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Are you a graduate student interested in the Residence Director (RD) position at Westminster?
Applications are available here and are due on March 20th.
Undergraduate Positions- Resident Advisor
What is a Resident Advisor?
A Resident Advisor is an undergraduate student who is responsible for a number of resident students. He/she assists in the social, educational, cultural and community development of students on the floor and in the residence hall. The RA serves as a communicator, listener, and initiator of activities, resource person, limit-setter, administrator and friend. The residence life staff is an extension of the Residence Life Office, and is an integral part of its success by receiving suggestions and feedback from students. The Resident Advisor is a representative of Rider University, and acts as a positive role model for others both on and off campus.
What are the responsibilities of a Resident Advisor?
The RA takes on many different responsibilities. He/she will organize activities for the residents on his/her floor; be available to assist students in many different capacities; be knowledgeable of the condition of the floor and maintain an environment conducive to both academic endeavors and community interaction; be "on duty" on a rotating basis with other staff in their residence hall in the evening to maintain an appropriate atmosphere and deal with emergencies; assist with the opening and closing of the halls; maintain all room inventory forms and do periodic room checks to ensure the safety of the residents; and above all act as a responsible leader and as a positive role model for all students.
How will the position benefit my personal growth?
Through training and interaction with other staff, administration, faculty and students, there will be many opportunities for personal growth. The opportunity to develop skills through participation in workshops on communication skills, time management, stress management, assertiveness training, community building, programming, leadership development, etc. enable you to take a closer look at yourself and provide you with the skills to help others in the process.
What is the compensation for the Resident Advisor position?
Resident Advisors will be paid a salary on a bi-weekly basis and receive a scholarship to be applied to their tuition bill. RAs reside in a double room at the single rate. Resident Advisors are generally hired for an academic year (August through May).
How are Resident Advisors selected?
To become a Resident Advisor you must meet several criteria:
1) Any other employment or other major commitments must be approved in advance.
2) Should have a 2.5 cumulative average at time of application, and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
3) To be a student in good standing with the University.
4) Should have resided in residential housing at least one term.
The selection process includes an application, 2 letters of recommendation, a group process interview, and individual interviews with current Resident Advisors and professional staff. Through these contacts, we hope to provide the opportunity for you to express your skills and abilities.
Interested students should contact the Associate Dean of Students Office at x8263. As you consider this position, speak with your RA or any Residence Life staff member about the job. You will find that the current staff has found it to be a truly valuable and challenging experience. As an RA you will assist other students and in the process you will develop skills that can be applicable in your future career.
Residence Director Graduate Assistantships
Princeton Campus
The Associate Dean of Students Office at the Princeton campus of Rider University employs 2 graduate students as directors for its three (3) residence facilities. Job responsibilities include supervision of 3-4 Resident Advisors, advisement of a Recognized Student Organization, consultation for personal and academic concerns, coordination of administrative and programming functions, on-call responsibilities, and disposition of judicial violations. Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program at Rider University. Remuneration includes a stipend, on-campus furnished housing, a meal plan donated by Aramark, and tuition remission.
Qualifications for all Positions
• Admission to a graduate program at Rider University
• Personal qualities which would facilitate the supervision of staff,
• Ability to work with college students in an advising capacity
• Ability to work well with other offices on- and off-campus as needed
• Work experience in undergraduate halls or work/living experience of a related nature
• A two year availability is preferred and in some cases required
All Graduate Assistantships are for a 9 1/2-month period.
Residence Director Selection occurs in the spring semester for the following fall semester. Applications are accepted at the end of February until all vacant positions are filled (although first consideration will be given to those who apply by March 20th).
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Melissa Dennis, Student Life Coordinator
Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7100 x8264
mdennis@rider.edu
