Resident Assistant (RA) - Academic Year 2025 - 2026
University of North Dakota

Salary/Position Classification

• $650.00 monthly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• Room waiver for designated hall assignment
• 20 hours per week
• Start Date: August 2025
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

A Resident Assistant at the University of North Dakota (UND) is a student who lives on the floor/wing to serve as a primary resource for building community and fostering student learning and growth. Resident Assistants are responsible for building a positive community on their floor and within the building; assisting residents with both personal and academic concerns' helping residents connect with each other and UND; being an educator by promoting and supporting intentional learning through our residential curriculum; knowledge and upholding University policy; and serving as a resource and liaison for the University. The Resident Assistant reports directly to their Resident Director (RD) and reports indirectly to the Associate Director of residence Life and Director of Housing & Residential Life. They serve on a staff ranging from four to nine RAs, depending on the hall. Resident Assistants work approximately 20 hours per week.

• Act as a peer mentor to residents on their wing/floor/hall
• Reach out to residents, participate in meetings, and work on a team
• Write concise, factual, and non-judgmental incident report forms and other administrative tasks
• Recognize and respond to emergencies and resident concerns, and connect students to campus resources
• Plan, budget, and organize programs and activities for residents to build community and a sense of belonging

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:

• Professionalism
• Communication
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Intercultural Perspectives

• Must not hold outside employment, internships, CFI positions, or student teach during term of employment
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at UND for Fall 2025
• Must have lived in on-campus housing for at least one full semester prior to starting the position
• Must meet residence hall eligibility requirement and reside in assigned room throughout the terms of their employment
• Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher at start of employment
• Must be 18 years of age or older by August 1, 2025
• Ability to stand 3-4 hours at a time
• Ability to lift/move 30-45 pounds
• Ability to use stairs
• Ability to withstand loud noises and blinking lights (for fire drills and evacuations)
• Ability to walk for 1-2 hours at a time
• Ability to perform job tasks during late evening and early morning hours as needed
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Prior leadership experience

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

* Application - As part of your application for the RA position you are required to submit a video introducing yourself and promoting the reasons why you should be considered for the RA position. The video should showcase your authentic self, get creative and consider this your first impression to the Resident Directors.
At minimum, please include your name, pronouns, current hall, why you would like to be an RA, the purpose of an RA, and how you would build a positive and inclusive community in your area. You may also consider including strengths you would bring to the position, what you hope to gain from being an RA, potential programs you would host, the impact of your current RA, the impact you would have as an RA, what community you think you would work best in and why, and anything else you think is relevant.
For your video submission, you may take it on any device or platform you would prefer, try to keep your video at three minutes or less. Please take your video in a quiet space with an appropriate background and review it once completed before submission. Once you are done, please label the file with your first and last name and send it to Sofia Hansen at Sofia.Hansen@und.edu. For questions or issues with the application process, please reach out to Sofia.

* Cover Letter (Optional)
* Resume (Optional)

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.