RESIDENT ASSISTANT CONTRACT

The Residence Hall program is dedicated to the growth and development of each student as a part of the "living/learning" concept at Maryville College. It is the responsibility of every student staff member to provide a healthy residence hall environment; assist individual student needs, encourage responsible community living and provide opportunities for growth and development. The Resident Assistant (RA) reports directly to the Residence Life Coordinator and is a full-time undergraduate student at Maryville College. The responsibilities of the RA focus on the following areas:

  • Develop a community on the floor and in the hall.
  • Motivate residents to participate in programs.
  • Promote responsibility among residents.
  • Develop, plan and implement 6 programs for the floor each semester. Assist the building staff and hall council with the Alpha Program and January Programs. Design and create a monthly bulletin board.
  • Attend Hall Council meetings and activities.
  • Participate in duty coverage and desk coverage for the building. Must remain in the building during scheduled duty nights.
  • Attend all staff meetings.
  • Assist with opening and closing of the building.
  • Participate in yearly evaluation of hall staff.
  • Be knowledgeable in the areas of College policy and services provided by various offices.
  • Respect confidentiality of personal information. Be alert to problems or potential problems of residents; be able to confront and counsel these individuals and refer them to a professional staff member when necessary.
  • Perform as a mediator in conflicts among residents.
  • Role model appropriate behavior both on and off campus. Know and comply with College policies and procedures, explain and implement them in the residence halls.
  • Participate in fall, spring, and winter training.
  • Maintain a minimum 2.25 cumulative grade point average.
  • Be present in the hall on all weekends except one weekend each month.
  • Maintain good judicial standing.
  • Responsible for all RA keys issued and Master Key when signed out.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the Residence Life staff.