About the role#
The Resident Assistant (RA) is a student staff member living in one of the four residence halls on the Dominican University campus. You will promote student development, maintain hall operations, and enforce university policies. This role requires a commitment for the full academic year from August through May.
What you'll do#
- Build communities focused on mutual respect, academic growth, and personal development.
- Serve as a visible, approachable resource for residents and be familiar with university services.
- Mediate roommate agreements and facilitate conversations when conflicts arise.
- Enforce university policies, the Student Handbook, and the Code of Conduct consistently.
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations following established protocols.
- Serve on a rotating on-call duty schedule, including weekends and academic breaks.
- Collaborate with campus partners, faculty, and administrative staff.
- Complete administrative tasks such as incident reports, duty logs, and program summaries.
- Assist with departmental processes like RA selection, fire drills, and hall openings or closings.
- Attend required meetings, training sessions, and performance evaluations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student at Dominican University.
- Good academic standing with a minimum cumulative and term GPA of 2.75.
- No current Academic Notice or Disciplinary Probation.
- Ability to limit outside employment and leadership roles to a maximum of 12 hours per week.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva.
- Strong communication, leadership, time-management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- One semester of prior on-campus living is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: River Forest, Illinois.
- Term: Fall 2027 academic year.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Monthly stipend plus room and board package.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a nonprofit institution of higher education based in River Forest, Illinois. Founded in 1901, the school provides undergraduate and graduate programs focused on relationship-centered learning. The university supports over 60 projects and community-based learning experiences for its students. It currently employs between 201 and 500 people.
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