Resident Assistants:

Resident Assistant Selection for 2010-2011 is about to begin! Please check out the What's New page to apply for the RA position.

Please see below for a general job description.  If you have questions regarding the process, email chronister@msmary.edu.

The Resident Assistant is a part-time paraprofessional staff member in the Residence Life Office 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 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.
• Plan and 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) and door decorations on the hall.
• 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.

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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, Pangborn, and Bicentennial. For employment opportunities, email us at residencelife@msmary.edu. A full Desk Assistant search will commence in the spring 2010 semester.

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