About the role#
Resident Advisors (RAs) build community and serve as mentors for students living in residence halls at the University of Missouri. You act as a leader and brand ambassador for MU Housing while supporting the academic and personal growth of residents. This role requires a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week, including evening and weekend availability. RAs are expected to be a consistent presence in the halls to ensure a supportive and safe environment.
What you'll do#
- Build community by spending time in common areas and getting to know residents on your floor.
- Mentor students and connect them to leadership, service, and involvement opportunities on campus.
- Set expectations for floor behavior and enforce MU Housing and University guidelines.
- Mediate conflicts between roommates and residents as they arise.
- Serve in an on-call duty rotation to provide operational and administrative support.
- Assist with hall operations, including room inspections, contracting, and planning events.
- Maintain communal spaces and complete administrative tasks like designing bulletin boards.
- Facilitate intentional conversations and programming to foster a sense of belonging.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and one-on-one sessions with your supervisor.
- Participate in mandatory training sessions and assist with move-in and hall closing procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at the University of Missouri throughout the appointment.
- A minimum 2.75 cumulative and semester GPA.
- At least two semesters of prior experience living in MU Housing.
- Good standing with both the University and MU Housing.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
- Ability to mediate conflict and work effectively within a team.
- Reliability and a genuine interest in leadership and student development.
- Capacity to understand, interpret, and communicate safety and conduct guidelines.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, Missouri.
- Term: Fall 2027, Winter 2028, and Spring 2028.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Includes a single residence hall room and a dining meal plan.
About University of Missouri-Columbia
The University of Missouri-Columbia is a public research institution located in Columbia, Missouri. It serves as a member of the Association of American Universities. The university focuses on teaching, research, and public service. It employs over 15,000 people.
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