Ancillary Services is looking for Residence Life Advisors (RLAs) for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. RLAs act as peer-supporters, advisors, activity planners, administrators, and educators to maintain and develop our community standards. RLAs must work together with their fellow students, RLAs, Senior RLAs, department staff, facilities management, security services, food services, and other university members to help create an educational environment conducive to both living and learning.
Individuals selected as RLAs are those who demonstrate leadership, maturity, dependability, and involvement in their residence community, as well as sensitivity and concern for other residents. They must be committed to their own personal growth, taking care to budget personal time for study, work, relaxation, and continuous learning. RLAs must have a commitment, which extends beyond specific job responsibilities. Once chosen, the RLAs are provided with additional training and support services, which enhance their effectiveness in their job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a current UPEI student
• Satisfactory academic standing (minimum 65% average). (Each applicant must submit a copy of their unofficial degree audit with the application package. This information is kept confidently by the Selection Committee)
• Residence living experience (at least one year and preferably at UPEI)
• Good rapport with fellow residence students, and the ability to serve as a positive role model
• Sound knowledge of UPEI, campus services, residence life program, and different student activities
• Available to participate in training starting August 18th, 2025
• Valid Standard First-Aid certificate or willing to obtain it prior to August 18th, 2025
  In your application, please include in two-hundred words or less a statement that tells us what you would like to accomplish in this role. Also, at the end of your resume please include the name of the current RLA who you have asked to be a reference.
  Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.