Building Leaders For the Next Century

RA Selection 2008-2009!!

RA Application Deadline: Friday, December 7, 2007

RA Selection Process TIMELINE

The Residence Life Office is currently accepting applications for the 2008-2009 academic year.  Please see below for a general job description.  Click on the link above to view the RA Selection Timeline.  If you have questions regarding the process, please email ambrogio@msmary.edu

Student Employment in Residence Life

Resident Assistants

The Resident Assistant is a part-time paraprofessional staff member in Residence Life and reports directly to a full time staff member of the University and ultimately to the Dean of Students.  This position is considered to be a major student leadership position in the residential life system.  The major functions of the position are described below:

• Maintain frequent and consistent hours on individual floors or in apartment buildings.
•  Ensure to the best of your ability, that residents understand their rights and responsibilities within the community and can handle concerns that arise within the community.
•  Develop and maintain an ongoing relationship with floor/building and hall/community residents.
•  Attend organized floor/building meetings and hall/community functions as appropriate.
•  Assist students in developing hall/community programs which contribute to areas of their development according to Departmental and supervisory expectations.
• Design and regularly update the bulletin board(s) on his or her floor/building(s).
• Approach students of all racial/ethnic, religious, physical ability level, gender, and age, differences with an attitude of respect, fairness, and equity.
• Provide information, referrals, and crisis intervention for any resident who may request or demonstrate a need for assistance.

Find Out More About the RA Position!

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RA Application Deadline: TBA

Please return applications to the Office of Student Affairs

A more detailed job description is available upon request.  For employment opportunities, email us at residencelife@msmary.edu.

Desk Assistants

The Desk Assistants are responsible for monitoring security, safety, and service for the Residence Halls of Sheridan and Pangborn.  For employment opportunities, email us at residencelife@msmary.edu.

For other student employment opportunities on-campus, contact brmiller@msmary.edu