The Resident Assistant (RA) is a vital member of the Housing and Residential Life (HRL) team, responsible for fostering a supportive and inclusive residential experience within their assigned residential community. RAs serve as peer mentors and role models, providing guidance, support, and resources to residents. They facilitate community-building initiatives, organize social and educational programs, and enforce residence life policies. RAs also serve as a liaison between residents and campus resources, advocating for the needs of their peers while promoting a safe and respectful living environment. RAs are directly supervised by a Resident Director (RD) who supports their development in the RA role.
RA ROLE TYPES
While the focus of all RAs is fundamentally the same, we offer different opportunities
for RAs to support our unique residential community experiences.
Note that detailed duties and expectations are outlined in the Resident Assistant Appointment Agreement and other personnel documents. However, the following outline the general responsibilities for all RAs.
Students must meet the following criteria at the time of hire and maintain them throughout their employment to be eligible for the RA role.