Resident Assistant (Temporary) in London

We are looking for three enthusiastic Resident Assistants to support an international high school program in London. This temporary, full-time opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with young people in a multicultural environment. Resident Assistants will live on-site with students, provide guidance and support throughout the program, and help ensure a safe, positive, and engaging experience. The role begins on 31 August 2026, with the program running from 2–23 September 2026.

On the High School Abroad Academy program, students spend the first three weeks of their program in London participating in the Global Gateway Academy. Here students will participate in an Intercultural Communication & Leadership course, engage in interactive workshop discussions, and community engagement activities throughout London that explore how values, perspectives and communication styles shape cross-cultural interactions. After completing the Global Gateway Academy, students then travel to their final destination (Barcelona or Kyoto for Fall 2026) where they continue their program.

Students on this program will be US high school students and meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be between the ages of 15 and 18 when the program starts
• Be in the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th year of schooling
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Demonstrate, through the application process, flexibility, maturity, adaptability and readiness to face the challenges of living in a new culture

For the Fall 2026 program there will be approximately 37 students participating.

While in London for the first three weeks, they will participate in:

• In-Person Class – The Intercultural Communication & Leadership Course will be taught by local instructors. The course is designed for 45 contact hours.
• Online Class – Students will begin their online ASU course work.
• Cultural Activities – 3 cultural activities per week, including community engagement activities.
• Day Trips – 2 day trips to nearby destinations.

Global Gateway Academy Housing:

• All students and resident assistants will stay at a central hotel near Oxford Street.
• Breakfast is included, options include a continental breakfast or an a la carte menu.
• Students are placed in double rooms; resident assistants placed in single rooms.

Resident Assistant Job Description:

• There will be three resident assistants for the Global Gateway Academy.
• Resident assistants will have a rotating schedule where they will:
• Participate in nightly room checks at curfew.
• Be on-call after 10:00 pm in case of student issues.
• Participate in community engagement activities and cultural activities (typically 3-4x per week).
• Additional responsibilities include:
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive community within the accommodations.
• Host weekly check-in sessions with your students.
• Support interpersonal development.
• Conduct room inspections and assist with check-in/check-out procedures.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to students.
• Manage participants’ behavioral and academic issues.
• Assist local CIEE center staff with program logistics.
• Mediate conflicts and facilitate constructive dialogue among students.
• Complete administrative responsibilities such as incident reports and attending staff meetings.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members within CIEE London.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

A typical day as an RA can look like:

• Morning check-in with students.
• Assisting a student with a doctor's appointment.
• Answering housing questions.
• Chaperoning a community engagement or cultural activity.
• Responding to an after-hours maintenance issue.
• Writing an incident report as issues arise.

General Requirements:

• Ability to meet the outlined job description.
• Experience working with high school students is preferred.
• Experience creating positive and inclusive group dynamics.
• A positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability during unanticipated changes.
• Empathy and active listening skills.
• Calm decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Authorization to stay lawfully in the Program Location for the duration of the program.

Compensation: Weekly stipend of approximately 150 GBP, housing at the group accommodation hotel, flight expenses to/from London, public transport pass.