The Resident Assistant is a position of investment and influence!

RA's are a significant part of the Residential Life Team.

The following job expectations are required to help meet and maintain the mission of Res Life and Hope College. The areas below represent skills well qualified candidates possess and are willing to develop. Through out the hiring process and your service as an RA please know that Res Life staff are dedicated to help you thrive in meeting these expectations!

Student Interaction
Be relational. Be a role model. Be available.
Be helpful and encouraging. Be aware. Be kind and accepting.

Community Development
Create and initiate engaging programs.
Assist with housing needs and concerns.

Diversity
Create and protect community that educates and supports diversity.

Learning Focus
Educate your community on available resources, people, and procedures.
Encourage academic success.

Policy Enforcement
Explain and enforce community responsibility and policy.
Maintain confidentiality. Know the judicial process.

Staff Support
Build and support your community.
Participate flexibly within your team.
Support the values and mission of Residential Life.
Turn in job associated paperwork on time.
Take initiative in ensuring a safe and comfortable physical environment in a timely manner.
Assist in check-in & check out.
Help continue positive working relationships across campus