Resident Assistant

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in the Athens area is seeking a Resident Assistant to support a vibrant on-campus living community. This 20‑hour per week position requires live-on-campus housing assigned by University Housing and full-time student enrollment with careful scheduling around training and hall operations.

The RA will lead community-building efforts, respond to incidents during on-call shifts, and participate in required training and meetings to ensure student success, safety, and well‑being

Responsibilities

• Strive to achieve a sense of belonging among residents by creating a thriving community through individual and collective interactions.
• Support the development of a thriving community through intentional interactions and conversations among residents using strategies outlined in the residential curriculum.
• Foster a community environment where academic success, belonging and well‑being are valued and supported by assisting residents in identifying behaviors and campus resources to achieve their goals.
• Develop and utilize skills to work with all student populations.
• Plan and implement events that facilitate a sense of community and belonging.

Job description

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number: G/R34712P

Working Title: Resident Assistant

Department: Housing-Resident Progs & Srvcs

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.9 million square feet of facilities and is home to more than 9,000 students. The department employs over 250 full‑time staff members, 16 graduate assistants and 500 undergraduate student workers. As a self‑supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a nearly $75 million budget derived only from student housing fees and other non‑state sources. In support of its mission to provide comfortable, affordable and secure housing options where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported, University Housing engages staff members in competency‑based training and students in curriculum‑based engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well‑being.

College/Unit/Department website

housing.uga.edu

Employment Type

Employee

Anticipated Start Date

08/02/2027

Posting Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026

Open Until Filled

No

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position is classified as a 20-hour per week position. Students in this position may not hold any additional assistantship, paid campus leadership positions, fellowship or other employment, including work‑study either within or outside of the University of Georgia.
• Live on campus in a space that is assigned by University Housing based on departmental needs and RAs may be reassigned as necessary.
• Be enrolled as a full‑time student at the University of Georgia and carry an academic load of no more than 18 hours per semester during employment.
• Maintain both a minimum semester and cumulative University of Georgia grade point average of 2.75 during the period of employment.
• Attend and participate fully in all required training and meetings. This includes returning to campus prior to halls opening for training and staying after halls close until all closing tasks are completed.
  • Some academic and leadership opportunities, such as but not limited to student teaching, nursing clinicals, leadership roles for fraternity and sorority recruitment, internships, leadership roles for student government association, orientation leader and study abroad programs, have conflicting time commitments with training; and thus, are not permitted.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings on Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • RAs are also required to attend a series of additional training sessions throughout the academic year.
• Continued employment is based on job performance and evaluation.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Duties/Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed below do not comprise an exhaustive list but indicate a range of duties typical for the RA position. Other duties may be assigned to RAs by their supervisor as necessary on a temporary and infrequent basis.

Community Building and Belonging

• Strive to achieve a sense of belonging among residents by creating a thriving community through individual and collective interactions.
• Support the development of a thriving community through intentional interactions and conversations among residents using strategies outlined in the residential curriculum.
• Foster a community environment where academic success, belonging and well‑being are valued and supported by assisting residents in identifying behaviors and campus resources to achieve their goals.
• Develop and utilize skills to work with all student populations.
• Plan and implement events that facilitate a sense of community and belonging.

Incident and Crisis Management

• RAs serve in a weekday and weekend on‑call shifts responding to issues, emergencies and resident concerns.
• Provide leadership and model appropriate behavior in response to incidents.
• Fulfill on‑call responsibilities as communicated by the supervisor and outlined in the RA Procedural Manual. This will include some nights, weekends, breaks and holidays.
• Demonstrate care and concern by following up with students involved in crisis situations.
• Confront alleged policy violations, behavioral concerns and facility issues.
• Consult up and work with supervisor and/or the professional staff member on call when developing a plan to respond to issues within the community.
• Maintain the appropriate level of confidentiality when approaching sensitive student and staff concerns.
• Report community concerns immediately.

Interpersonal Skills

• Interact with residents on a consistent basis to build a relationship based in concern and care.
• Demonstrate active listening skills when interacting with residents and team members.
• Model and promote an environment belonging.
• Communicate in a courteous manner with staff, residents and campus partners
• Support residents as they manage conflict with each other.

Administrative Skills

• Complete administrative tasks in a thorough and timely manner.
• Report incidents, policy violations and facility concerns as encountered through the appropriate system.
• Meet deadlines set by supervisor and/or department.
• Attend and be punctual to scheduled meetings, trainings and events.

Percentage of time

100