Roles and Responsibilities

• The Resident Assistant is an integral position within the Residential Life program.
• RAs live on each residence hall floor or community. Their role is to provide resources and support to help you succeed.
• They provide information targeted to address academic success, personal development, and professional growth among other topics.
• They help address any issues that may come up for you during your time living on campus and can direct you to the appropriate resources.
• One of the RA’s most important roles is to connect with their residents in order to foster a sense of community on campus.

Prerequisites for Resident Assistants

1. 1. Achieved sophomore status, or the equivalence of two semesters of academic work
   2. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.60, which must be maintained while employed
   3. Maintain enrollment as a full-time student while employed
   4. Lived in the residence hall for a minimum of two semesters

Benefits of being a Resident Assistant

1. 1. Room and Board provided​
   2. Develop lasting friendships with residents and fellow staff members ​​
   3. Improve time management and organizational skills​
   4. Increase communication skills​
   5. Opportunity to challenge yourself and express creativity

The Senior Resident Assistant position maintains the same duties as an RA.

However the SRA is a second year staff member who also serves as a staff mentor for first year staff members.

They are responsible for assisting in training and developing first year staff members on conflict mediation, policy enforcement, and community development.

The Head Resident position is a student supervisor position given to a select number of returning staff members.

HRs are responsible for assisting with the ongoing development and training of their area staff, assisting with RA hiring and selection processes, and assists the Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC) of each area in the day-to-day operations of each residential area.

Each residential living area has access front desks which serve as a point of contact for residents.

Department Assistants provide customer service to students by assisting with mail, room lock-outs, equipment check-out, and contacting on-call staff in the event of emergencies.

Department Assistants also can train to become tour guides, representing the residence halls to new students on special event dates.