Summer Resident Advisor Information

Being a Summer Resident Advisor (RA) is not only a fun experience, it’s an opportunity to be a positive role model and a student leader with students living in your residence hall. The RA position is an opportunity to learn essential skills and responsibilities that will be valuable in your education and in your professional career.

Summer Resident Advisors are key student leaders who help advance the mission of the Office of Residential Education & Housing and prepare for the upcoming academic year.

• Develop a sense of community and respectful environment for students living in the residence hall.
• Complete up to 15 weekly hours of administrative tasks in the Residential Education & Housing Office.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents by being available and approachable in the residence hall.
• Create a set of door decorations for each summer resident.
• Respond to emergency and critical incidents involving residents related to health, safety, and security issues.
• Foster communication and community among residents and fellow staff members.
• Communicate regularly with the Community Director and Housing Operations Manager.
• Maintain a positive attitude and support for Residential Ed & Housing and Union College while working as an agent of the College.
• Confront and document College and Housing policy violations in the Residence Hall.
• Demonstrate appropriate and responsible behavior at all times, both inside and outside designated hall, and follow all policies and procedures set forth by the College.
• Complete Room Condition Reports (RCRs) for each room in your community.
• Conduct check-in and check-out’s as students are moving in and out of their rooms each term.
• Complete all administrative tasks as assigned.
• Complete Training (tentatively June 12th).

The ideal Summer Resident Advisor is an undergraduate student who demonstrates an understanding of both the mission of Union College and Residential Education & Housing. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in leadership, conflict resolution, teamwork, and working with diverse groups of individuals. Candidates should also demonstrate competency in written and oral communication, as well as the use of good judgment in handling sensitive issues.

Applicants must be enrolled in classes on campus in the fall. Class of 2026 graduating seniors are not eligible for the role.

All offers for the RA position are conditional, based on academic performance and student conduct standing for the remainder of the academic year. If a new hire drops below the minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 or is found responsible for a violation of Union College’s Student Code of Conduct, the RA position offer may be rescinded by the OREH.

Compensation for Summer RA

• Full single room waiver for the Summer 2026 term
• $1000 salary for the term dispersed in accordance with the Union College pay schedule

Dates of Employment

Start Date: June 12th, 2026

End Date: August 30th, 2026

One week unpaid vacation during summer term of employment