Student Worker, Summer Resident Assistant (RA)/Office Helper - Campus Employment

Student Worker, Summer Resident Assistant (RA)/Office Helper•

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Residence Life Locations:

Westminster, MD Posted:

Apr 6, 2026

Closes:

May 8, 2026•11:59

PM EDT Type:

PT No Benefits Salary Type:

Hourly Salary Range:

$15.00•$15.00

Position ID:

199116

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates.

Job Description:

Job Title:

Summer Resident Assistant (RA)/

Office Helper Effective Date:

04/06/2026 Reports to:

Operations Manager Department:

Residence Life Rate of Pay:

Maryland Minimum Wage FSLA Status:

Non-Exempt Location of Position:

Roj Student Center, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment:

May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026

Schedule:

Schedule is at discretion of supervisor

Evaluation Procedures:

Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.

SCOPE:

Below is a list of Summer Resident Assistant (RA) job responsibilities. The employment period is May 18th through August 7th, 2026 with specific time off being negotiable if discussed in advance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Presence/Role The RA is required to be on campus two weekends per month unless otherwise approved by the Office of Residence Life. The RA is not required to do traditional "rounds", but if contacted by residents or Campus Safety for an emergency, the RA is expected to help resolve the situation. The RA is expected to be a positive role model. Violations of the Student Code of Conduct or other college policies may be cause for dismissal from the RA position. Central Office Responsibilities The Summer RA will work directly in the Office of Residence Life assisting the Operations Manager and professional staff with a variety of tasks and projects throughout the summer. This will amount to 30 hours a week total, with the exact hours per day being flexible if discussed in advance. If there are two Summer RAs hired, the hours are split between the two of them. Check-In/Out The RA is expected to assess rooms prior to move in when possible, and after a student moves out in all cases, for our summer undergraduate housing. Necessary work orders will need to be submitted and billable damage information will need to be shared with the Operations Manager. There are a total of approximately 60-80 summer residents normally. The Office of Residence Life will provide the RA(s) with information regarding the dates that people are checking in/out and their room assignments. Keys Summer room keys are kept in the Residence Life office. The RA will be given room keys by Residence Life professional staff for new student check-ins when necessary. There may be times when you need to take responsibility for the room keys in your room, but they should be kept locked in your personal room in these cases, and not left in any common areas. Misuse of master keys may result in termination of employment as well as compensation for re-coring locks. McDaniel Local The RA is expected to conduct tours of First Year Housing areas for the various Local Sessions in June and July. Work Orders The RA is expected to complete work order forms for the residents in their area. Bulletin Boards The RA is expected to maintain bulletin boards in their areas with relevant summer information including, but not limited to, the RA's name, room number and telephone number, other emergency numbers (Campus Safety, etc.), quiet hours and other policy information, how to check in/out, etc. Communication The RA is responsible for checking email and room voicemail daily. Emergency Procedures The RA is expected to respond to emergencies in the residence halls. They should contact Campus Safety when assistance is needed in handling a situation. During business hours, emergencies should be reported to the Residence Life Office. Compensation Single room during the employment period at no charge. 14 meals/week Meal Plan $15/hour for time worked in the main office

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

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