Student Resident Life Assistant

Primary Responsibility

Under the direction of the Director of Student Life and Housing and the Residence Life Coordinator, the Residence Life Assistant performs varied administrative and clerical duties in support of the Residence Life program. This is a student position that will work a minimum of 5 hours per week for up to 18 weeks in the semester.

Pre-requisites (Qualifications Standards)

• Incumbent must be full-time enrolled CMC student pursuing a degree with experience working in residence life, student leadership positions, or other on-campus positions involving strong student engagement and administrative skills.
• Must be a current Resident Assistant.
• Applicants must demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to assume a high level of responsibility for managing one’s own work.
• Follow detailed directions and processes, maintain confidentiality, ability to engage and develop a positive rapport with students, and proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success.

Benefits

• Retirement contribution
• Annual and sick time
• Mental health resources
• Tuition benefit

Position Details

• Hiring pay rate is $21.12 per hour.
• CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience.
• The position is anticipated to close on July 6, 2026 or until filled.

Essential Duties

• Arrive two business days prior to RA team (or as determined by supervisor) to complete additional training and prepare for RA training each semester.
• Depart one business day after RA team to complete closing paperwork and other tasks as assigned.
• This position may take a lead role working with Residence Hall Association, educational programming, and other administrative projects such as Health and Safety checks.
• Work scheduled hours in the Office of Residence Life or Residence Hall Front Desk that support all campus operations.
• Front Desk administration,
• Coordinate Health & Safety checks as directed.
• Complete administrative tasks & paperwork as assigned.
• Co-advise & plan for Residence Hall Association
• Scheduling & Forms.
• Assist with RA Programming and other creative components of the RA role (bulletin boards, etc.).
• Process hall opening & closing forms.
• Reconcile P-card.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

• Position reports to Director of Student Life and Housing and Residence Life Coordinator.
• Supervisory Responsibility: Position has no supervisory responsibility.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required.
• Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Working Conditions

• This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.
• Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally.
• Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

Additional Information

• CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
• The College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
• Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the institution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental stewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations, and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not to compromise the needs of future generations.