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.

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 (2025–2026)

  • Scholarship to cover full cost of room
  • Meal plan (15+)
  • RA Stipend of $400 per semester
  • Priority registration

Application Process

For Mid-Year RAs

Application Opens September 15

For applicants starting in January 2026, we are primarily looking for non first-year students who must have lived on campus for at least one semester.

Dates for Application

  • Application Opens: September 15 at 8 a.m.
  • Application Closes: October 3 at 8 a.m.
  • Interviews: October 16–17
  • Offer Letters Sent by October 30

For Academic Year RAs

Application Opens October 10

Dates for the 2026-2027 Application

  • Application Opens: October 10 at 8 a.m.
  • Application Closes: November 3 at 8 a.m.
  • Interviews: February 4–6
  • Offer Letters Sent Out by March 2
  • Staff Orientation: March 19