SUMMER INSTITUTE Resident Assistant

THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR SUMMER INSTITUTE 2026 - July 11 - July 17, 2026

Position Summary: Resident Assistant work alongside Resident Directors to support Summer Institute students in student life on the dorms, after class time, and during off campus excursions. Resident Assistants have the responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and Christ-centered student-life experience. This position involves work in multiple settings including on the dorm and during multiple excursions off of Covenant College's campus.

Work Schedule:

• The Resident Assistant will be on active duty when students are in the dorms during on/off campus activities.

• On duty in dorm: 9:00 pm - 7:30 am

• On duty in lunch and chapel: 11:45 am - 1:30 pm

• On duty on/off campus events: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• The Resident Assistant will be on call if needed while not on active duty

Qualifications for Position:

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
• In good standing with Student Development
• Minimum 2.75 G.P.A.
• Strong student development skills
• Able to work independently
• Strong character and integrity

Expected Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting a positive student-life experience
• Ensuring a safe on/off campus experience
• Encouraging Christ-centered environment
• Communicating with Resident Directors

Work Habits (with the alignment of Core Values) The College asks its staff members the following fundamental work habits:

• Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness)
• Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative)
• Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness)
• Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)
• Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative)
• Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Employee Handbook on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. (Integrity, Faithfulness)