Introduction
RAs are responsible for assisting the students on their corridor, floor and throughout the building. They are supervised by the Hall Director who holds final authority for their professional conduct.

Time Commitment
20 hours per week while enrolled; 30 hours per week when not enrolled. This includes working at the Community Center.

Responsibilities

• Building community in the residence hall by participating and encouraging casual social interaction; planning and implementing social programming and demonstrating consistent availability and accessibility to residents.
• Modeling a commitment to multiculturalism by creating and fostering a community in which all the individuals are respected, while continuing to educate both residents and staff members on issues of social identity and multiculturalism.
• Planning and implementing both social and educational programs, while encouraging resident participation in the community
• Meeting on-duty responsibilities as designated by the Hall Director and attending mandatory weekly staff meetings.
• Enforcing the Community Living Standards by confronting and documenting violations, while modeling personal behavior that is consistent with the Community Living Standards, Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and all state and federal laws.
• Advising, counseling, and responding to crisis situations, and informing the Leadership team or other resources when appropriate.
• Living-learning and/or specialty floors may have additional or unique responsibilities.
  

Compensation
100% room & board

Contact Information

Stacy VanderVelde
Assistant Director
stacyml@umich.edu