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Resident Assistants

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Resident Assistants

Resident Assistants (RAs) at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ support various community types within traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing. Resident Assistants are student leaders who are passionate about and committed to positively contributing to developing healthy, inclusive student communities within residential spaces.

Working along Housing and Residence Life Coordinators, Resident Assistants implement a co-curriculum that outlines a series of programs that provide important resources, involvement and community development opportunities throughout the academic year. Additionally, Resident Assistants help manage residential spaces and uphold residential and university policies.

 

Hiring Process

Housing and Residence Life seeks to hire a diverse group of student leaders each academic year as Resident Assistants. Housing and Residence Life seeks leaders who are passionate about and committed to positively contributing to the development of healthy, inclusive residence hall communities.

The Resident Assistant position is for the fall and spring terms of the applicable year with the option to add a Winter Term appointment. The position commences with intensive education and development in August 2027. All Resident Assistants are supervised by professional staff members who work in the Housing & Residence Life Office.

 

General Qualifications for the Resident Assistant Position

Resident Assistant candidates must be enrolled students for the current academic year and must be at least a first-semester sophomore for the upcoming fall term.

Candidates must:

  • Be in good academic standing (2.75 GPA or higher)

  • Maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher during their time in the position

  • Be in good standing with Ä¢¹½´«Ã½

  • Not be on any form of university probation or suspension

 

Interested in applying? Application Process Timeline

The Resident Assistant hiring process for the 2027–2028 academic year is now open. Those interested in the Resident Assistant position are encouraged to attend an interest session and Resident Assistant Social. Interest sessions are designed to help students learn more detailed information about the application process and the Resident Assistant position to determine if the role is a good fit. The Resident Assistant Social is a great opportunity to connect with current Resident Assistants, ask questions, and learn more about what it is like being a Resident Assistant. 

The application will be sent via email on November 12th, 2026, and is due on January 31st, 2027, at 11:59 PM EST.

In order to complete the application, candidates will need two (2) recommendations:

  1. One from a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ faculty or administrative/staff member 

  2. One from a current Housing and Residence Life Resident Assistant