Resident Assistant

Resident assistants (RAs) are an integral part of the University Housing team.

RAs are students first, but must also maintain their status as a para-professional staff member of the university. RAs are directly supervised by a hall director (HD).

The RA serves as the primary contact, educator, community builder and resource for residents within their assigned community and has responsibilities related to engagement, belonging, and crisis response.

RAs are required to reside in their assigned community. The RA position requires someone with good time management, as it is a very independent position. The RA position is a one academic year appointment and involves in-person work.

This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as leadership, communication, professionalism, career and self development and critical thinking.

RA Information Sessions

Do you...

Want to apply to be a Resident Assistant?
Need to know more about what an RA does?
Have questions you need answered about the position?
Want to find out the benefits of being an RA?

Attend one of the information sessions below to discover more!

We strongly encourage you to attend one of these sessions so that you better understand the RA position... so that you can ace the interview.  Each session includes a short presentation on the position, and plenty of time for your questions.

  • October 6th | 1 PM - 2 PM | Adohi Cabin
  • October 9th | 2 PM - 3 PM | MHS 143
  • October 14th | 3 PM - 4 PM | Adohi Cabin
  • October 15th | 11 AM - 12 PM | MC Classroom
  • October 22nd | 4 PM - 5 PM | Adohi Cabin
  • October 26th | 4 PM - 5 PM | MHS 143
  • October 30th | 12 PM - 1 PM | MC Classroom
  • November 3rd | 3 PM - 4 PM | Adohi Cabin
  • November 6th | 12 PM - 1 PM | MHS 143
  • November 11th | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | NWQ 108B
  • November 12th | 3 PM - 4 PM | MC Classroom
  • November 18th | 2:00-3:00 | MHS 143
  • November 19th | 11 AM - 12 PM | Adohi Cabin

Employment Information

Length of Employment

Resident assistants are expected to arrive on campus in late July for training before Move-In.

Employment responsibilities conclude after our residence halls close in May.

View current job description (PDF)

Current Benefits (2026–2027)

  • Scholarship to cover full cost of room
  • Meal plan provided
  • Stipend provided each semester

Application Process

For Academic Year RAs

Application Opens October 16

Dates for the 2027-2028 Application

  • Application Opens: October 16 at 8 a.m.
  • Application Closes: November 30 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Interviews: February 3–5
  • Offer Letters Sent Out by February 26th
  • Staff Orientation: March 11th, 7-9pm
2026–2027 Academic Year RA Application
(Opens October 16)