The New School · 13 hours ago
Resident Assistant (RA)
New York, NY
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe New School is a prominent educational institution, and they are seeking a Resident Assistant (RA) to support the Department of Residential Education. The RA will foster a sense of community within the residence halls, provide administrative support, and assist students while upholding university standards.
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Responsibilities
Maintain safe and inclusive residential communities
Host interactive engagement opportunities and community meetings
Promote a sense of belonging and support diverse ideas and beliefs
Serve as a resource person and make appropriate referrals to university offices
Inform students about university resources and general information
Respond to behavioral and crisis situations, documenting incidents promptly
Mediate conflicts and report any discriminatory behavior
Serve in an on-call rotation with fellow student staff
Regularly check and respond to emails related to RA responsibilities
Attend mandatory weekly staff meetings and training sessions
Assist with hall operations, including check-ins, check-outs, Admitted Students Day, Open House Events, and emergency procedures and more
Adhere to university policies and maintain confidentiality regarding student concerns
Serve as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act, reporting crimes and violations
Qualification
Required
Must be a full-time, matriculated New School student with at least sophomore standing
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be in good standing with university offices
Experience with diverse populations and demonstrated crisis management skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience working with Google suite applications such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google forms
Knowledge in Adobe and other creative softwares
Benefits
Single occupancy bedroom in the employees assigned residence hall.
Meal plan consisting of $1,775 Dining Dollars Plus per semester.
Company
The New School
Discover a new kind of university, one where scholars, artists, and designers come together to challenge convention and create positive change.
Founded in 1919
1001-5000 employees
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