Resident Assistant, Fall 2027 - Spring 2028

University of Delaware•Newark, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant (RA) is an essential member of the University of Delaware’s Residence Life & Housing team and reports directly to a Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC). RAs partner with residents to create welcoming, inclusive communities that support students’ academic, personal, social, and overall college experience. This is a live-in position. RAs must reside in their assigned Resident Assistant room and provide after-hours coverage, responding to the needs of students living in residence halls. The role includes maintaining a safe and secure environment, responding to student and facility needs, developing community, and completing administrative responsibilities, including assisting with residence hall opening and closing. RAs must participate in development and training programs, including asynchronous online summer modules, August training, mid-year training, ongoing development programs, staff meetings, and other required meetings. Some training and meeting sessions take place at night or on weekends. The position requires work during some holidays and availability for break and holiday closings.

Requirements

Be enrolled as an undergraduate student in a University of Delaware undergraduate college and fully matriculated in a degree-granting program; continuing education and graduate students are not eligible.
Have completed at least 24 credits by the start of the appointment.
Have a minimum 2.5 semester GPA and a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Be available Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. weekly for staff meetings and department trainings.
Be available for Student Staff Training in August 2027, opening, and all break and holiday closings.
Reside in the assigned Resident Assistant room.
Code of Conduct infractions will be considered before an appointment offer; infractions within the 12 months before the appointment start or active sanctions may make a candidate ineligible.

Responsibilities

Provide after-hours coverage and respond to the needs of students residing in the residence halls.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for resident students.
Develop inclusive communities that enhance and support students’ overall college experience.
Complete associated administrative responsibilities.
Assist with opening and closing the residence halls.
Attend and contribute to required development and training programs, staff meetings, and other meetings.