Resident Assistant Job Description

  • Act as a resource to students regarding program information, building relationships between students, connecting students to the program, assisting students with personal and academic concerns, etc...
  • Support and emphasize the responsibilities of residence hall living with students and provide advice concerning personal and social adjustments to residential life.
  • Supervise and monitor students inside and outside of residence halls.
  • Responsible for the safety and security of students on campus.
  • Enforce AGS rules and policies.
  • Assist in the supervision of field trips, Impact speakers, Impact movies, and social activities.
  • Balance the dual roles of supervisor and mentor to the students.
  • Be a resource and referral agent in regard to health services as well as opportunities offered on campus.
  • Attend all required AGS meetings, including the planning week prior to the official start of the program.
  • Assist AGS staff with other duties as assigned.
  • Must be willing to live in residence hall with students.
  • Requires CPR and First Aid certifications (provided during orientation).
  • Prior AGS experience is highly preferred.
  • Each RA will be on duty during the weekends, but will be off for one twenty-four hour period during each of the four weeks the students are in residence.
  • Food and housing will be provided at no charge.