Resident Advisor Applications | SUNY Maritime College

Resident Advisor Position

We work to provide a safe environment for students to live and learn together to achieve academic success, develop lasting friendships, and build the skills needed to achieve their future goals. Our goal is to create a home away from home where students are free to learn and explore their talents.

SUNY Maritime Resident Advisors (RA) play a pivotal role in creating a sense of community among residents that encourages development of respect, social responsibility, integrity, ethical leadership and independence.

RA Job Contract

Students interested in becoming RAs are strongly encouraged to be familiar with the job responsibilities, as outlined in the Resident Advisor Contract.

Summary of Qualifications

The criteria listed below must be sustained throughout the period of employment.

Must be enrolled in a degree-granting program at SUNY Maritime College and maintain a full-time student status (12 credits for undergrad/9 credits for graduate students) for entire term of employment.
Must have lived in on-campus housing for at least 1 full semester prior to applying. *
Must be available to fulfill RA position for entire academic year.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the start of employment. **
Must be in ‘good conduct standing’ with the Regiment of Cadets and/or Student Affairs.

* Transfer students with on-campus housing experience may apply within first semester of living on campus at Maritime College.

**A minimum GPA of 2.5 must be obtained at the conclusion of the semester immediately preceding the incumbents start of the RA position.

Pursuant to State University policy, SUNY Maritime College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

RA duties do require some physical work that would include climbing stairs, walking to and from buildings, and possibly moving and/or lifting heavy items maintained by the Office of Housing & Residential Life. If you have any individual needs or accommodations that would restrict you from performing any part of the RA duties, please request your needs in writing to the Director of Housing and Residential Life before signing this agreement.

Exceptions to the eligibility requirements are rare. All pertaining departments will have input regarding exceptions.

Compensation

Apply to be a Resident Advisor

Application Timeline

Application Opens: Friday, February 3, 2023

Applications Due*: Monday, February 27, 2023 by 4PM

Group Process Interview Day**: Friday, March 10, 2023, time and location TBD

Interview Period**: Monday, March 13, 2023

*Completed applications must be submitted, in hand, to the Office of Housing and Residential Life.

**Submitted applications will be vetted to ensure that the applicant meets all qualifications for consideration. Only qualified applicants will be allowed to participate in the RA selection process.

***Dates are subject to change.

****Attendance is mandatory for all students selected to be Resident Advisors.

Application Materials

Submit the documents below to the Office of Housing and Residential Life. All paperwork must be complete in the application. Please include paperwork in the order listed below.

Personal Information Worksheet
Diversity/Inclusivity Statement

Answering the following prompts, write a 500-750 word statement on diversity and inclusivity at Maritime College. The statement should follow MLA format, be double spaced, and in New Times Roman 12 font.

What challenges have you observed or do you envision marginalized students facing at Maritime College?
As a prospective RA, how would you support a diverse student body and work towards establishing inclusivity on campus?
How can faculty, staff and administration at Maritime College further educate students on diversity and cultural awareness?

4. 3 Letters of recommendation (at least 2 must be from faculty or staff with the Maritime College community. Transfer students may provide 2 letters from another institution of higher education)

5. Unofficial transcript

6. Demerit Record and/or Conduct Record from Student Affairs

7. 5-minute programming presentation

As part of the RA interview process, you will be required to prepare a 5-minute presentation of a program you would like to host as an RA. You may use PowerPoint or Prezi for the presentation.