Summer RA (2026 Summer)

Summer RA (2026 Summer) Notre Dame, IN Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications Community engagement Residential life (student support initiatives) Administrative experience Content creation Social media content creation School policy and procedure enforcement Google Calendar Entry level

Full Job Description Position Summary:

Resident Assistants (RAs) are paraprofessional members of the Residence Life staff selected based on leadership, character, and the ability to relate well with others. Reporting to a Professional Residence Life Staff Member, RAs are responsible for the safety, security, and community development of summer residents. RAs are expected to be accountable and mature individuals who exert a positive influence on the summer residents.

Qualifications:

Must have 1 semester of residence hall living experience at SMC by the beginning of the employment period. Must be in good standing with the College (academic, financial, and community standards) at the time of application and continue in good standing for the duration of employment. Must have a minimum cumulative and semester 2.50 GPA at the time of application.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety:

RAs will respond to emergency and non-emergency situations, and contact the appropriate staff for assistance as necessary and as directed. RAs will participate equitably in a rotational on-call schedule (8pm-6 am).In addition, staff are expected to share on-call responsibilities over holidays (Father's Day, Fourth of July, etc.) RAs are responsible for confronting and documenting any emergency or policy violation at all times. Documentation needs to be completed as soon as possible after the incident. RAs are expected to communicate with the Hall Director on-call as needed. RAs will provide support to students in distress. RAs will assist with emergency evacuations as needed and provide support during emergencies (ice, flood, fire, etc.). RAs are expected to abide by all residence hall policies, college policies, and Residence Life team expectations as described and provided in training sessions and through supervision. RAs will inform all residents about the Code of Student Conduct and Guide to Residence Hall Living.

Administrator:

RAs will share and maintain their Saint Mary's Google Calendar with their supervisor. RAs will complete required paperwork, incident reports, and other administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner. RAs will complete room checkout reviews for summer residents as needed. RAs will spend 10 hours a week during July 20th-25th, 27th-31st, and August 3rd-7th completing

Room Condition Reports Community Development:

RAs will help create and maintain a friendly, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere. RAs are expected to become acquainted with all residents in their building community. RAs should maintain weekly contact with each assigned resident. RAs will serve as a positive role model for all students. This includes but is not limited to modeling appropriate and mature behavior both on and off campus, as well as digitally. RAs will keep their supervisor informed of situations with residents. RAs are responsible for supporting the unique needs of the individuals in their communities. In partnership with other residents, RAs will build communities focused on mutual respect and support. RAs should be visible, approachable, and regularly available to residents. RAs are responsible for creating informational bulletin boards in their assigned areas and creating door decs for each summer Resident. Resident Support RAs are responsible for assisting students in resolving situations of concern while remaining professional and respecting privacy, as well as keeping their supervisor updated and informed. RAs will get to know the assigned residents well enough to recognize behavioral changes or patterns requiring intervention. RAs will recognize when a concern is beyond an RA's level of comfort and competence and refer students to the many resources available to them.

Teamwork:

As members of the Department of Residence Life team, RAs are expected to support the department's mission, vision, values, and goals. RAs should communicate and work collaboratively with other staff within the department in pursuit of fostering community. RAs will honor the individual identities of their team by engaging in development opportunities to understand their identity development. RAs will help create social media content that the Department of Residence Life can use throughout the year RAs will assume responsibility for other duties as communicated by the Professional Staff Members of Residence Life.

Time Commitment:

RAs will participate in bi-weekly one-on-ones with their supervisor. RAs will participate in a weekly staff meeting with their team and supervisor. RAs can request one week away before July 20, 2026 4. RAs are required to stay on-campus when on call.