Contact point

Serve as a contact point for international students within your housing complex. Provide a warm welcome and a sympathetic ear. Be a problem solver and a source of information.

Social activity organiser

Arrange welcome and social activities for international students. Introduce them to Dutch culture and traditional celebrations. Provide information about, and stimulate interest in, social and sports activities.

Liaison

Liaise between students and other university and external services, for example: 

• student counsellors
• student psychologists
• DUWO housing service
• doctors and dentists

• Provide information, answer questions and act as a role model.
• Arrange activities with tenants to improve the living environment, e.g. house meetings, dinners, parties, etc.
• Correspond with (future) tenants, e.g. via social media (Facebook, Whatsapp, email).
• Make preparations for student arrival, welcome tenants, show them their rooms and explain the facilities.
• Provide contact information and explain house rules to new tenants.
• Be familiar with safety regulations.
• Attend training sessions and other relevant activities.
• Provide feedback to the coordinator of the Residence Life Programme.
• Conduct wellness checks in your building. 

As a Resident Assistant you will gain valuable experience that will be an asset to your CV. You will also be entitled to the following benefits.

Rent deduction

In order to reward your efforts, your monthly rent will be reduced.

Trainings

Resident Assistants will receive training on a wide range of subjects pertaining to their role.