Resident Assistant Position Overview
RA Position Details
Position Title: Resident Assistant (RA)
Department/Unit: University Housing/Residence Life
Supervisor Title: Residence Hall Director/Assistant Residence Hall Director
CED Pay Level: Highly Specialized
Compensation: Provided in the form of room waiver, stipend, and a meal plan.
Important note on RA room placements:
Each residence hall has designated 'staff' rooms strategically placed on the floor to support the needs of the community. RAs are typically assigned to a single room with a community bath. RA housing accommodations requests and supporting documentation (ADA and religion/sincerely held beliefs) are reviewed and determined by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance.
Mission Statement:
To create a community where students are safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Position Overview:
The Resident Assistant (RA) position lives on an assigned residence hall floor to create communities by creating engagement opportunities for residents. They work to form individual relationships with all residents. They serve on duty and complete round(s) to help support safe, respectful, and academically conducive environments. The RA position serves for the academic year, both fall and spring semester, or duration of. The RA position is a 20-hour-a-week position. RAs are not guaranteed for rehire each year; performance from the prior year, eligibility, and department need will determine whether they are rehired.