Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community The Resident Assistant (RA) is an undergraduate or graduate part-time student staff member of Housing & Residence Life and a member of the University's Division of Student Affairs. The RA fulfills a vital role in the residence hall community by connecting residents to resources, providing advice on how to navigate the collegiate experience, and creating enriching living environments. The RA reports to the Community Director (CD) and is expected to work closely with other staff members (other RAs, Desk Assistants, Living Learning Communities, Themed Communities, etc.) within the building, as well as across campus.
Essential Functions:- Community Engagement
- Emergency Response
- Administrative Duties
- Opening & Closing of Residence HallsDesk Assistant
- Outside Involvement and Employment
- Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.15 hours per week.
Salary Range: $375 stipend per month.
Required Education and Experience:
Full-time enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student (minimum 12 credits and a maximum of 17 per semester for undergrad & minimum 9 credits and a maximum of 12 per semester for graduate students).If a Resident Assistant wishes to drop below the minimum credit hours, they must receive written permission from the Director of Residence Life in order to retain the RA position. Complete one (1) semester of full-time undergraduate education by the start of employment. One (1) semester living on campus at American University. Cumulative GPA at or above 2.5, and term GPA at or above 2.5 (GPAs must be maintained from the date of application until the date of separation) Must not have been found responsible for violating a serious conduct policy, residence hall regulations, or University Policy (must be maintained from the date of application to the date of separation).All applicants must attend an information session by December.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
This is a 10-month live-in position from August through May.
The RA responsibilities and time commitment are determined by the needs of the department.
The RA role requires flexibility to support an occasionally unpredictable environment.
Housing credit added to the student account to cover the cost of a single room in the assigned residence hall.
Resident Assistants are not required to have a meal plan.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
