Residential Assistant

New Mexico's Public High School for the Arts Job Description Title: Residential Assistant - On-Site (RA) Reports to: Residential Director Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Start Date: July 30, 2026 Hours: 40 per week, split schedule between mornings and evenings, may include weekends. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Live on-site at the dormitory (apartment is provide d free of charge). Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening. Able to pass a pre-employment Department of Transpo rtation physical exam in order to be certi ed to drive the student activity vehicle (SUV). Certifications and Administrative Duties Has CPR Certi cation (including First Aid and AED certi cation) or is willing to acquire upon hiring. Has a NM Public Education Department Pre K-12 Schoo l Health Assistant License (includes the Question, Persuade, and Refer suicide prevention tr aining) or is willing to acquire upon hiring. Has a food handler certi cation or is willing to acquire upon hiring. Student Passenger Vehicle (driving students): Can p ass a DOT Physical Exam (includes passing random drug tests), a self defence course, and prov ide a driving record prior to hiring. Practice attention to detail and notation around st udent schedules and responsibilities (ex. performances, medications, off campus permissions, etc). Documenting policy violations and reporting them to the Residential Director. Reporting maintenance issues in the building to the Residential Director and Facilities Manager. Respond to and document emergency and crisis situat ions. Student- Facing Duties: Provide high school students with a safe and comfor table living environment. Responsible for assisting each student emotionally, socially, academically, and artistically. Able to build positive relationships with all stude nts. Able to help all students with building positive re lationships with each other. Support social emotional development around problem solving, resilience, growth mindset, etc. Work with students to host two annual fundraising e vents. Systems and Procedures: Enforce all policies, programs, and rules of the re sidential program. Supervise study hall on assigned day. 500 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501 | p) 505.310.4194 | f) 505.820.3529 | nmschoolforthearts.org NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Supervise serving dinner and dinner chores on the a ssigned day. Supervise programming/ student activities on the as signed day. Supervise chore night and room inspections thorough ly. Ensure students are in their rooms at curfew. Keep inventory of and distribute back stock of dorm items (crafts, cleaning supplies, food, etc) and order restock via the requisition process. Work Ethic: Ability to effectively communicate (regularly check and use email). Ability to adapt and willingness to change within t he residential environment. Ability to demonstrate initiative, problem solve, m ultitasking, etc. Report to work on time and manage schedule changes on special occasions. Facilitate the maintenance and cleanliness of the b uilding. Maintain professionalism in all student and staff i nteractions. This position description indicates the general nat ure and level of work expected of incumbent. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of incumbent. This position description is designed to illustrate the minimum requirements of the job. The performance appraisal for this position will evaluate the incumbent's ability to meet or exceed the minimum r equirements of the job. Finalized and approved job descriptions for all positions in the New Mexico School for the Arts will be housed in the Business Of ce and are updated periodically. Copies are availab le on request. Updated 7/6/2026 500 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501 | p) 505.310.4194 | f) 505.820.3529 | nmschoolforthearts.org