Summer Housing 2024 Resident Advisor
Position (NOW HIRING)

The Summer Resident Advisor position works with the Clairmont Summer Residents. Summer RAs are a facilitator of community development, responder, administrator, role model, and team member for residents of Summer Housing at Clairmont. Providing programmatic and logistical support to Clairmont Summer initiatives, the Summer RA works collaboratively with the Clairmont Summer Team to ensure the efficiency of all move-in and move-out procedures, as well as the overall residential experience for residents. They will also help staff at the Clairmont Service Center Front Desk too. The Summer RA is expected to treat other students, supervisors, and fellow employees with integrity, courtesy, and respect. All Summer Resident Advisor summer travel plans must be pre-approved by the Complex Director. We are hiring fourteen (14) RA staff members this Summer. 

Application & Hiring Timeline

Application Opens: Friday, March 1, 2024 
Application Closes: Monday, March 18, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
Interviews: March 19 – March 29, 2024
Notification of application status: Monday, April 8, 2024
Accept or Decline Offers: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 on or before 5:00 PM

Employment Dates

Mandatory Summer Training Dates: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12 pm
First Day of Position: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Summer RA On-Call: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8pm 
Last Day of Summer RA On-Call: August 14, 2024 
Desk Shift Start Date: TBD 
Desk Shift Last Date: TBD 

*Required Employment dates: Saturday, May 11th, 2024 to Wednesday, August 14th, 2024. 

Important & Required Dates

Summer Session 1: 

• Check-In: Thursday, May 16^th, 2024 (Accommodation will be made for Current Residence Life Staff working Spring Move-Out) 
• Check-Out: Saturday, June 29^th, 2024

SIHP Move-In: 

• Check-In: Sunday, May 19^th, 2024
• Check-Out: Saturday, August 3^rd, 2024

Summer Session 2: 

• Check-In: Sunday, June 30th, 2024 
• Check check-out: Saturday, August 10th, 2024 

SURE: 

• Check-In: Wednesday, May 29^th, 2024 
• Check-Out: TBD 

Supervision

Desk Hours Supervisor(s): Sparkle Merritt 

Main Supervisor (Programming, 1:1s, Team Development): Kristen Crawford

Crisis Response Contact: CLP On-Call 

Application

(Please submit the following to apply)

• Click here to see the application form. 
• A copy of your current resume.   

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:  

• Must be able to commit to the entire summer dates of employment, including training and in-service that occurs during the Spring semester.  

Preferred Experience: 

• Served one year in an On-Call capacity at the Atlanta/Clairmont Emory Campus or Oxford Emory Campus. 

Responsibilities

Community Development 

• Be knowledgeable about university resources to help students find their niche in the wider campus community. 
• Be visible, regularly available, and accessible to address residents’ needs or concerns. 
• Perform as a mediator in conflicts among residents and staff. 
• Work cooperatively with residents to create a community of care that displays integrity and respect for the rights and privacy of others and promotes consideration of individual needs in a group living environment. 
• Assess students’ developmental needs and provide appropriate referrals to campus resources. 
• Educate residents about Residence Life and university policies. 
• Required to create one program per month. 

Team Member 

• Be available to attend weekly or bi-weekly meetings. 
• Meet regularly with my supervisor. 

On-Call Responsibilities 

• Serve on call for a full week for URC, Clairmont Tower, and/or CRC– Sunday to Sunday for all Clairmont Summer Residents.
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 8PM-8AM 
• Friday-Saturday: 24hours (8pm Friday – 8PM Sunday)  
• Sunday: (8pm – 8am) 

Administrator 

• Act with integrity by preserving the confidentiality of personal information about students obtained in the course of employment and responsible treatment of all information to which access is given (e.g., rosters, keys, student ID cards, etc.). 
• Check and respond to emails and other communications daily. 
• Complete and submit all paperwork as assigned by the supervisor in a timely manner. 
• Using Sling Scheduling app, sign up for on-call shifts, assume scheduled on-call duty responsibility at night, on weekends, and/or during break periods. 
• Respond appropriately to students in crisis.
• Be responsible for thorough and accurate communication and documentation of all violations of Residence Life policies, the Undergraduate Code of Conduct and the Emory Community Compact   

Role Model 

• Convey a positive attitude towards the Summer RA position and its duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate ethical leadership by developing a space for students to be successful in their personal, academic, and professional pursuits.
• Act as a positive role model for both fellow staff members and residents by consistently and reliably acting with honor, humility, and helpfulness and by not participating in questionable and unethical behavior. This includes modeling behaviors that do not violate the Undergraduate Code of Conduct, and any other University or department policies. 
• Counsel residents regarding personal, academic, and ethical concerns. 

Remuneration (Compensation includes)

• Summer Resident Advisors will receive a furnished, private bedroom in the Clairmont URC, Clairmont Tower, or CRC apartment for the duration of their employment. You must live in this room and be available for on-call duties and other responsibilities. (Summer Staff may have another staff suitemate)
• Summer RAs will be paid a total of $1950 for the duration of the summer (paid in three monthly increments of $650/per month).
• Each staff room will be furnished like any other student with typical furnishings. All furnishings are to be used properly in accordance with Residence Life policies.  

 

Need additional Information? Reach out to:

Kristen K. Crawford, MDiv, LMSW

Complex Director, Office of Residence Life

Emory University

Email: kkcrawf@emory.edu

 

Emory University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.