STUDENT-Summer Pre-College Resident Assistant (RA)

Job Summary 

Summer live-in position to provide supervision, guidance, and recreational activities for high school students who attend Ithaca College’s Summer Pre-College Programs. Training and orientation will occur from July 7^th through July 11^th, 2026. The Summer Pre-College Programs will operate between July 12^th and July 31^st, 2026. Resident Assistants must be on campus beginning Monday evening July 6^th and remain through the afternoon of Saturday, August 1^st, 2026. 

Responsibilities 

Resident Assistants are responsible for: 

• Providing supervision and guidance to the pre-college participants (ages typically 14-17) who stay overnight in Ithaca College residence halls
• Ensuring the physical safety and overall well-being of participants 
• Checking in with participants during meals and recreational times 
• Helping families and participants during the move-in and check-out process
• Assisting participants with navigating campus to their classrooms or other needed resources (typically during orientation and the first few days of the program) 
• Designing and running daily recreational activities (games, contests, etc.)
• Being on duty or back-up to be the first point of contact, to manage the program phone, and to supervise on and off-campus activities for participants as determined by the Resident Coordinator (typically a rotating schedule)
• Serving as a role model for participants both personally and professionally, including modeling behaviors that are consistent with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Storing and providing to participants over-the-counter or prescription medication as permitted by consent forms signed by a participant’s parent or guardian 
• Informing the Resident Coordinator of any conflicts, accidents, and disciplinary problems in the residence hall or among participants (and escalating to the Director of OES if necessary)
• Helping with participant mail and package delivery

• Other duties as necessary or assigned 

  Qualifications 

  Previous Residence Life experience is a plus but is not required. Candidates should express a genuine interest in working with a diverse group of high-school students in a residence hall/campus environment within an academic program. We expect you to work collaboratively and independently, while being proactive and committed to program and student success. Candidates with prior experience working with young people in a camp environment, a history of providing leadership to a variety of age groups, and the ability to foster the development of a community through a variety of methods are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to current Ithaca College students. 

  All RAs must consent to and be able to pass a federal and state criminal history and sex offender background check by the college, comply with the Minor Protection Policy, attend a health and safety meeting, and be able to practice and adhere to the methods and guidelines as stated in the Ithaca College Safety and Medical Plan. 

  Pay Rate: 

  This position’s compensation rate is set at a total salary of $2,560.00 and will be paid out over two pay periods starting with the second paycheck in July and finishing with the first paycheck in August. In addition to this salary, a room in the residence hall with the participants and full meal plan are provided.

  Hiring Manager: Jeremy Kinsman

  Instructions to Apply 

  Interested individuals should submit a resume, cover letter for this role, and contact information for two on-campus professional references. Questions about the role or program can be directed to Jeremy Kinsman at jkinsman@ithaca.edu while questions about the online application or process can be directed to Student Employment at studentemployment@ithaca.edu. Review of applications will begin in February and interested applicants will be contacted for an interview.