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
- Monday, Oct. 13, 2 to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Theater
- Tabling will be held an hour prior to the info session, in the Student Union from 1 to 2 p.m, on Monday, Oct. 13.
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. in Mebane 010
- An information session regarding the RA process will be held during the RSA General Body Meeting. These meetings are open to all residential students living on-campus. You are encouraged to stay for the full meeting after the info session to learn about RSA
- Thursday, Oct. 30, 2 to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Theater
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.
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- Meeting ID: 927 6780 5885
- Passcode: 598260
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- Monday, Oct. 20, 3 to 4 p.m.
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- Meeting ID: 973 5821 4968
- Passcode: 425322
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- 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. 3
- 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
- Build a positive and welcoming community
- Cultivate intentional group and individual connections
- Organize community-building and social activities
- Assist students in getting connected to campus organizations
- Assist the Residence Education Coordinator with implementing educational events
- Provide overall peer leadership to residents
- Role model positive community standards
- Adhere to University and Residence Life policies (e.g. Resident Handbook and Housing Contract) as well as state, local, and federal laws and ordinances
- Provide peer accountability for the Code of Student Responsibility
- Refer and encourage students to utilize academic and student success resources on campus
- Provide crisis response and crisis management
- Assist with opening and closing assigned residence halls each semester
- Participate in on-call duty rotation (including weekends and some break periods) in assigned residential area
- Respond to resident needs, facilities concerns, and emergencies
- Manage residential facilities through inspections, rounds, and reports
- Assist students with personal, academic, and transition support
- Encourage a cooperative and considerate living environment
- Help resolve roommate or group conflicts that may arise
- Role model academic success skills
- Attend departmental functions, RA training sessions, and weekly meetings
- Assist with special events like Open House and Admitted Students Days
- Submit duty and incident reports as required
- Other duties as assigned
- Develop key transferable leadership skills that future employers are seeking
- Learn teamwork skills through event planning and support
- Learn how to respond and manage crises in the residential communities
- Improve communication skills
- Learn how to effectively facilitate conflict mediation strategies
- Gain experience working in a dynamic working environment
- Credit for the full cost of your academic year housing. This includes cable and internet/WiFi. Credit will be placed on your account based on the rates for the housing you are assigned to.
- $4,000 stipend for full Academic Year employment (appointed through Human Resources. Stipend will be divided into semi-monthly paychecks based on the university payroll schedule)
- These amounts are prorated if you are hired after the semester move-in date or vacate the position before the end of the work agreement.
- RAs may be responsible for meal plan requirements based on Auxiliary services guidelines. RAs in meal-plan-required spaces will be provided a partial credit on their student accounts to offset the cost of the required plan.
