Temporary Residential Advisor; RA

Department: Temp Center

Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Start/End Date: June 14 - August 1, 2026

Location: Northwestern University, Evanston Campus

Supervised by: Residential Director and Assistant Residential Director, College Preparation Program (CPP)

Time Commitment: Residential, Full-time (up to 40 hours per week, subject to additional hours when assigned as needed). Schedule determined by Residential Director and created on a weekly basis shortly before each week begins.

• $16 per hour
• Accommodation: single room and full board plan while on contract
• Access to University athletic and sports facilities while on contract
• Significant professional opportunity in area of leadership development

The Northwestern College Preparation Program (CPP) offers academically advanced high school students from across the US and abroad the opportunity to enroll in one of two academic program options: undergraduate courses for credit or noncredit IN FOCUS (on campus) seminars. Participants experience college life and academics in a safe and supportive environment, which prepares them for college success in their first years.

As either residents or commuters, CPP students may take a variety of 100- and 200-level Northwestern courses to earn college credit, which may be transferred to the university in which they ultimately enroll. Our noncredit courses, IN FOCUS seminars are small, discussion-based and offered in special topics. Please visit our website for more information.

Along with the Residential Director (RD) and the Assistant Residential Directors (ARDs), the central responsibility of the CPP Residential Advisor (RA) is to provide mentorship and support for the academic, experiential, and co-curricular components of the College Preparation Program. You will have a unique opportunity to bridge and cultivate learning inside and outside the classroom. CPP students and RAs are housed together on campus in the program's residence hall.

RAs are expected to be engaging, visible, and accessible to students and the program on a daily basis throughout the summer. RAs will be responsible for regularly checking in with an assigned group of students and ensuring the safety of all participants. You will also create, coordinate, and implement extracurricular activities and supervise students at those and other program-related activities.

In addition, upholding CPP values, policy, and procedures, and managing the duties supporting the functions of the program. RAs report directly to the Assistant Residential Director and Residential Director. They may receive further supervision from the Director of Summer Session. This is a full‑time residential position.

• Build community through planning and implementing extracurricular activities for students
• RAs are expected to be engaging, visible, and accessible to students and the program on a daily basis throughout the summer.
• Assist with student arrival and departure on Sundays and Fridays, as well as orientation for incoming students
• Live in the residence hall throughout duration of the program
• Report unsafe and inappropriate behavior
• Participate in after hours on‑call duty rotation for emergencies and/or lock outs and to immediately address student needs
• Assist with and participate in large social events and off‑campus excursions (day, evening, weekends as scheduled)
• Attend weekly staff meetings and one‑on‑one meetings with the RD or ARD
• Facilitate floor meetings and roommate check‑ins
• Complete paperwork including: incident reports, original receipts, program proposals/flyers, and blog content
• Spend 5 hours a week on academic options - attend class and field trips, holding study hours, etc.
• Expected to work Holidays
• Those RA's who meet the qualifications for driving a university vehicle will be expected to do so, potentially transporting students
• Cover Front of House duties
• Attend mandatory training
• Other duties as assigned by Resident Director and program staff

• Completed a minimum of one year of college by June 2026 (rising sophomore, junior, or senior)
• Demonstr…