RD and RA/AM Staff Information
Resident Director
Resident Directors (RDs) are former resident assistants
who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills. Each
residence hall complex is staffed with a Resident Director
who lives within the unit. The RD serves as the immediate
supervisor for the Resident Advisors (RAs) in their area.
RDs are responsible for providing the day-to-day support necessary
for the RA to be effective in their role as student leaders
for their floors or halls. In addition, the RDs are the immediate
referral persons for the RAs. The RDs work directly with the
Residence Life staff to ensure a healthy and safe residence
hall environment.
Resident Advisor/Apartment Manager
The position of Resident Advisor (RA) is multifaceted. One
role of the RA is that of liaison serving as a link between
the Student Affairs staff and residents. The RA acts as a
role model exhibiting behavior consistent with a successful
Clarkson student. RAs serve as peer advisors and are expected
to be available to residents who typically wrestle with a
multitude of transitional developmental issues. Ultimately,
the RA is a key residential leader with a focus on developing
a sense of community that facilitates academic success and
personal growth. Major responsibilities and duties RAs have
include:
- To promote a sense of community in the living unit
- To facilitate the creation of a residential environment that promotes academic achievement and success
- To foster an appreciation of and respect for social and cultural differences
- To assist residents in the transition to Clarkson, while promoting an atmosphere conducive to experiencing personal growth and development
- To encourage residents to become engaged in all facets of University life
- To plan, implement and document co-curricular programs for residents
- To uphold the Code of Student Conduct and refer violators as necessary
- To inform residents as directed or disseminated by the University
- To attend all staff meetings called by the Resident Director or Dean of Students staff
- To distribute Room Condition Reports and submit to Residence Life upon completion
- To assess the physical condition of the residence and submit repair requests
- To be "on duty" as assigned approximately once a week
- To generally be available on "non-duty" days to counsel residents or respond to questions and concerns
- To return to campus as housing opens and to remain until housing closes
- To facilitate roommate conflict resolution as needed
- To assist the Residence Life Office with verifying room assignments and occupancy
- Fulfill all other duties as assigned by the Resident Director of Dean of Students staff
