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Understanding of restorative/corrective practices and responsive behavior methods
Effective communication skills and the ability to work with students, administration, and support staff
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Strong sense of Professionalism
The ability to adapt to new and changing situations and environments
Self-motivated and go-getter energy for projects and tasks

The Precollege Programming unit in the Division of Continuing Studies is looking for individuals interested in working with middle and high school students as Residential Assistants for Badger Summer Scholars (BSS), the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP), Wisconsin International Precollege Academy (WIPA) and the Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP). Our programs provide opportunities for students to immerse themselves in campus life and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and challenging learning environment. The classes are designed to challenge students beyond their current limits and expose them to life on a university campus. When not in class, students participate in a number of field trips, activities, and adventures that allow them to build lifelong friendships and get to know the UW-Madison campus.

This role offers more than just summer employment—it’s an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. You will strengthen leadership skills by guiding diverse groups of students, sharpen critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities in dynamic situations, and develop organizational and time‑management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities. You’ll also enhance communication and teamwork skills through collaboration with peers and staff. We welcome applicants who are open to working in multiple programs, however, program placement can depend upon student enrollment.

Residential Assistants live in the UW campus residence hall with the students and other RAs during the program. They are responsible for supervising students and planning non-academic activities. Residential Assistants help create a dynamic, supportive community where students feel safe, engaged, and inspired. They lead fun activities, build connections, and ensure student well‑being by upholding safety and program standards.

The Precollege Programming unit in the Division of Continuing Studies is looking for individuals interested in working with middle and high school students as Residential Assistants for Badger Summer Scholars (BSS), the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP), Wisconsin International Precollege Academy (WIPA) and the Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP). Our programs provide opportunities for students to immerse themselves in campus life and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and challenging learning environment. The classes are designed to challenge students beyond their current limits and expose them to life on a university campus. When not in class, students participate in a number of field trips, activities, and adventures that allow them to build lifelong friendships and get to know the UW-Madison campus.

This role offers more than just summer employment—it’s an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. You will strengthen leadership skills by guiding diverse groups of students, sharpen critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities in dynamic situations, and develop organizational and time‑management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities. You’ll also enhance communication and teamwork skills through collaboration with peers and staff. We welcome applicants who are open to working in multiple programs, however, program placement can depend upon student enrollment.

Residential Assistants live in the UW campus residence hall with the students and other RAs during the program. They are responsible for supervising students and planning non-academic activities. Residential Assistants help create a dynamic, supportive community where students feel safe, engaged, and inspired. They lead fun activities, build connections, and ensure student well‑being by upholding safety and program standards.


Specific responsibilities include:

• Promote student engagement through planning social, cultural, and educational activities in afternoon, evening and weekends.
• Serve as a peer resource and mentor, helping students navigate academic, personal, and social challenges.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and residence hall regulations to protect student welfare.
• Respond to emergencies or unexpected situations at any time of day or night.
• Maintain visibility and availability in common areas whenever students are present.
• Work closely with other residential staff to support programming and daily operations.
• Plan and lead activities both independently and in collaboration with other staff.
• Think critically to troubleshoot issues and resolve conflicts among residents.
• Assist with student check-in/check-out and orientation processes.
• Help manage program logistics, such as schedules, attendance, and event coordination.
• Document and report incidents or concerns to supervisors when necessary
• Participate in all RA and large group staff meetings and orientation.


Expectations
• Transportation: RAs are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from campus before and after their assigned program(s).
• Student Engagement: Whenever students are present in the building, staff are available and interacting with them in lounge and group spaces.
• Responsiveness: RAs must be prepared to respond to diverse situations that may arise at any time of day or night.
• Professional Conduct: Employees are expected to remain drug‑ and alcohol‑free while on duty and whenever in the presence of students. Smoking and drinking are not permitted within the dorm area for the duration of the program.
• Team Collaboration: RAs work closely with other residential staff throughout the summer and are expected to act as team players. This includes:
• Practicing open and mature communication
• Demonstrating flexibility and initiative in planning and running activities both independently and with colleagues
• Thinking critically to troubleshoot issues and concerns as they arise

To learn more about our programs, please visit our website at https://precollege.wisc.edu/

RAs will run activities and supervise students on field trips throughout the UW campus and larger Madison city area. This can involve a substantial amount of movement every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/