Residence Life Associate 2026

Key Responsibilities: 

Resident Support and Community Development

• Be present and available to residents, administrators, and the Coordinator of Residence Life and Off-Campus Housing.
• Maintain a positive and supportive attitude toward the Residence Life department, Curtis dining staff, maintenance staff, security, and other offices.
• Inform and update the Coordinator of Residence Life and Off-Campus Housing of any important building or community occurrences and of students with possible emotional, physical, or mental health concerns.
• Exhibit effective communication and listening skills.
• Support residents with sensitivity, understanding, and respect for confidentiality.

Programming and Curricular Responsibilities

• The RLA is required to support the programming/curricular responsibilities set forth by the Office of Residence Life and the Coordinator of Residence Life and Off-Campus Housing.
• Suggest, support, and assist with developing and implementing age- and interest-appropriate programs and activities for residents, considering residents’ needs, cultures, academic and performance schedules, and recreational abilities.
• Maintain bulletin boards on the 2nd–4th floors, ensuring they are neat, updated with approved materials, and reflective of relevant initiatives.
• Assist with cultural appreciation initiatives throughout the year and Thrift Swap events in the Spring.
• Assist with the administrative follow-up for Residence Life events, including marketing, supply preparation, and other related tasks.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative details for the Coordinator of Residence Life and residents, including RA training, meetings, orientation, check-in/check-out, key distribution, support with student mail and package distribution, monthly health and safety suite/room inspections, room condition reports, room selection, occupancy verification, etc.
• Assist with maintenance of databases, including master rosters (digital and paper format), MyCampus, and Asimut.
• Document incidents or disciplinary concerns immediately. Using Residence Life protocols, report and document any incidents or situations that compromise residents’ health, safety, or security.
• Report needed maintenance and repair work promptly.
• Attend Residence Life staff training, one-on-one meetings, and professional development or training opportunities.
• Participate in Tier 2 on-call duty rotation shared with the Head Resident Assistant on an alternating-week basis, including coverage during fall and spring breaks.
• Complete assigned paperwork and administrative tasks promptly, efficiently, and correctly.
• Maintain organization of common areas and storage/supplies in Lenfest Hall.
• Other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned by the Coordinator of Residence Life.
• Other duties as assigned.

Curtis welcomes applications from people with a wide variety of experience and backgrounds, who are eager to work hard, learn, and contribute.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate: 

• Prior Residence Life experience is preferred, though comparable experience in leadership, student support, or crisis response roles may substitute.
• Must have the ability to work within a group and independently to achieve department and institutional goals.
• Must be proactive in taking initiative to support and develop the student experience, program operations, and the Coordinator of Residence Life and Off-Campus Housing.
• Strong, positive communication skills are required.
• Understanding of and a commitment to the mission and purpose of Curtis and the Office of Residence Life.
• Must be able to role-model and enforce the policies of Curtis and the Office of Residence Life.

The ideal candidate must exhibit qualities consistent with Curtis’ core values:

• Pursuit of Excellence
• Learn by Doing
• Community
• Collaboration

• Position is located on the Curtis Institute of Music campus in Philadelphia and an in-person work schedule is required.
• Some night and weekend work is required.
• Exertional requirements are routine office environment.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire.

• Housing (single room within a shared suite) in Lenfest Hall, located near Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, is provided as part of the compensation for this position.
• Part-time position: 25 hours per week (flexible), including some evening and weekend hours and participation in Tier 2 on-call duty rotation.
• Full meal plan providing 19 meals per week during the academic semesters.
• Monthly stipend of $1,200.00 (gross).
• This position is not benefits-eligible.