUESTED

This position involves a considerable amount of physical activity and movement around campus and New York City. If you have any concerns regarding these requirements, you are welcome to inform the hiring team to discuss potential accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or High School equivalency diploma
• Must have completed at least one academic year of study at an American college or university by the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively within a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to work independently on multiple work streams.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a mature, professional manner.

Other Requirements

• Must undergo a mandatory background check – employment contingent upon results.
• Must live on-campus in program-provided housing for the duration of employment.
• This position includes significant evening and weekend hours