Resident Advisors

A Resident Advisor (RA) is a student staff member responsible for a community within a residence hall. As the front-line staff member in the assigned area, the RA is responsible for serving as a mentor and guide to their residents while also cultivating a welcoming and inclusive community. Resident Advisors are employed for one academic year, beginning in August and ending in May. Compensation includes a room on campus at no cost (while the University is open), a monetary stipend, and OHIO gear. Resident Advisors have diverse responsibilities and roles; all are tied to developing communities where residents engage, learn, and thrive. RAs help make OHIO home.

Team Member and Role Model

• Abide by departmental, university, local, state, and federal laws 

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of OHIO University and the Department of Housing and Residence Life 

• Cultivate positive working relationships with all members of the department and residential community, including Business Operations, housekeeping, and maintenance staff 

• Communicate effectively, appropriately, and timely while maintaining strict confidentiality and sensitivity regarding student information 

• Demonstrate ethical behavior, act with integrity, and treat others with respect 

• Commit to continual improvement by attending trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities. 

• Assist with the recruitment and selection of student and professional staff when necessary.

Community Builder and Advocate

• Cultivate communities that are inclusive of all lived experiences and advocate for students of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities 

• Assist and support residents experiencing roommate conflict and room change requests 

• Appropriately address all bias-related incidents and comments in the community and refer to appropriate campus resources 

• Build positive and long-lasting relationships with student staff through visibility, and availability, and frequent personal contact 

• Promote Hall Council, RHA, and NRHH as opportunities for resident leadership in the community 

Resource and Educator

• Partner with professional staff to implement learning goals of Bobcat Living Experience 

• Share university and departmental resources with student staff to promote resident academic success and holistic well-being 

• Accurately answer resident questions and refer to additional resources or campus partners when appropriate 

• Educate residents on university and departmental policies and procedures, including those found in the Code of Conduct and Student Housing Handbook 

Safety and Policy Monitor

• Assist with emergency management and facility issues according to department and university protocol 

• Respond to and document policy violations according to departmental and university standards 

• Participate in duty coverage (hold hall phone, conduct rounds, address concerns per protocol, etc.) in assigned community residence hall to ensure safety and security of residential community