Resident Assistant - NYU Prague

The RAs are local full-time university students who live in modern, fully furnished NYU residence halls together with NYU undergraduate students and work part-time at NYU Prague´s academic centers. The RAs are expected to live in an apartment in the student residence. An important part of the job is organizing events and trips. NYU employs a team of 8 RAs every semester. The job lasts 4-5 months and is usually renewed for the following semesters.

• A local BA or MA student
• Fully proficient in English (C1 level or equivalent)
• Fluent in Czech (or Slovak)
• At least 20 years old
• Highly responsible and reliable
• Flexible
• Outgoing and creative
• Communicative and enthusiastic
• Strong team player
• Empathetic

Primary role of the RA:
Live, be available and present in NYU Prague housing, get to know the students
Be a good listener
Be friendly, inclusive, kind and supportive
Contribute to building a community and friendly environment

What will you do?

Community and Programming Responsibilities:

Organize educational and fun trips and interesting events for the students;
Create a pleasant environment and community at NYU Prague;
Help the NYU students understand and get to know the culture, customs and traditions of their host country.

Administrative and Responsibilities:

Work about 10 hours per week at NYU Prague academic buildings;
Assist the residential and student life staff at NYU residences and academic centers as needed.

Crisis Response and Policy Enforcement Responsibilities:

Know, communicate, enforce existing university and residence hall policies and procedures;
Respond to emergency and crisis situations according to guidelines and approved procedures (help students see a doctor etc.);

Benefits:
Free modern housing in Holesovice or Vinohrady, competitive salary, friendly and beautiful working environment in the center of Prague, communicating with English native speakers on a daily basis, participating in many interesting events throughout the semester.

Deadline: April 21, 2023

Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work and live in the Czech republic prior to appointment.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.

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