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Resident Advisor (RA)

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The Resident Advisor (RA) Application for 2026-2027 opens on Oct. 13, 2025

If you’re interested, apply by Nov. 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The application can be found on eRezlife!

Resident Advisors (RAs) are responsible for carrying out the values of the Department of Housing and Residence Life by assisting with the growth, belonging, and community on their floors and within their hall(s). The RA is a student peer leader who lives in the residence halls and is in an integral position in the Department of Housing and Residence Life. The RA position has a variety of responsibilities including, but not limited to being a role model, community leader, educator, administrator, helper, and team member.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) gained by our staff members are highly transferable in future job searches. The RA position is one of the most unique, challenging, and rewarding student positions offered on UNC Charlotte’s campus. 

To better understand the Resident Advisor position, or if you are considering applying for future positions, PLEASE READ the job description to review the responsibilities and expectations of this position. 

As an RA, you will be responsible for creating community and a home away from home for our students. Primary responsibilities include getting to know each person in your community, and being an effective peer leader when needed. Additionally, you will focus most of your time on creating a community where everyone feels valued, safe, and confident to excel as a student.

Learn more about our Resident Advisor’s experiences through the RA Spotlight.

 

Informational Sessions

Interested in learning more about the RA position? Join us in person at one of our informational sessions to learn more about the Resident Advisor position! You will have the opportunity to learn from our current RAs, members of the RA Recruitment Committee, and current RA supervisors! Here are the in-person info sessions that we are offering: 

In-Person Engagement Opportunity 

Tabling will take place one hour before the info session from 1 pm to 2 pm on the in person days in the Student Union. 

  • Monday, Oct. 13, 2 to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Theater
  • Thursday, Oct. 30, 2 to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Theater

Virtual Engagement Opportunity 

Zoom expectations: Before logging on, please ensure your First and Last name are added and you are joining with your NinerNet credentials. 

  • Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1 to 2 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 20, 3 to 4 p.m.

Important Dates

  • Informational Sessions:
    • Zoom: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1 to 2 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 20, 3 to 4 p.m.
    • In-Person (Student Union Theater): Monday, Oct. 13, 2 to 3 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 30, 2 to 3 p.m.
  • Application Opens: Oct. 13 at 12 a.m.
  • Application Closes: Nov. 2nd at 11:59 p.m.
  • Individual & Collaborative Interview Offers: Dec. 1
  • Individual & Collaborative Interview Sign-Up Due: Jan. 12 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Individual Interviews: Week of Jan. 27
  • RA Offer Letters: Sent by Feb. 12

 

Academic Success Plans

To ensure support for each RA’s academic success and to maximize opportunities for continuation of their employment, Housing and Residence Life (HRL) has implemented Academic Success Plans in partnership with the University Center for Academic Excellence (UCAE) since 2016. Student staff members who have fallen near or below the 2.50 GPA requirement for the RA position will work collaboratively with their supervising Residence Education Coordinator (REC) and the UCAE to generate an individualized action plan to help navigate the entire following semester. 

How do Academic Success Plans (ASPs) work? Learn more here.