Resident Advisor; RA

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Students AAC, Cincinnati, OH, US

The Resident Advisor (RA) serves as an integral part of the student resident life experience at the Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) through leadership, community building, and student advocacy. RAs facilitate relationship-building among residents, identify and assist in conflict resolution, and to ensure student safety as mandatory reporters. This is a live-in position requiring full-time residence in the AAC residence hall.

• Resident Advisors will receive housing in residence hall at no charge for the Academic Year of their employment.

• Must be a sophomore or above at the start of employment.
• Must maintain a minimum 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA.
• Ability to live on-campus full-time, be on duty throughout weekdays, and alternate on-duty weekends.

• Ideally, the RA has previously lived in AAC housing.
• Familiarity with AAC’s Mission and Core Values.

• Training & Onboarding:
  Arrive one week prior to Fall move-in for trainings (CPR, First Aid, AED, naloxone, de‑escalation) and assist with student orientation.
• Facilities Support:
  Assist the Department of Facilities by posting inspection schedules and conducting independent dorm inspections with proper notice.
• Programming:
  Collaborate with fellow RAs to create housing programming and encourage resident participation in campus events.
• Conflict & Conduct:
  Document and report incidents to the Resident Coordinator; maintain strict confidentiality regarding student information.
• Reporting:
  Act as a mandatory reporter for Title IX violations, reporting immediately to the Title IX Coordinator.

• Attend mandatory bi‑weekly meetings with fellow RAs and the AAC Housing Team
• Conduct independent dorm inspections as advised by the Director of Facilities, giving residents proper notice before entering
• Participate in formal evaluations with the Resident Coordinator at least once each semester
• Attend and encourage resident participation in community and campus events

• Be familiar with AAC’s Mission and Core Values, and use those to inform and guide fulfillment of the RA role
• Build relationships with residents and facilitate their relationship‑building with one another
• Identify and assist in conflict resolution. Document and report these incidents to the Resident Coordinator in a timely manner
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and refrain from sharing pertinent details with fellow students
• As a mandatory reporter, RAs have the responsibility to report Title IX violations to the Title IX Coordinator immediately, regardless of when, how, or who shared this information

• Core Values:
  Commitment to organizational core values:
  Creativity, Curiosity, Individuality, Education, History, and Community.
• Professionalism:
  Ability to maintain a student worker position or outside job only if it does not negatively impact RA responsibilities.
• Communication:
  Strong skills in conflict resolution and relationship building.

• Location:
  
  Must stay within Over-the‑Rhine (OTR) and be reachable by phone during on‑call weekends.
• Stamina:
  Ability to work in‑office/on‑site on a full‑time basis.
• Communication:
  Must use sensory skills to interact with students and the public via telephone, electronic, and face‑to‑face contact.

Submit your resume with a completed application for consideration.

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is committed to policies of equal opportunity and non‑discrimination on the basis ofsexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, or disability, veteran's status, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, advertisements, and conditions of employment. This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Students who have learning disabilities should contact the Director of Student Affairs for assistance. Questions concerning Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Services whois the Art Academy's Title IX coordinator.