Student Leaders in Student Life
Student LifeResident Assistants
Resident Assistants (RAs) are front line helpers on staff. RAs are dedicated to learning about their residents so that we can help make their stay in our hall a pleasant one. RAs plan programs/events to build community in the residence halls, and they are trained to help mediate and resolve resident issues. RAs also enforce policy and serve in an on-call duty rotation to ensure the safety and security of the residence Halls.
Orientation Leaders
Each year, Student Involvement selects student leaders to help welcome the incoming class during Orientation. For June Orientation, these roles include Student Orientation Leaders, Family & Guest Orientation Leaders, and Logistics Orientation Leaders. These stipend positions require OLs to return to campus for the month of June. Additionally, two graduating seniors have the opportunity to return as Coordinators. Orientation Leaders in the summer will assist with Winter Orientation, which welcomes first year students back to campus early for fun and social events. Stipend opportunities are also available for Orientation Leaders to assist with Fall Orientation and Move-In of new students.
Position Job Responsibilities
Resident Assistant Responsibilities
- Be available, approachable, visible, and serve as a resource to students in your area by assisting them with personal, social, academic, and general problems.
- Regularly interact with students on assigned floor(s) and building.
- Plan and facilitate assigned number of programs (events) per semester.
- Serve in an “on duty” rotation in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Confront and report inappropriate student behavior that infringes on the rights of others or violates the Student Code of Conduct, while both on AND off duty.
- Attend monthly all-staff meetings, weekly area staff meetings, weekly one-on-one meetings with your supervisor and any other meetings as required by your supervisor, or the Director of Residence Life.
- Assist in the opening and closing of the Residence Halls (August opening, Thanksgiving Break closing/opening, Winter Break closing/opening, Spring Break closing/opening, May Closing & Senior Days)
- Conduct monthly Health and Safety Inspections of your assigned residential area.
- Remain on campus a minimum of two weekends a month.
- General area assistance and other duties as assigned.
Orientation Leader Responsibilities
- Helping to welcome the incoming class to Nichols College during both Summer and Fall Orientation.
- OLs play a vital role in easing the transition to college life by leading small groups, facilitating activities, answering questions, and supporting key campus programs.
- General logistic assistance and other duties as assigned.
Position Criteria/Requirements
Resident Assistant Criteria
In order to be considered for the Resident Assistant position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time day student throughout course of employment (12 academic credits).
- Must be in good academic standing with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be in satisfactory disciplinary status as determined by the Office of Community Standards.
- Cannot be an Orientation Leader and Resident Assistant.
Orientation Leader Criteria
In order to be considered for the Orientation Leader position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time day or graduate student throughout course of employment (12 academic credits).
- Must be in good academic standing with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be in satisfactory disciplinary status as determined by the Office of Community Standards.
- Cannot be an Orientation Leader and Resident Assistant.
Position Compensation
Resident Assistant Compensation
RAs are compensated for their room; applied directly to their student account.
*compensation rates are based upon the current budget and are subject to change pending budget approval for new year.
Orientation Leader Compensation
Orientation Leaders are provided a stipend for their assistance during Summer Orientation, Fall Orientation, and/or Move-In of new students.
Application
- Apply Here! Student Leader Application 2027-2028
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