What is a Resident Assistant (RA)?
Resident Assistants (RAs) are front line helpers on staff. RAs are dedicated to learning about their residents so that we can help make their stay in our hall a pleasant one. RAs plan programs/events to build community in the residence halls, and they are trained to help mediate and resolve resident issues. RAs also enforce policy and serve in an on-call duty rotation to ensure the safety and security of the residence Halls.
General Job Responsibilities (click for details)
- Be available, approachable, visible, and serve as a resource to students in your area by assisting them with personal, social, academic, and general problems.
- Regularly interact with students on assigned floor(s) and building.
- Plan and facilitate assigned number of programs (events) per semester.
- Serve in an “on duty” rotation in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Confront and report inappropriate student behavior that infringes on the rights of others or violates the Student Code of Conduct, while both on AND off duty.
- Attend monthly all-staff meetings, weekly area staff meetings, weekly one-on-one meetings with your supervisor and any other meetings as required by your supervisor, or the Director of Residence Life.
- Assist in the opening and closing of the Residence Halls (August opening, Thanksgiving Break closing/opening, Winter Break closing/opening, Spring Break closing/opening, May Closing & Senior Days)
- Conduct monthly Health and Safety Inspections of your assigned residential area.
- Remain on campus a minimum of two weekends a month.
- General area assistance and other duties as assigned.
RA Compensation Model (click for details)
- RAs are compensated $9,000 per year* ($4,500 per semester) applied directly to their student account.
- *Advertised compensation rates are based upon the current budget and are subject to change pending budget approval for new year.
Application Process 2025-2026
How to Apply?
Click here to apply for the RA Application 2025-2026! Applications due by Wednesday, February 5th at 4:00 PM
Candidate Eligibility (click for details)
In order to be considered for the Resident Assistant position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time day or graduate student throughout course of employment (12 academic credits).
- Must be in good academic standing with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be in satisfactory disciplinary status as determined by Director of Residence Life & Community Standards.
- Outside employment is permitted but may not exceed more than 12 hours during any given week for new RAs, or 20 hours per week for returning RAs.
Recruitment Timeline (click for details)
- Applications Open– Monday, December 2nd at 9:00 AM
- Applications Due– Wednesday, February 5th at 4:00 PM
- Individual Interviews – Monday, February 10th – Wednesday, February 20th
- RA Group Process – Sunday, February 23rd at 1:00pm (tentative)
- Hiring Decisions – Wednesday, March 5th at 4:00pm
- Accept/Deny Deadline – Wednesday, March 19th at 4:00pm
- Student-Staff Roommate Selection – TBD
Info Sessions/Tabling (click for details)
- Jan 14th, 7-8 PM: Shamie Info Session
- Jan 16th, 5-6 PM: Fels Student Life Info Session
- Jan 21st, 7-8 PM: Remillard Info Session
- Jan 23rd, 3-4 PM: Fels Student Life Info Session
- Jan 28th, 12-1 PM: Lombard Tabling
- Jan 30th, 6-7 PM: Lombard Tabling