Resident Assistant (RA) - Academic Year 2027 - 2028

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant (RA) is a part-time, non-benefited student position at the University of North Dakota. Only UND students are eligible. RAs live on their assigned floor or wing and serve as a primary resource for community building and student learning and growth. They foster a positive community, support residents with personal and academic concerns, help residents connect with one another and with UND, promote intentional learning through the residential curriculum, uphold University policy, and serve as a University resource and liaison. RAs work approximately 20 hours per week on a staff of four to nine RAs, depending on the hall. The position pays $650 per month and includes a room waiver for the designated hall assignment. The start date is Fall 2027, and the RA reports directly to a Resident Director, with indirect reporting to the Associate Director of Residence Life and the Director of Housing & Residential Life.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a full-time student at UND for Fall 2027.
Must have lived in on-campus housing for at least one full semester before starting the position.
Must meet the residence hall eligibility requirement and reside in the assigned room throughout the employment terms.
Must be at least 18 years old by August 1, 2027.
Must have a cumulative college GPA of 2.50 or higher at the start of employment.
Must successfully complete a Criminal History Background Check.
Must not hold outside employment, an internship, CFI, or student teaching assignment during the employment term.
Must be able to stand for 3–4 hours at a time.
Must be able to lift or move 30–45 pounds.
Must be able to use stairs.
Must be able to withstand loud noises and blinking lights during fire drills and evacuations.
Must be able to walk for 1–2 hours at a time.
Must be able to perform job tasks during late evening and early morning hours as needed.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Act as a peer mentor to residents on the assigned wing, floor, or hall.
Reach out to residents, participate in meetings, and work as part of a team.
Write concise, factual, and non-judgmental incident reports and complete other administrative tasks.
Recognize and respond to emergencies and resident concerns, and connect students to campus resources.
Plan, budget, and organize programs and activities that build community and a sense of belonging among residents.
Promote and support intentional learning through the residential curriculum.
Uphold University policy and serve as a resource and liaison for the University.