MIIS Summer Resident Assistant

The Summer Resident Assistant (RA) is a graduate student staff member within the Office of Residential Life who reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Life. The Summer RA supports a safe, welcoming, and engaged residential community in Munras Housing during the summer term. This role focuses on guest and resident support, community development, policy enforcement, emergency response, and administrative project work in preparation for the academic year.The Summer RA serves as the primary on-site and on-call residential staff member during evenings and weekends throughout the summer. They provide leadership, troubleshoot concerns as they arise, and collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Residential Life to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive residential experience.Core ResponsibilitiesThe Summer Resident Assistant is responsible for:Orienting residents and guests to Munras and the MIIS community, policies, and community expectationsFostering an inclusive and respectful community environment throughout the residence hallCommunicating, upholding, and enforcing all MIIS and Residential Life policiesResponding appropriately to student concerns, emergencies, and crisis situationsAccurately documenting and reporting all incidents in a timely and professional mannerServing as the on-call staff member during assigned evening and weekend hoursTroubleshooting facilities, behavioral, and community concerns and escalating issues as necessarySupporting Residential Life operations and project work in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Residential LifeWork Schedule and HoursWork up to 12–20 hours per week (depending on number of positions offered), including:Monday–Thursday: 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.Friday–Saturday: 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.Additional or adjusted shifts as assigned, based on summer group occupancy and community needsResidential and Community ResponsibilitiesConduct pre-move-in room inspections and complete all associated documentationPerform community rounds at least twice per night, engaging with residents and guests and identifying policy or facility concernsReport and follow up on maintenance or safety issues as appropriateFacilitate community-building opportunities and participate in intentional resident interactions at least once per weekSupport resident and group check-ins and check-outs as neededAdministrative and Project SupportAssist the Assistant Director of Residential Life with:Office tasks and daily administrative needsSummer projects and special initiativesPreparation for fall move-in and the upcoming academic yearMaintain timely and accurate records, reports, and communicationsEmergency and On‑Call DutiesServe in an on-call capacity during assigned hoursRespond to after-hours emergencies, student concerns, and crisis situationsCoordinate with MIIS Security, emergency services and campus partners when necessaryImportant Dates  Applications Open: March 31, 2026Applications Close: Open until all positions are filledInvitations to interview: April 13 - April 15, 2026Interviews take place: April 16 - April 24, 2026Notifications out: April 28, 2026Acceptance Due: May 1, 2026Move-in: Between May 22-24, 2026Mandatory Training: May 25-29, 2026Summer RA employment dates: May 25-August 14, 2026RequirementsApplicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:Must be a currently enrolled MIIS graduate student with a graduation date of December 2026 or after and be in good academic and disciplinary standingMust be eligible to work on campus in accordance with institutional and federal employment policiesMust be available to work 12–20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and on‑call shiftsMust be available for the entire summer employment periodMust live in assigned on‑campus room in Munras Housing upon appointmentMust attend and successfully complete mandatory RA trainingDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and uphold community standardsAbility to respond calmly and professionally to emergencies and crisis situationsAbility to complete administrative tasks accurately and on timePrior experience working with student populations (preferred)BenefitsThe summer RA will have the room fee waived and will be paid $16.90/hour.

The Summer Resident Assistant (RA) is a graduate student staff member within the Office of Residential Life who reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Life. The Summer RA supports a safe, welcoming, and engaged residential community in Munras Housing during the summer term. This role focuses on guest and resident support, community development, policy enforcement, emergency response, and administrative project work in preparation for the academic year.

The Summer RA serves as the primary on-site and on-call residential staff member during evenings and weekends throughout the summer. They provide leadership, troubleshoot concerns as they arise, and collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Residential Life to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive residential experience.

Core Responsibilities

The Summer Resident Assistant is responsible for:

• Orienting residents and guests to Munras and the MIIS community, policies, and community expectations
• Fostering an inclusive and respectful community environment throughout the residence hall
• Communicating, upholding, and enforcing all MIIS and Residential Life policies
• Responding appropriately to student concerns, emergencies, and crisis situations
• Accurately documenting and reporting all incidents in a timely and professional manner
• Serving as the on-call staff member during assigned evening and weekend hours
• Troubleshooting facilities, behavioral, and community concerns and escalating issues as necessary
• Supporting Residential Life operations and project work in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Residential Life

Work Schedule and Hours

• Work up to 12–20 hours per week (depending on number of positions offered), including:
• Monday–Thursday: 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Friday–Saturday: 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
• Additional or adjusted shifts as assigned, based on summer group occupancy and community needs

Residential and Community Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-move-in room inspections and complete all associated documentation
• Perform community rounds at least twice per night, engaging with residents and guests and identifying policy or facility concerns
• Report and follow up on maintenance or safety issues as appropriate
• Facilitate community-building opportunities and participate in intentional resident interactions at least once per week
• Support resident and group check-ins and check-outs as needed

Administrative and Project Support

• Assist the Assistant Director of Residential Life with:
• Office tasks and daily administrative needs
• Summer projects and special initiatives
• Preparation for fall move-in and the upcoming academic year
• Maintain timely and accurate records, reports, and communications

Emergency and On‑Call Duties

• Serve in an on-call capacity during assigned hours
• Respond to after-hours emergencies, student concerns, and crisis situations
• Coordinate with MIIS Security, emergency services and campus partners when necessary

Important Dates 

Applications Open: March 31, 2026

Applications Close: Open until all positions are filled

Invitations to interview: April 13 - April 15, 2026

Interviews take place: April 16 - April 24, 2026

Notifications out: April 28, 2026

Acceptance Due: May 1, 2026

Move-in: Between May 22-24, 2026

Mandatory Training: May 25-29, 2026

Summer RA employment dates: May 25-August 14, 2026

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Must be a currently enrolled MIIS graduate student with a graduation date of December 2026 or after and be in good academic and disciplinary standing

Must be eligible to work on campus in accordance with institutional and federal employment policies

Must be available to work 12–20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and on‑call shifts

Must be available for the entire summer employment period

Must live in assigned on‑campus room in Munras Housing upon appointment

Must attend and successfully complete mandatory RA training

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and uphold community standards

Ability to respond calmly and professionally to emergencies and crisis situations

Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and on time

Prior experience working with student populations (preferred)

Benefits

The summer RA will have the room fee waived and will be paid $16.90/hour.

Middlebury is a nationally recognized academic institution that encompasses a liberal arts undergraduate college, Schools Abroad, Language Schools, the Bread Loaf School of English, and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey—all with a shared institutional goal of doing the highest quality work for positive and global impact.With year-round operations on five continents, our employees are one of our most valuable assets, and we are committed to the success and development of our workforce. Our employees enjoy an engaging lifestyle with excellent compensation, as well as competitive benefits (health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision) and educational assistance programs.Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We invite to become a part of Middlebury’s international community.

Middlebury is a nationally recognized academic institution that encompasses a liberal arts undergraduate college, Schools Abroad, Language Schools, the Bread Loaf School of English, and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey—all with a shared institutional goal of doing the highest quality work for positive and global impact.

With year-round operations on five continents, our employees are one of our most valuable assets, and we are committed to the success and development of our workforce. Our employees enjoy an engaging lifestyle with excellent compensation, as well as competitive benefits (health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision) and educational assistance programs.

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We invite to become a part of Middlebury’s international community.