What does an Resident Assistant do?

• 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.
• Start date: Mon. June 26, 2023
• End date: Wed. August 2, 2023
• 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.