Resident Assistants (RAs) are an integral part of Housing & Residential Programs.
They are the staff members who have the most direct and constant contact with students. Their primary responsibilities are to help facilitate a sense of community in the residence halls and to enhance the social, educational, spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural and environmental development of each resident.
RAs articulate for students the philosophy and policies of Housing & Residential Programs and the university. They represent Housing & Residential Programs and act as role models for students. The six basic roles of an RA are:
Community facilitator
Referral agent
Team member
Administrator
Educator/events planner
University representative
Students applying must meet these criteria:
Full time student, available entire academic year
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Be free of disciplinary action
Minimum of two semesters living on campus or comparable group living experience preferred. Need not be a current resident.
Personal attributes of maturity, honesty, openness, self-reliance, motivation, creativity and enthusiasm
Sincere interest in working with college students
Appreciation of & interest in different viewpoints, cultures & life styles
Completed application & three references on file
As a security sensitive position a required criminal background check will be conducted prior to employment
RAs are not allowed to be employed in any position outside of Housing & Residential Programs (on or off campus) at the same time they are working as an RA. This is due to the availability requirements inherent with the RA job.
On-Call rotation participation (including some weekends/holidays)
Weekly desk hours
RAs are required to begin training three weeks prior to the residence halls opening in the fall. Attendance at training is MANDATORY for all RAs.
RAs are required to stay 2 - 5 days after the residence halls close at the end of the semester and academic year to complete required administrative responsibilities.
RAs are required to attend regularly scheduled in-service training sessions. The in-service training schedule will be provided during Fall Training.
Monthly stipend: $700
RAs enjoy the advantage of a private room at the special RA room rate of $1,250 per semester ($2,500 per year), regardless of which residence hall they are assigned. RA room charges are billed at 50 percent for fall and 50 percent for spring. RAs are subject to existing meal plan requirements.
