What Do the Residential Programmers Do?
We are excited that you are interested in a Residential Programmer position! These positions encompass the work of what is currently the Residential Programming Board (RPB) & Residence Education Programmer (REP) positions! Residential Programmers engage residents in an inclusive community through large-scale, diverse, social and educational programming. These programs are unique and financially accessible opportunities often through collaboration with organizations both on and off campus.
To see examples of the types of programming we put on, check out our social media pages linked below:
Community Development & Programming
Programming: Residential Programmers will collaboratively plan numerous programs each quarter, including both active programs and passive programs. Passive programs include initiatives such as social media campaigns, bulletin boards, handouts, informative flyers, and many other means to passively engage the residential community. Programs can fall into various categories as outlined below though they are often a mix of categories.
- Social: Each quarter, we host 26 free or low-cost events, including cooking workshops, and movie screenings nearly every weekend. The other events are our “Passion Projects” — planned and led by programmers for residents.
- Academic Success: Academic Success encompasses a holistic definition of “academic”; it pertains not only to the success of students in their classes and GPAs but also in their study habits, academic resources, career planning, etc.
- Social Justice & Diversity: We discuss the different identities and backgrounds of our residents in order to foster inclusive residential communities. We create programs that promote awareness and understanding of ongoing social justice issues.
- Wellness: We take a holistic approach to defining wellness to promote personal well-being across a variety of areas which include emotional/mental, physical, environmental, financial, and spiritual wellness.
Office Hours: Each week, on average, Residential Programmers members will work no more than 19.5 hours. These hours are devoted time to work on upcoming projects, any programming needs, and other programming obligations. 10 of these hours each week are spent during pre-scheduled office hours to work on tasks.
Collateral Assignments: There are opportunities for Residential Programmers to participate in elective areas to gain more skills and insights, such as: social media management, staff team development activities, and more!
Collaboration and Teamwork: Residential Programmers are responsible for many different tasks that require working with a variety of campus and community partners. They routinely work with one another to achieve programming goals and to adequately support residential students. Additionally, they will support efforts as needed for the other Student Leaders including Resident Advisers, RCSA, and Hall Councils.
Administrative Responsibilities
Residential Programmers are responsible for many important administrative tasks that will help them be successful, such as time management, organization, and proactive communication. Some additional administrative tasks they will do on a daily basis include completing and submitting event plans; deliver marking to the appropriate campus locations; organize programming materials; making fiscally responsible program supply lists; responding to emails in a timely manner, and others.
Key Skills
Some skills of successful Residential Programmers include, but are not limited to
- Time management
- Compassion & Empathy
- Organization
- Taking Initiative
- A desire to learn
- Reflection
- Resourcefulness
- Proactive Communication for any support needed
Compensation
Student Leaders are given in-kind compensation in the form of room, laundry, and a dining plan in exchange for completing the roles and responsibilities stated in the agreement. This role is not considered an employed position by the University.
Residential Programmers are provided housing credit up to the value of the cost of a double room with a private bath.
For example, for a room that is equal to or cheaper than the cost of a double room with private bath, Residential Programmers would not be responsible for any housing cost. For a room, greater than the cost of a double room with private bath, Residential Programmers would be responsible for the difference between the cost of their selected room and a double room with private bath.
Residential Programmers receive a daily dining stipend equivalent to a level 1 dining plan. Residential Programmers are also compensated with dining funds during Autumn Training.
Residential Programmers have their $36 quarterly laundry fee covered.
Interested in Applying to be a Residential Programmer?
The application for the 2025-2026 academic year will be open from November 18, 2024 to Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Click below to learn more about the application process.