• Description: RAs and Peer Mentors play vital roles in supporting students and fostering community in the residence halls, both working in alignment with UHRL’s residential curriculum, SOAR.  

• Key Benefits: 

  • Leadership & professional development 

  • Personal Growth 

  • Create connections in community and on-campus.  

  • Make a positive impact.  

  • Room credit & meal plan 

Resident Assistants (RAs) 

• As essential members of the UHRL team, RAs significantly contribute to the department’s mission by collaborating with students and staff to ensure the smooth operation of residential life. 

• Key Responsibilities: 

  • Support residents through Community Builders and Meetings, Owl Chats, and Roommate Success Plans. 

  • Serve as an approachable and active community member within floor, hall, and university. 

  • Serve on a duty rotation for assigned residence hall and respond to behavioral, crisis/emergency situations and refer situations to professional staff when appropriate. 

  • Assist with opening, vacation breaks (i.e. Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Break), closing, and other operational functions as they pertain to the residence halls. 

LLC Peer Mentors (PMs) 

• LLC PMs are representatives of UHRL and respective academic departments and offices within the University in partnership with their Living Learning Community. 

• Key responsibilities: 

  • Develop relationships with residents that further their academic and personal development connected to their Living Learning Community. 

  • Collaborate with Resident Assistants on their floor and in the building to discuss issues and concerns seen within the community. 

  • Plan and implement at least one specific Living Learning Community based engagement opportunity each month in conjunction with the Resident Assistant of your community. 

  • Provide support to students to get involved with relevant engagement opportunities and academic resources. 

RA Requirements 

• All RAs must be matriculated and confirmed Temple University students who are enrolled in a full-time degree program and hold at least sophomore class standing by the time of employment.  

• RA staff members must be in good standing with all offices of the University, including but not limited to: University Housing & Residential Life, the Bursar’s Office, and the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. 

• RAs must be enrolled and maintain at least 12 credit hours each semester. 

• RA staff members must maintain a minimum of 2.50 Cumulative/Semester GPA.  

• All RAs must be registered for classes and resolve any judicial issues, and academic or financial issues resulting in withdrawal from the University, at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester. 

• The RA role requires high visibility and availability within the community. Therefore, RAs must live in university assigned housing and abide by time off guidelines as outlined in the RA Agreement. 

PM Requirements 

• PM staff must be full-time, matriculated and confirmed Temple University students and at least of sophomore standing by the time position responsibilities begin. 

• PM staff must be in good standing with all offices of the University, including but not limited to: the Office of University Housing & Residential Life, Bursar’s Office, and the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. 

• PM staff must enroll and maintain at least 12 credit hours each semester. 

• PM staff must maintain a minimum of 2.5 Semester GPA and 2.5 Cumulative GPA. 

• In addition to maintaining academic expectations as outlined above, the PM may not be on current disciplinary probation, or have outstanding bills or conduct fines. 

• The PM role requires high visibility and availability within the community. Therefore, PMs must live in university assigned housing and abide by time off requests as outlined in the PM Agreement. 

• Step 1: Attend a Mandatory Information Session: 

  • Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 5:00 PM (SERC 116)  

  • Thursday, September 26, 2024, 4:00 PM (Zoom: bit.ly/TempleSSInfo1)  

  • Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 2:00 PM (Mazur 007)  

  • Friday, October 11, 2024, 1:00 PM (Zoom: bit.ly/TempleSSInfo2)  

  • Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5:00 PM (SERC 116)  

  • Friday, October 25, 2024, 3:00 PM (Zoom: bit.ly/TempleSSInfo3)  

• Step 2: Submit Your Application by October 28, 2024. 

  • Application available on the MyHousing portal under Employment Applications.  

• Step 3: Receive Updates Before Thanksgiving. 

• Step 4: Interviews in Early December. 

• Step 5: Hiring Decisions Announced Mid-February