Job Title 

Resident assistant

Job Description

The KI Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for fostering a cooperative and considerate educational community environment which contributes to the academic and personal growth and success of each student. This position provides lodging in lieu of pay for the first 15 hours of work.

Key job responsibilities include, but not limited to

Acts as a liaison between students and staff

Regularly available for students

Assists residents with problem solving or refers students to counseling resources

Mediates roommate conflicts as necessary

Works cooperatively with students to insure an environment that values individual differences and respects the rights of all students through open communication and appropriately confronts students with concerns and issues

Informs and educates students about their rights and responsibilities, KI policies and procedures and expectations of standards of conduct

Documents policy violations

Supports and encourage students in developing an active program of cultural, social, recreational and community activities

Orders supplies and determines need for maintenance, repairs and furnishings

Maintains household records and assigns rooms

Assists with check-in and checkout of residents

Facilitates group interaction and identity through event programming - Improves dorm atmosphere, program effectiveness, and interpersonal relations

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1+ year(s) prior work experience with international students

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Must be able to serve as a positive role model and mentor to students

Excellent problem solving skills

Ability to work evenings and weekends and be regularly available for students

High energy level and proven ability to work with a diverse population

Tact, patience and diplomacy, particularly with non-native English speakers

Flexible and able to change plans according to circumstances

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

One or more foreign language ability

Physical Requirements

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Climbing

Lifting up to 50+ pounds

Pulling

Pushing

Carrying

Grasping

Reaching

Bending

Visual Acuity

Color Determination

Speaking

Listening

Location

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Student Experience

Kaplan lnternational is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions.  Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors.  Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible.