Apply to be a GS Resident Advisor

Community Development

• Assess the needs of residents on a continual basis and report information back to GS Housing and GS Student Life 
• Organize two events per month designed to create community among residents
• Hold weekly office hours for residents
• Compile research by actively engaging with GS residents to determine the needs of the community

Mediation and Support

• Mediate conflicts between roommates, apartment-mates, and neighbors when necessary and appropriate
• Provide peer support for residents
• Promote a healthy study environment and positive living space for residents
• Coordinate with GS Housing and Columbia Residential staff members to make appropriate referrals
• Uphold the established standards of confidentiality
• Provide referrals to campus resources for residents as needed (i.e., GS Dean of Students Office, Counseling and Psychological Services, Office of Disability Services, Public Safety, etc.)

Information, Communication, and Resource Referral

• Immediately address all incidents that threaten the health, safety, and security of the community and contact the appropriate person to inform of the situation
• Respond to emails that pertain to the RA position and GS Housing within 24 hours

Administrative Responsibilities and Duties

• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor, regular meetings with Columbia Residential, and other meetings as needed
• Document all issues and concerns with residents in a timely manner via Maxient – the University’s official reporting system
• Be familiar with and communicate all GS Housing policies in a positive manner
• Refer disciplinary matters to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner
• Attend summer and winter training for the RA position
• Problem-solve with GS Housing and Columbia Residential staff

Expectations

• Must place responsibilities of the RA position ahead of any part-time jobs and extracurricular activities
• Must maintain confidentiality, as RAs work with residents in crisis and in sensitive situations
• Resident Advisors live in an assigned location as determined by GS Housing and GS Student Life

Time Commitment

• Must be present and available to work for the entirety of the academic year commitment (August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025) 
• Must be available to serve as Orientation Leaders during Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 Orientations. RAs will have vacation time for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks
• RAs must attend all trainings and weekly meetings, be able to commit for the entirety of the position, and be available during scheduled evening duty hours

Compensation

RAs receive full rent within one of the GS Housing residences in single occupancy housing (unfortunately couples and family housing cannot be accommodated for the RA position). RAs will be assigned to a unit by GS Housing. The unit type will be a shared suite setting with other GS residents—the RA will have their own bedroom but will have shared bathroom, kitchen, and common areas.