Thinking About Becoming a Resident
Assistant?
What Does an RA Really Do?
Build Community
RAs build community in the residence halls and apartment complexes by making door and hall decorations, creating programs for residents to attend, and getting to know the residents living in their building.
Respond to Needs
An important part of being an RA is responding to your resident's needs. Some of the ways RAs do this is through programming, connecting their residents to resources, and responding to lockouts.
Staff Responsibilities
RAs also have administrative responsibilities such as opening and closing the residence halls, logging maintenance requests, attending a staff meeting once a week, and attending training and staff development events.
The Benefits
1
Leadership Experience
Being an RA provides crucial leadership experience that can give you an edge over your competition when it comes to entering the job market or applying to schools to continue your education. Being an RA is a unique experience that makes you stand out!
2
Free Housing and Stipend
College is super expensive and being an RA can help with this! Every RA gets free housing for the semesters that they are working. RA's living in residence halls also get their own room and do not have roommates! Along with this, RAs also get a paycheck for $7.75 for 14 hours per week.
3
Lasting Friendships
Being an RA makes you a part of the residence life family and opens the door to creating many new connections. You will meet RAs on your staff that will become your friends, as well as RAs on other staffs and residents too!