Residential Advisor

Position Overview

A Residential Advisor (RA), in coordination with the Director Residential Life and other dormitory staff, guides and supports residential students in the development of life skills and academic achievement; coordinates and supervises fun and engaging activities; and provides accountability and positive reinforcements while fostering a sense of community.

Primary Responsibilities

• This is a 10 month contract position (generally August 15-June 15) that can be extended for future school years.
• Generally, one weekday evening shift per week and every other weekend with an average weekly schedule of approximately 24 hours per week.
• When students are on a break, the schedule differs to meet the needs of the students.
• Each RA is expected to be available on a regular and rotational basis.

Day to Day Duties:

• Create, foster, and maintain an environment rooted in inclusion and academic success in a family-like environment.
• Provide guidance to students as they integrate into the Duluth community.
• Mediate peer conflicts.
• Create and execute after-school and weekend activities.
• Establish relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ensure safety and well-being of students.
• Arrange for and drive students to appointments and activities.
• Maintain policies and procedures for the residential life program relative to daily routines, supervision, student leaves, discipline, and pastoral care.
• Provide guidance in the development of life skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director Residential Life.

• A desire to work with international middle and high school students with strong core values embedded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.