Summer Resident Assistant

Description Important Dates to Remember

Please note:

Important Detail about the start of RA Training and when RA Move Out takes place:

• RA Training:
  There will be some sessions that take place prior to May 24th, 2026.
  • At least 2 days for a few hours before Spring 2026 final exams.
  • These dates will be confirmed later to accommodate hired staff availability.
• RA Move-in:
  Sunday, May 24, 2026 and RA Move-Out:
  Thursday, August 13, 2026

A Resident Assistant is responsible for positively fostering a high‑quality living and learning experience for residents. The Resident Assistant will complement a student's academic goals and personal growth by serving as a positive role model and resource.

• Identify your residents and know where they live within the first three weeks of the summer
• Notify supervisor of roommate conflicts immediately and assist with roommate mediations/contracts.
• Be available to residents and maintain a high level of visibility in the buildings.
• Encourage residents to take responsibility for incidents and events in the community.
• Maintain a positive community through open communication and programming.
• Identify and offer assistance to residents and colleagues on personal, academic, wellness, or other special issues.
• Respond and report behavior that is inappropriate, discriminatory and/or harassing in nature (racial, ethnic, religious, ability, gender, and/or sexual identity).

• Be familiar with Campus Town's Lease Requirements, The College of New Jersey guidelines and policies, and the Resident Assistant Manual.
• Interpret and enforce Campus Town regulations and policies.
• Learn and implement building‑wide emergency response procedures.
• Complete and submit Incident Reports immediately following an incident.
• Respond to situations needing attention
• Observe residents who identify emotional, relationship, psychological, academic, or social problems. Intervene appropriately or report, as needed.

• Plan and implement 2 to 3 individual programs for assigned summer buildings.
  • Complete a Program Proposal and marketing by the stated deadline.
  • Obtain purchase approval from supervisor.
  • Complete Program Evaluation within 24 hours of program completion.
  • Submit programming receipts and Purchase Card to the supervisor for purchases.
• Coordinate and assist with coordination of at least two (2) Campus Town wide Community Programs.

• Assist with room condition assessments prior to summer move‑ins.
• Encourage residents to complete Room Condition Reports following Check‑In.
• Assist with the opening and closing of the buildings.
• Conduct health, safety, and maintenance inspections as scheduled and follow‑up accordingly.
• Report maintenance concerns for your floor and the buildings.

• Provide office hour coverage between 9 am-5 pm: 5-6 hours per week per RA.
• Participate in training (some sessions occur during the Spring semester) and administrative tasks.
  • At least 2 days for a few hours before Spring 2026 final exams. Dates: TBD
• Maintain confidentiality. Informing your supervisor is not a breach of confidentiality and RAs are expected to keep their supervisors apprised of any potential problem.
  • Compromising confidentiality could result in the immediate termination of employment.
• Perform administrative duties in a thorough and timely manner, including, but not limited to incident reports, occupancy reports, damage billing, surveys, and reporting of maintenance issues.
• Attend all in‑services, meetings, and events as assigned. This will generally include bi‑weekly meetings with the supervisor and weekly staff meetings.
• Use Facebook and other online community groups in a befitting way to be a positive role model and a student leader. Inappropriate comments, photos, or posting could result in termination of the Resident Assistant position.
• Consult with the supervisor prior to discussing community‑related issues with the press (TCNJ, local or national).

• Staff coverage/duty will be required during break periods (including holidays and extended time). One RA on duty Sunday-Thursday;
  One RA on duty Friday and Saturday (subject to change).
• Partic…