What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Advisor position at University of California Berkeley?
Resident Advisor (Temporary, 4570U) 75786 About BerkeleyAt the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan .Departmental OverviewThe Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Residential Program offers international & domestic high school students the opportunity to live on campus & enjoy the summer at Berkeley; allowing students to enroll in Berkeley courses, get involved in extracurricular activities, excursions, workshops & to take advantage of everything the campus has to offer. Please find more information at http : / / precollege.berkeley.edu / .There are two Resident Advisor positions available.ResponsibilitiesCommunity DevelopmentPromotes the residential community through organizing programs, events, and services.Model leadership and engagement through active participation in Pre-College Scholars programs and encourage staff and residents to participate in the activities.Make efforts to maintain an awareness of the issues of all residents, paying particular attention to the concerns of underrepresented student populations.Serve as a campus and community resource for students and staff by providing guidance in planning programs and activities.Support & oversee RAMs, SRAMs & ARDs in their community development efforts through identifying resources, & providing feedback.Work collaboratively with ARDs to design and promote community building activities among residents in both residential halls.Display appreciation of differences and assist students in developing an understanding of diverse cultures and lifestyles.Act as a mediator in conflict situations when needed using program policy and restorative justice practices.Facilitate an effective & supportive working relationship with the residential team & building staff.Has a presence in the residence halls. Maintains consistent hours to best serve students & staff.Regularly attends staff & pod events. Support leading all hall meetings if necessary.Be present, welcoming and supportive during student arrival and departure.Coordinate & participate in Pre-College wide events as assigned.Residential Education Model Implementation & EngagementHelps to resolve resident problems and basic conflicts, referring serious or potentially serious matters to a Student Life and Development professional.Using student development theories, promotes individual, community responsibility and development in accordance with the departmental residential curriculum.Working within the limits of professional capabilities, assists students who have academic and personal concerns. Make appropriate referrals when necessary.Develops & implements strategies to address the developmental needs of specific student populations in line with the departmental residential curriculum.Develops and maintains positive relationships with both residents and area staff that encourage on-going communication, mutual support, and respect.Encourage a living / learning environment through academic integration activities to encourage staff to plan programs involving campus partners.Assists faculty associated with the Summer Sessions with getting students to class daily to ensure their success throughout the summer.Addresses incidents of inappropriate behavior using a restorative and developmental approach in informal interactions with students.Effectively resolve cases of student misconduct within a restorative and developmental framework.Safety / Risk Management ResponsibilitiesParticipates in disaster response preparedness, and assists residents if emergencies occur.Work closely with the Pre-College Scholars staff, UCPD, Berkeley fire department, and the University Fire Marshall to develop, implement response to fire, earthquake, and other significant safety issues.Serve as a member of the staff on-call duty rotation support at your respective residential hall. Accompany program participants to the urgent care, or hospital in case of an incident.Assist in the direction of summer staff to ensure timely and appropriate reporting of information to the appropriate Pre-College Scholars Residential Program staff.Participate in daily and weekend duty coverage. Staff will be expected to equally share responsibilities associated with duty coverage during holiday periods.Manage situations involving various psychological, emotional, medical or other safety related emergencies or incidents in the residential community.Create Incident Reports and other notifications of student concerns in a timely manner, and consult with the professional staff on conduct action.Modeling of good health behavior and hygiene for the well-being of the community.Respond to student behavior that is in violation of campus and program policies and procedures.Administrative ResponsibilitiesCoordinates & administers the Residential Life Program for a residence hall under the supervision of an Residential Operations Admin, including both student development & health & safety components.Maintain ongoing communication with the University and Pre-College Scholars Program staff as necessary to ensure an appropriate exchange of information.Completes assigned projects, reports, & inventories as directed by the department in the time allotted.Attend, lead & participate in staff development activities and training as outlined by the department.Attend and participate in all aspects of mandatory staff training, starting Sunday, June 8, 2025.Report any changes in housing rosters & communicate any inconsistencies to operations staff.Relay student concerns regarding residential living to the Pre-College Scholars program staff.Attends regularly scheduled departmental meetings & professional development activities.Organize pre-arrival room walk-throughs to ensure student rooms are ready for move-in.Completes sections of the end-of-program reports by designated deadlines.Manages community & roommate agreements for specific buildings.Work with professional staff to complete an end of program report.Support Pre-College Scholars Residential opening and closing.Maintains facilities through regular building walk-throughs.Represents the university in a professional manner.Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).Student Staff Support, and TrainingConduct regular weekly check-ins with the staff to ensure all students are thriving in the program and to identify any needs for additional support in community building and programming efforts.Train and support RAMs, SRAMs & ARDs on an on-going basis to facilitate leadership and personal growth and development.Leads student engagement efforts within the residential curriculum by the RAMs, SRAMs & ARDs to ensure the attainment of department goals, leadership and personal development.Develop and maintain staff awareness of campus / community issues through training, programming, individual contacts and role modeling.Plans and implements staff development to aid the RAMs, SRAMs & ARDs in developing positive team dynamics and a cohesive team unit.Supports and oversees RAMs, SRAMs & ARDs in their administrative assignments ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.Provides a high level of visibility & availability to staff, while serving as a role model for students & staff.Provides opportunities for staff to receive feedback about the quality and effectiveness of their work.Assists with and leads at least (1) session during RAM & SRAM professional development sessions.Serves as a guide to the student leaders and provides accurate resource information.Maintains staff compliance with established Residence Life and University Policies.Assist in conducting regular weekly hall staff meetings on Tuesdays from 7-9PM.Assists with Resident Advisor training & professional development.Evaluates the performance of RAMs, SRAMs & ARDs on a regular basis.Required QualificationsDemonstrated interpersonal skills.Skills in service orientation, active listening, problem solving, and critical thinking.Verbal communication, written communication, organization.Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.1-2 years residence life experience in a college setting or 1 year professional experience in secondary or higher education setting.High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training.Preferred QualificationsExperience working with identity-based groups, and / or diverse student populations.International experience / exposure. Including but not limited to study abroad, Global Edge, etc.Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, ethnic studies, social work, or related field and / or equivalent experience / training.Salary & BenefitsThis is a full-time, 9-week, limited (temporary) position.Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $10,000, paid in biweekly increments.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.Conviction History BackgroundThis is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $10,000