Resident Assistant, Fall 2027 - Spring 2028

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 5,300 - 6,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room stipend

Live-in housing

Job summary

University of Delaware in Newark, DE is seeking a Resident Assistant for Fall 2027–Spring 2028. The live-in RA supports RLH goals, responds to student needs, and helps maintain a safe, inclusive residence hall community.

The role requires UD undergrad status, 24+ earned credits by start, a 2.5 GPA, and availability for weekly trainings and holiday closures. Start August 2027 with a stipend and room compensation.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a minimum of 24 credits by start of appointment and maintain a 2.5 semester/cumulative GPA.
• Undergraduate student in UD colleges; continuing education and graduate students are not eligible.
• Any Code of Conduct infractions will be considered prior to offer; past infractions may make you ineligible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for resident students.
• Develop inclusive communities to enhance the college experience.
• Complete administrative responsibilities and assist with opening/closing of residence halls.
• Attend training programs, staff meetings, and asynchronous modules (evenings/weekends).
• Provide after-hours coverage and respond to student and facility needs.

Skills

24 credits

GPA 2.5

Undergrad student

Code of Conduct

Job description

Resident Assistant, Fall 2027 - Spring 2028

Job no: 503972
Work type: Student
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Residence Life, Fall Semester, Undergraduate Students

Anticipated Start Date: August 2027

Estimated Pay:$5,860.55 as well as a room stipend.

Number of Jobs Available: Based on need.

Schedule: Varies. To be discussed.

Location: UD Residence Halls

About the department / center:

Our staff is committed to partnering with residents to create fun and engaging environments in the residence halls, a student’s home away from home. Our professional and student staff members have been carefully selected and trained to create and support welcoming and inclusive living environments that are conducive to students' academic, personal, and social endeavors.

Role Description:

Reporting directly to the Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC), the Resident Assistant (RA) is an essential member of the Residence Life & Housing (RLH) team. RLH staff members strive to partner with residents to create inclusive communities that enhance and support students’ overall college experience. RAs are responsible for after-hours coverage and respond to the needs of students who reside in the residence halls. General responsibilities include maintenance of a safe and secure environment for resident students, response to student and facility needs, development of community and completion of associated administrative responsibilities. This is a live-in position, and RAs are required to reside in their assigned Resident Assistant room. This position requires work during some holidays.

Maintain a safe and secure environment for resident students

Develop inclusive communities that enhance and support the student's overall college experience

Completion of associated administrative responsibilities; assist with opening and closing of the residence halls

Attend and contribute to all development and training programs including asynchronous online modules over the summer, August training, mid-year training, on-going development programs, staff meetings, and other meetings as required. Please note that many of these sessions occur at night or on weekends.

Qualifications:

• Resident Assistants must have completed a minimum of 24 credits by the start of appointment and have a minimum 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA.
• Any Code of Conduct infractions will be considered prior to offer of appointment. Any infractions that occurred within twelve months prior to the start of appointment or active sanctions could deem a candidate ineligible.
• Positions are only open to students enrolled in the undergraduate colleges of the University of Delaware. All staff members must be fully matriculated in a degree-granting program. Continuing education students and graduate students are not eligible for RA appointment.

Requirements:

• Must be available on Wednesdays from 7:30pm-9:00pm weekly for staff meeting and department trainings.
• Must be available for Student Staff Training in August 2027/opening, as well as all break and holiday closings.

Hiring Timeline:

Application Review: December 2026-January 2027

Interviews:February 22-26, 2027

Offers Extended:March 19, 2027

Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here . Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions

Advertised: 02 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time