Resident Assistant (Fall 2026/Spring 2027)
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Trenton
Job DescriptionDescription:Please read through to the very bottom of this job description and then click apply now at the bottom of the page. The Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for fostering a high-quality living and learning experience for residents. The RA will complement a student's academic goals and personal growth by serving as a positive role model and resource. Employment Start Date: Thursday August 13, 2026 (RA Move-In) Employment End Date: Saturday May 22, 2027 (RA Move-Out) RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS Community Development • Identify residents and know where they live within the first three weeks of the semester., • Notify supervisor of roommate conflicts immediately and assist with roommate mediations., • Be available to residents and maintain high visibility in the buildings., • Encourage residents to take responsibility for incidents and events in the community., • Maintain a positive floor community through open communication and programming., • Assist residents and colleagues with personal, academic, wellness, or other special issues., • Coordinate and implement a welcome social during the first week of the Fall Semester., • Coordinate and complete at least four programs per semester for assigned building; assist with coordinating at least two Campus Town community programs., • Encourage and involve residents to develop and implement programs., • Complete a Program Proposal and marketing items by the stated deadline., • Obtain purchase approval from supervisor., • Complete Program Evaluation within 48 hours of program completion., • Assist with room condition assessment before move-in in August and after move-out in May., • Assist with the opening and closing of the buildings., • Encourage residents to complete the Room Condition Report after checking in., • Conduct health, safety, and maintenance inspections as scheduled and follow-up accordingly., • Participate in on-call duty rotation (requires walking through all buildings) doing rounds between 7:00 pm - 1:00 am., • Provide staff coverage/duty during academic calendar break periods (including holidays and extended time)., • One RA on duty Sunday-Thursday; two RAs on duty Friday and Saturday (subject to change)., • Use duty cell phones in a professional manner and for business purposes only., • Pickup and return duty equipment at assigned times., • Be present for desk hours from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm on-call nights (subject to change)., • Be familiar with Campus Town's Lease Requirements, The College of New Jersey guidelines and policies, and the Resident Assistant Manual., • Interpret and enforce Campus Town regulations and policies., • Learn and implement building-wide emergency response procedures., • Invite and include TCNJ Campus Police officers in programming., • Complete and submit Incident Reports immediately following an incident., • Respond to situations needing attention., • Provide weekly office hour coverage between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: approximately 4-5 hours per week per RA., • Participate in training and administrative tasks which occur before classes begin and after classes end., • Maintain confidentiality: Compromising confidentiality could result in the immediate termination of employment. Keep supervisors apprised of any potential problem., • Perform administrative duties in a thorough and timely manner, including but not limited to incident reports, occupancy reports, damage billing, surveys, and reporting of maintenance issues., • Participate in RA selection, training, Open House, Homecoming, and other events as assigned., • During Open Houses RA Apartments are used as the tour apartments., • Attend all in-services, meetings, and events as assigned, including bi-weekly meetings with the supervisor and weekly staff meetings., • Use Facebook and other online community groups positively and exhibit role model behavior. Inappropriate comments, photos, or posting could result in termination of the Resident Assistant position., • Consult with your supervisor before discussing community-related issues with the press (TCNJ, local or national). COMPENSATION • Private bedroom in a four-bedroom apartment - $7,448.00 per semester, $14,896.00 per academic year (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 rates)., • Your apartment/room assignment is based on your employment as a Resident Assistant in good standing. If you are terminated or resign from the RA position, you will no longer reside in the RA apartment. You will need to select alternate housing., • Job offer is conditional upon passing a satisfactory background check., • RA training is mandatory. During training, DO NOT schedule any vacation, exams/classes, doctors' appointments, or GREs/ LSATS. Requirements:, • Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5 prior to and during RA term- RAs will provide unofficial transcript copies to supervisor at the beginning of each semester., • Maintain full-time enrollment and "good standing" with the college., • May not hold additional employment exceeding 20 hours per week; supervisor approval required. Supplemental employment must work around RA obligations., • Academic research (listed in your syllabus) outside of scheduled class time should not significantly impact RA scheduling., • RA office hours and on-call shifts are priority after scheduled classes. Maintain less than 18 credit hours (12 hours for grads) unless the supervisor has granted prior approval., • Sophomore class standing required prior to commencement of RA term., • Must have completed one academic year at The College of New Jersey before the commencement of employment., • May not participate in full-time internship/student teaching., • May not hold a significant office in student government without prior approval from a supervisor., • Continuously build knowledge base and enhance skills., • Respond promptly to residents' needs, requests for service, and assistance., • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness., • Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promote a harassment-free environment., • Treat residents and colleagues with respect; work with integrity; uphold organizational values., • Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and complete tasks on time., • Manage competing demands and priorities, handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events., • Be available and on time when required., • Follow instructions, respond to management direction; commit to additional work hours as needed., • Volunteer readily; ask for and offer help when needed., • Resident Assistants are expected to have a regular presence in their building during the week and on weekends. Time away for more than 24 hours should be coordinated in advance with the supervisor., • RA Move-In: Thursday August 13, 2026, and RA Move-Out: Saturday May 22, 2027