Become a Resident Assistant (RA)

Resident Assistants (RAs) are trained live-in peer leaders who supervise and support students living in our residence halls. The RA position is 20 hours per week, and primarily involves administrative, community building, event planning, and policy enforcement responsibilities. Becoming an RA is a great way to develop your management skills while promoting a positive living and learning environment for your peers. You’ll also become part of a leadership community of other RAs and student affairs professionals.

Requirements

To apply for an RA position for the 2024-2025 academic year, you must:

  • Be a full-time undergraduate student
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.3
  • Have previously lived on campus for two semesters
  • Available to work the entire upcoming academic year
  • Comply with all URI student conduct policies and regulations
  • Be able to attend training in August, beginning 2 weeks before Labor Day

Per the Student Employment Policy, Resident Assistants (RA’s) are unable to work another job on-campus. The RA position could affect your financial aid package. Please check with a Financial Aid Advisor for information specific to your circumstances. The U.S. Department of Education requires the RA room waiver to be part of a student’s financial aid package, but it cannot be counted against your entitlement aid (Pell Grants and Need Grants). The RA room waiver component of their compensation package is considered a “convenience to the employer” and is non-taxable income. RA’s also receive a payroll stipend component which is taxable.

Informational Sessions

Please register to attend an informational session which will provide an overview of the position, application process, and answer some frequently asked questions. A recording of one of our informational sessions will also be available!

  • November 1st – Memorial Union Atrium 2 @ 7pm

    November 7th – Hardge Forum MSSC @ 5:30pm

    November 16th – Brookside Multipurpose Room @ 7pm

    November 30th – Zoom @ 7pm

    December 7th – Memorial Union 318 @ 7pm

    December 13th – Hillside Classroom @ 12pm

Selection Timeline

Applications have closed January 5th. Interviews will be held in mid-February with offers made to candidates around Spring Break.

 

 

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