Resident Community Advisor (RCA) (Student Wage)

University of Virginia

Hours: Part time
Where: Charlottesville, VA
Posted: Sep 2

The Office of Summer & Special Academic Programs is seeking a undergraduate students to serve Resident Community Advisors (RCAs) for the UVA Advance summer program. UVA Advance is a residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students live in a residence hall on Grounds during Summer Session III and take two, 3-credit classes. Students also participate in workshops and field trips.

Resident Community Advisors monitor the residence hall, provide guidance and supervision to program participants, plan and execute informal evening activities, and supervise weekend excursions.

Start Date: July 9, 2026

End Date: August 8, 2026

Schedule: Exact hours vary according to on-call and other duties. All dates must be in-person in the assigned residence hall.

What you'd do

$1,674 to be paid in two instalments via Period Activity Pay
Housing (single room in residence hall) and dining plan
Parking pass and AFC access (if applicable)
Enforce University and program rules and policies, (including nightly curfew)
Provide supervision of program participants and communicate concerns and needs in a clear and timely manner to the Head RCA and Program Director
Conduct meetings with program participants
Plan and execute regular evening activities for program participants
Maintain an active presence in the program community and seek opportunities to build relationships with students
Possess willingness and ability to operate on-call for emergencies
Reside in Gibbons Hall during entirety of program (July 9-August 8)

Starts: 2026-02-10