2021-2022

Resident Adviser

The Resident Adviser (RA) is a paraprofessional student staff member for the Office of Housing and Residential Experience. RAs assume responsibility for fostering an environment where all students feel supported in pursuing their academic and personal development. RAs work closely with our Area Coordinators, Head Residents, and Residential Faculty to create a premier environment where students can learn and grow. RAs accomplish this through our hallmark technique:  Meaningful Conversations.  RAs will engage in meaningful conversations with their residents, which are intentional opportunities to get to know their residents and develop specific experiences and activities for their residential populations. RAs host educational and social events, provide mentorship and serve as a resource to students on their floors. The position requires dedication, flexibility, commitment, and enthusiasm.

More information is available by reviewing the Resident Adviser Position Description here.

Head Resident

The Head Resident (HR) is a senior Resident Adviser for the Office of Housing and Residential Experience. HRs assume responsibility for fostering an environment where all students feel supported in pursuing their academic and personal development.  HRs work closely with Area Coordinators, Graduate Area Coordinators, Residential Faculty, and Campus Partners to envision and create a premier residential experience where students can learn and grow.  HRs host educational and social events, provide peer leadership to RAs and serve as a resource to students in their areas.  Peer Leadership is critical to the success of a team – it is necessary to executive various responsibilities to ensure staff teams function efficiently and effectively.  The position requires dedication, flexibility, commitment, and enthusiasm.

More information is available by reviewing the Housing Resident Position Description here.