Summer Resident Advisor (17 positions available)

1. Applicant must have a 2.0 GPA at time of application.
2. Applicant must be in good judicial standing with the University and the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
3. Applicants must be computer literate, able to work in a fast paced team environment, and exhibit exceptional customer service skills and professionalism. 
4. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

May 13 – August 30, 2009

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Foster and maintain a positive sense of community among residents.
2. Assess and respond to the needs of your residents on a continual basis.
3. Facilitate events which build community and meet the needs of your floor, hall, and area.
4. Plan appropriate number of programs each summer per the established program requirements.
5. Support the programming efforts of other OHRL staff members and the University by escorting residents to events.
6. Develop an informational bulletin board each month.

1. Communicate and enforce community standards and policies as outlined in the Guide to Pride.
2. Post necessary notices and flyers on your hall.
3. Interpret coach, and communicate maintenance and housekeeping policies and procedures.
4. Be familiar with campus and community resources.
5. Inform residents of all pertinent campus information and deadlines.
6. Be knowledgeable and communicate safety and emergency procedures.
7. Keep the Senior Staff informed of what is happening in your community.

1. Know your residents. Be aware of their personal, social, and academic concerns.
2. Assist your residents with personal and academic concerns.
3. Refer any resident whom you perceive needs professional attention to your supervisor.
4. Be visible, available, and approachable to residents.
5. Be familiar with campus counseling services and University Life services.
6. Be sensitive and adhere to the regulations regarding confidentiality as outlined in FERPA. 

Meetings

1. Attend all (weekly) staff meetings and training,
2. Resident Advisors are required to meet with his/her supervisor individually on a regular basis.

1. Desk duty is required of all Resident Advisors, and may include some holiday and break periods. This is typically about 5-8 hours a week

1. Report needed repairs according to established procedure.
2. Conduct a basic inspection of your community each week.
3. Maintain a record of all reported maintenance problems and follow up with your supervisor.
4. Conduct Health and Safety Inspections as required, generally twice per semester.
5. Understand and inform residents about safety, emergency and fire evacuation procedures.
6. Assist with the movement of furniture and other equipment as necessary.

1. Know, enforce, and be able to explain the policies and the judicial system as outlined in the Guide to Pride and License Agreement.
2. Encourage students to take responsibility for their own actions.
3. Establish behavioral standards and emphasize common courtesy and consideration for others.
4. Refer and document recurring disciplinary matters to your supervisor.
5. Immediately report and document in a neat, timely, and orderly manner all incidents and situations which threaten the health, safety, and security of residents.
6. Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
7. Model appropriate behavior at all times (please note that failure to adhere to Guide to Pride policies may result in termination).

1. Work a specified duty shift according to your area’s specifications (handle emergency situations, resident issues, perform rounds, inspect maintenance and facility concerns).
2. Be sure to thoroughly document and report any incidents.

1. Complete assigned paper work and administrative tasks in a timely manner.
2. Assist in occupancy and roster updates.
3. Assist in maintaining furniture inventory and control; complete room condition reports.
4. Assist with Opening and Closing of all Residential Communities.
5. Professional Development; attend all formal and supplemental training. Training sessions may occur during times when school is not in session.

1. It is important that you are available to residents in your area.
2. Areas will determine specific procedures for time-off requests, all requests must be made at least 2 full weeks in advance.
3. A weekend is the period from Friday afternoon to early Sunday evening.
4. A maximum of 50% staff can be away in any one weekend (as determined by supervisor).
5. Plan to spend no more than one weekend away per month.
6. You may be away 6 week nights during the summer.
7. Any absence later than 3 AM is considered a night away.
8. May not hold outside commitments (excluding academic classes) of more than 20 hours/week. All internships, jobs, and obligations of more than 20 hours/week must be approved in advance by supervisor. Summer staff position responsibilities take priority over any outside commitments.

1. $125 per month stipend (minus taxes) (20 hour per week expectation).
2. Summer Resident Advisors can also work additional hours at the desk, doing extra area related projects and at conference check-in and check-out. Additional work will be paid hourly at a rate of $7.00 per hour.
3. Free on-campus housing valued at approximately $3,000 for the summer.

Please Note: All candidates will be evaluated on the quality of the information provided in the application, past job performance, and performance in the interviews.  You can check your application status by visiting your on-line application. Contact Sheri Weathers ,703-993-2720 or sweathe2@gmu.edu or Tiffany Menard, 703-993-2720 or tmenard@gmu.edu for further information or questions regarding the selection process.

Before applying be sure to read the position description fully, then click on this link and review the application process and timeline before completing the application at the bottom of the "Student Summer Positions" page.

Application now available!