Residential Living Resident Assistant (RA) 2026-2027

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 11,160; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal plan discount

On-campus housing

Job summary

A Texas university is hiring Residential Living Resident Assistants for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves assisting with community enhancement, serving as a communication link between residents and staff, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment. Candidates must be full-time students with a minimum GPA and prior campus residency. This position includes a salary of $1,000 per semester, requiring about 5 hours of work weekly at the front desk.

Qualifications

• Full-time student in good standing with at least a 2.5 GPA for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduates.
• Must have lived on campus at Sul Ross State University for at least one semester.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Assistant Director for Residential Living to enhance the community.
• Serve as a communication link between residents and staff.
• Maintain a comfortable and safe atmosphere in living spaces.

Skills

Planning experience

Knowledge of campus resources

Effective communication

Education

Full-time student status

Job description

Residential Living Resident Assistant (RA) 2026‑2027

17 Positions available.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job history entries, including job title, dates of employment, employer name, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. Resumes alone do not satisfy this requirement.

Job Title: Residential Living Resident Assistant (RA) 2026‑2027

Location: Alpine, TX

Department: Housing Administration

Job No.: SF9919

Posting Date: 04/16/2026

End Date: Until filled

Salary: $1,000 per semester (based on the student pay period schedule)

Required Qualifications:

• Full‑time student in good standing with the university.
• Maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students during the preceding long semester.
• Undergraduate or graduate student who has lived on campus at Sul Ross State University for at least one semester; transfer students must have lived on campus at their previous institution for at least one semester.
• Experience in planning and knowledge of campus resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with any of the primary responsibilities listed below.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with the Assistant Director for Residential Living to complete delegated tasks and propose projects that enhance the residence hall community.
• Serve as a communication link between residents and staff, informing the Assistant Director of any events or conditions that could affect a resident, floor, hall, or the university.
• Establish effective working relationships with other university personnel and other residential staff.
• Know residents in the assigned area, be aware of their needs, and assist them daily to aid their adjustment to Sul Ross State University.
• Act as a resource by referring students to appropriate personnel and facilitating positive interaction and respect among residents.
• Maintain a comfortable, safe, and non‑threatening atmosphere in the living spaces.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings (2 hours) and complete required on‑call rotations during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Work approximately 5 hours weekly at the front desk of the Office of Residential Living and attend fall and spring training sessions before the halls open.
• Maintain full‑time student status (at least 12 hours for undergraduates or 9 hours for graduate students) and align RA responsibilities above all other employment commitments.
• Maintain confidentiality in peer counseling and provide accurate information while respecting the confidentiality of the role.
• Assist in routine maintenance tasks such as inspecting public areas, completing Unit Condition Reports, and reporting maintenance issues or damage to the Assistant Director.
• Act as a positive role model, refraining from gossip, negative comments, and unethical behavior.

Additional General Expectations:

• RAs are allowed to hold other employment positions on‑ or off‑campus for up to 10 hours per week with written approval from the Assistant Director.
• RAs must maintain a 40% discount on their meal plan of choice and receive on‑campus housing.

Questions may be directed to Residential Living at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity: Sul Ross State University provides equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job‑related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and ancestry. Retaliation is prohibited against anyone who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, or participates in an investigative proceeding.