Resident Assistants (RAs) serve as an integral part of campus life. RAs help shape the community in each residence hall. Residence Life seeks to hire students that want to be a part of a dynamic, multifaceted position. RAs provide opportunities to foster strong relationships with fellow students, be an outstanding leader on campus, and develop as individuals, students, and professionals.

Benefits of the RA position include:
 
•  A room grant, which covers the RA's full housing expenses for both the fall and spring semesters.
•  Priority desk hours and $10.00/hour for duty during visitation hours and desk coverage beyond 4 hours/week.
•  One-on-one personal leadership development and training with Residence Director (RD) and team members.
•  Skill building to use in future professional roles such as completing administrative tasks, time management, conflict mediation, event planning, working on a team, and community building.

During the RA interview process, all applicants are assessed in six areas:
1. Availability
2. Community Development
3. Resilience
4. Professionalism
5. Personal Faith/Values
6. Diversity
7. Good motivations