Resident Assistant
Heifetz Institute RAs are individuals who exhibit strong leadership capabilities, communication skills, and conflict management techniques. The RA helps to facilitate a positive living and learning environment during the six-week program. RAs are required to live on campus (air-conditioned, single occupancy) for the duration of the summer, and will act as both resource and role model to students attending the summer program. The RA strives to provide a positive intellectual, emotional and social living environment for Institute students. A Heifetz Institute RA displays sensitivity to and interest in people, neutrality, respect for dignity and worth of the individual, open-mindedness on issues, has a great degree of empathy, and is able to handle autonomy, make decisions, and identify and resolve issues quickly and decisively.
- Online Training: 6/18/22 – 6/20/22
- Staff Arrival Date: 6/21/22
- In-Person Training: 6/22/22 – 6/23/22
- Summer Festival: 6/24/22 – 8/7/22
- Staff Departure Date: 8/8/22
Requirements for the Resident Assistant position are as follows:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Bachelor’s degree in education or music related field
- Knowledge or experience in classical music
- Experience working in Student Life or Student Affairs
- Responsive and attentive to communications during expanded business hours (8:00 – 22:00)
- Ability to healthily cope with stressful and demanding situations
- A commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion as they relate to the Heifetz Institute and its community
- Adheres to the Heifetz Institute policies and procedures in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the program
- Proof of up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19 with an FDA approved or authorized vaccine
Responsibilities of the Resident Assistant are as follows:
- The main responsibility of the Resident Advisor is to be available and to “be present;” e.g., to provide support, encouragement and leadership to his/her residential community.
- The RA helps to facilitate a positive living and learning environment by building relationships with his/her residents, and assisting them in developing positive relationships with each other
- Hold weekly Residence Hall meetings to convey important information
- Help facilitate weekly or bi-weekly recreational student activities
- Holding residents accountable for their behavior
- Educating residents on the policies and procedures of the Institute
- Role modeling positive attitudes and behaviors
- Helping to facilitate an environment that allows students to meet their goals
- Mediating disputes and thereby providing opportunities to for residents to look at the world from different perspectives
- Serving as a resource and liaison
- Providing helping skills for residents in need
- Supporting and enforcing the policies and procedures of the Faculty and Administration
- Keeping track of resident occupancy
- Responding to all requests and emergencies during duty hours.
- Documenting policy violations
- Reporting maintenance, health, safety, and facility concerns
- Other duties as assigned
The Resident Assistant will work in the Institute’s administrative offices & teaching facilities and, as such, is expected to dress in appropriate attire. Ripped jeans, mini skirts, halter-tops, tank tops, shorts, and t-shirts with graphics are discouraged during business hours and concerts.
Compensation
Compensation is $2,500 for the contracted period. Housing and meals will be provided for the duration of the contract. Employment is contingent upon the signing of a contract by the Resident Assistant and the Heifetz Institute, as well as passing a background check. The Resident Assistant will be responsible for their own transportation costs to and from the Institute.