Paraprofessional Selection Site for 2008-2009

Multicultural Advocate (MA) & Resident Advisor (RA)
 

The Resident Advisor assumes an active leadership role in developing and maintaining a positive community environment within the residence halls. He or she serves as a role model and resource person in assisting students in their education, personal growth, and sense of belonging in the residence hall community and at the University of Illinois.
 

• Role Model
• Peer Advisor
• Resource Person for issues of social identity and social justice
• Student Advocate
• Educator

The daily life of a Resident Advisor includes but is not limited to:

• Developing positive relationships with all residents on floor and knows them on a personal level.
• Fostering a floor environment conducive to learning and academic success.
• Committing to developing a community that is safe, open, and supportive for a diverse student population.
• Helping floor leaders and concerned residents understand their roles and advises them on programming policies, procedures, budgets, and timelines to carry out their plans or to address their concerns.
• Addressing the needs of underrepresented and special interest groups and works with paraprofessional and professional staff and campus resources to plan strategies to incorporate these students into the floor, hall, and university communities.

This is achieved through:

• Planning and implementing active/passive programs each semester.
• Participating in floor and hall activities.
• Being knowledgeable about and referring students and staff to campus and community resources.
• Serving on Residential Life Committees as assigned.
• Attending RA staff development meetings on Wednesday nights from 7-9pm.
• Negotiating Living Learning Community responsibilities, if any, with the Program Coordinator and the Residence Hall Director for 2-5 hours per week