LMU Summer Programs enrolls upward of 180 high school students (14-18 years old) in June and July to experience a sneak-peek at college academics. Students attend innovative academic courses taught by both visiting lecturers and LMU faculty, and are designed to inspire critical and creative thought in a fun and collaborative way. This is their opportunity to experience college level classes, grow as individuals, and learn what it truly means to have the heart of an LMU Lion.
And that's where you come in.
If you are a current undergraduate with a passion for LMU and a desire to help transform the lives of these talented Summer Lions, then we invite you to apply to be a Summer Programs Resident Advisor. This position will require working in person and living on campus from June 13 to July 20, 2025.
Important: If you have worked as a Resident Advisor previously for either LMU, another university, or Summer Programs, then you may consider applying for the Lead Resident Advisor position. If you would like more information about this position, email Bradford Barnes, Program Coordinator for Summer Programs, at Bradford.Barnes@lmu.edu.
Job Specifications:
- Attend and participate in Summer Resident Advisor Training from June 13-20, 2025. No training will be held on June 19.
- Attend and assist in leading all non-academic, off-campus activities including weekend excursions throughout LA and service opportunities with the program participants
- Serve as a mentor and leader to 180+ students over the course of the programs
- Plan and implement programs within and outside of the residence hall, including but not limited to, social functions, service opportunities, roundtable discussions, and reflection based activities.
- Address students who impose upon community standards and violate Summer Programs and/or University policies
- Maintain building safety and security. Respond to emergencies and crisis situations as they occur.
- Work collaboratively with various on-campus departments to ensure the success of the program
- Attend meetings with the Summer Programs Team
- Attend a series of planning meetings (dates to be provided in advance) before and during the program
- Answer student and parent inquiries
- Mediate student conflicts
- Limited time off based on supervisor approval
Additional Information:
All individuals (including students, faculty, staff, and volunteers) who will be working directly with, supervising, chaperoning or otherwise overseeing minors on campus must complete and clear a Live Scan fingerprinting check (as well as a background check) prior to the program start date.
Who We're Looking For:
- Current LMU First-Years, Sophomores or Juniors
- No judicial sanctions
- Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills
- Summer work-study approved
- Must be available to work from June 13, 2025 - July 20, 2025
*Please note that this is a live-in position requiring availability on nights, weekends and some holidays. Schedules will allow for limited flexibility.
Read the full 2025 Resident Advisor Job Description
Compensation + Perks:
- Hourly pay of $17.58/hr**
** The above hourly rate is based on the most up to date rate provided by LMU HR Policy and Student Employment Services. Hourly rate may be adjusted if necessary as indicated by the County of Los Angeles wage policy. Any adjustment made to the hourly rate will be communicated in a timely manner.
Additional Perks:
- Room and board from June 13 - July 20
- A meal package of 3 daily meals for the duration of the program
- Act as a chaperone for off-campus trips such as Disneyland
Application Timeline:
- Application is due January 31, 2025
- Interviews will be scheduled in February.
- Application status updates will be communicated by March 2025
The 2025 Resident Advisor Application is Now Open!