Resident Assistant & Peer Navigator Application

If you are interested in becoming a Resident Assistant and/or Peer Navigator, you must:

  • Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with MCC.
  • Be a full-time undergraduate student for the 2024-25 school year.
  • Have completed at least 1 semester at MCC as a full-time matriculated student (transfer students are eligible, but must meet GPA requirement).
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Resident Assistant Responsibilities

  • Serve as a role model and guide referring students to college resources.
    Participate in weekday and weekend duty rotations, as well as day desk coverage.
  • Create programs for the residence hall students - educational and social events and activities  for residents to get involved.
  • Respond to student resident needs and concerns, make referrals when appropriate to other campus offices, staff or faculty.
  • Assist in policy education and enforcement.
  • Help to ensure the health and safety of student residents through incident response and routine health and safety inspections.
  • Assist in administrative responsibilities: room preparations, room condition reports, suite inspections, incident reports, check in/check out processes, office coverage, administrative paperwork and/or other tasks as assigned.
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings and a larger monthly meeting of all housing and residence life personnel.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Peer Navigator Responsibilities

  • Facilitate orientations during the summer and January sessions.
  • Attend Mandatory Paid Training: July 29th through August 09th, & January 6th through 7th.
  • Plan and organize activities for first year students throughout the school year.
  • Conduct campus tours and workshops for both new and current MCC students.
  • Assist in staffing the MCC Trib411 Information Desk.
  • Engage and mentor new students in person and through online platforms, including social media.
  • Work signature events at MCC ( MCC Open House, Admitted Student Day, etc.)
  • Attend weekly staff meetings on Mondays at 4:00pm.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Bi-weekly cash stipend.
  • Free Residence Hall single room for Fall 24/Spring 25 (student is responsible for submitting Housing Application and paying deposit). 
  • Larger bi-weekly cash stipend for students not able to live in the residence halls.
  • Limited meals provided during training and college events.  
  • Learn and develop transferable skills useful for future employment.
  • Opportunity to gain leadership experiences and connect with the MCC community.
  • MCC Apparel, uniforms provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1: Attend A Mandatory Information Session 

  • Thursday, February 15, at 6:00pm in the Canal Hall Lobby
  • Wednesday, February 28, at 12:00pm in the Prism Center (First Floor next to Deja Brew Coffee Shop)
  • Tuesday, March 5, at 6:00pm in the Canal Hall Lobby
  • Wednesday, March 6, at 3:00pm in the Prism Center (First Floor next to Deja Brew Coffee Shop)

Information Session Sign-up

Step 2: Submit Application & Reference Questionnaire Form 

Please take your time and complete the Resident Assistant / Peer Navigator Application.

Resident Assistant / Peer Navigator Application

All Applications must be received before 4:00pm on Friday, March 8th.

Step 3: Attend Individual Interview 

You will be invited to an individual interview with members of the selection committee. 

Step 4: Attend Group Interview 

All applicants must attend the Group Interview on Friday, April 14, from 2:00 to 5:00pm.