CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES ARCHIVE

Duties and responsabilities

The RAs will live together with the students enrolled in the Pre-College Program in order to create and maintain a healthy environment for the resident community and help each student achieve their personal, academic, and social goals.

Connection to the Student Life Department

• Serve as a liaison between residents and the Student Life Department
• Attend weekly SLD staff meetings to discuss upcoming activities and any resident issues
• Check emails and messages often, and keep in regular contact with Student Life coordinators
• Administrative duties including assisting with check-in, paperwork, and money management

Educator and Community Promoter

• Understand and educate students about applicable policies and regulations
• Be knowledgeable about university resources to help students integrate into the campus community
• Plan, promote and participate in social and recreational activities, specifically evening activities and Educational Field Learning activities.
• Be familiar with local events and activities and encourage students to explore the city and surroundings in order to promote cultural integration and understanding

Peer advisor and Supervisor/Emergency responder

• Act as a positive role model for both students and fellow staff members by not participating in questionable or unethical behavior
• Perform as a mediator in conflicts among residents and staff, within the limits of personal capabilities and referral to supervisor
• Respond appropriately to students in crisis – physical, emotional – through assessment, referral to experienced professionals and follow-up
• Ensure conformity to university regulations including curfew, behavior and housing policy
• Carry emergency phone at all times, respond immediately and appropriately

Competencies

• Leadership potential as shown through past leadership experiences, and a desire to advocate for
• Flexibility
• Creativity and positive energy – offers new or different solutions to solve problems or meet student/school needs
• Commitment to personal growth
• Sensitivity and genuine concern for other students
• Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Strong time management skills

Conditions:

• Applicants must have at least one semester of Italian Language or Culture and previous experience living in Florence. A letter of recommendation from your Italian language instructor should be presented on application.
• Applicants must be in good academic
• Applicants must have reported to the Italian Immigration Service and have a valid permesso di soggiorno (residence permit) if an enrollment letter will be provided for the scholarship in order to extend an existing permit, if needed*.
• Applicants must not have current judicial
• Applicants cannot hold a position elsewhere

Benefits

The RA will benefit from a scholarship which will allow them to receive a 3-credit transfer of PS CS LS 300 Learn and Serve. The RA will be issued a letter of enrollment and international health insurance for residence purposes if needed. The scholarship will include accommodation in Florence and during working field trips and a partial meal plan for the duration of the program.

Period of performance

AUF offers two separate Pre-College Sessions during the summer of 2025. Applicants must be available for both sessions. The two Pre-College Programs run from:

RA Training Period:  June 10 - June 27, 2025

3-Week Pre-College I: Monday, June 30, 2025 to Friday July 18, 2025

3- Week Pre-College II: Monday, July 21, 2025 to Friday, August 8, 2025

The RA position begins on Tuesday, June 10 (with RA arrival into Florence on Monday, June 9) and ends on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity for personal growth and the development of transferable skills.

Application Process

• Send resume, cover letter and two references (one from an Italian language/culture instructor) to alumni@auf-florence.org by March 1, 2025.
• Group and individual interviews will be held in the following weeks
• Selected applicants will be notified by April 10, 2025

*Applicants are responsible for renewing their permit of stay before the expiration date. The cost of renewal is at the expense of the student.