Job Description

• Current enrollment as a student at Allegheny College that has matriculated prior to the fall of 2027.
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA requirement of 2.0. If a GPA falls below 2.0, the staff member may be removed from their position.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse groups of students.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to promoting inclusivity, respect, and personal responsibility within the residential community.
• Availability to fulfill on-call duties and attend required meetings, training sessions, and programming events.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Community Development:

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive community within the residence hall by organizing and facilitating social and educational programs that promote engagement, connection, and cultural awareness.
• Build positive relationships with residents through regular interactions, providing support, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
• Collaborate with fellow RAs and Residence Life staff to coordinate community-building initiatives, such as floor meetings, group outings, and community service projects.

1. Student Support:

• Serve as a visible and approachable resource for residents, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and providing guidance on campus policies and procedures.
• Assist residents with roommate conflicts, academic challenges, personal crises, and other issues, referring them to appropriate campus resources for additional support when necessary.
• Conduct regular check-ins with residents to assess their well-being, academic progress, and satisfaction with the residential experience.

1. Crisis Management:

• Serve as a first responder to emergencies and crises within the residence hall, following established protocols and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. - Participate in on-call duty rotations, responding to after-hours emergencies and providing support and assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with campus partners, including Campus Safety, Counseling Services, and Student Affairs, to address emergencies and provide timely support to residents.

1. Administrative Duties:

• Assume duty responsibility on a schedule assigned by their supervisor. Specific duty schedules and responsibilities vary by residential facilities. However, staff members on duty typically need to be available between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
• Complete administrative tasks related to the residence hall's operation, including room inspections, maintenance requests, incident reports, and programming documentation.
• Attend regular staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development workshops to enhance leadership skills, knowledge of campus resources, and understanding of relevant policies and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between residents and Residence Life staff, communicating important information, policy updates, and campus events to residents.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current enrollment as a student at Allegheny College that has matriculated prior to the fall of 2027.
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA requirement of 2.0. If a GPA falls below 2.0, the staff member may be removed from their position.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse groups of students.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to promoting inclusivity, respect, and personal responsibility within the residential community.
• Availability to fulfill on-call duties and attend required meetings, training sessions, and programming events.

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist. Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives” and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities.

Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources.

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