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Residence Life & Dining Services
Becoming an RA

RA HiringWelcome to the Department of Residence Life & Dining Services’ webpage for the 2012–2013 Resident Assistant (RA) selection process.

The residence hall should provide an atmosphere that is conducive to study as well as social interaction and individual development. Resident Assistants work with students and other RLDS personnel to promote a socially, culturally, and educationally enriching experience for students.

We consider the RA to be one of the most important student staff positions on campus, and RA’s are required to play a variety of roles:
The RA is an event coordinator: planning and implementing social and educational gatherings.
The RA is a conflict mediator: many students have never shared a living space with another person, and sometimes, this can cause conflict.  As an RA, you would be a primary intermediary between roommates in an effort to help them learn to work together, compromise, and use problem solving to develop solutions.  
The RA monitors floor behavior and document(s) violation(s) of the Rights and Responsibilities and Code of Conduct document and hold students accountable for their behavior without bias or malice.
The RA is a supervisor and friend: a friend in need is a friend indeed. An RA is always there for their residents. A resident often considers an RA a friend with whom they can discuss academic or personal problems.
The RA is a customer service provider, working as a desk worker and ready to satisfactorily answer residents’ questions—or find someone who knows the answer.
The RA is rescuer: ready to react promptly to any emergency.  An RA can be a lifesaver for someone.

RA Job Duties

  • See the RA Agreement

As an RA your dates of service

Fall Semester: August 12, 2012* - December 16, 2012** (RALI will start on August 12th at 5pm)   
Thanksgiving Break: November 20, 2012** - November 25, 2012*
Spring Semester: January 7, 2013* - May 12, 2013** (Winter Warm Up will starts on January 6th at 5pm)
Spring Break: March 15, 2013** - March 24, 2013*
*Beginning dates - arrive by NOON.
**Dismissal dates - leave no earlier than 5 p.m.

RA Compensation

At the convenience of the Residence Life & Dining Services, RAs will be provided:

  • A single room.
  • Unlimited access dining plan.
  • A monthly stipend of $68.75 per month for first-year RAs (total = $550); a monthly stipend of $87.50 per month for returning RAs who have completed two full semesters (total = $700)
  • $100/year Dining Dollars ($50/ semester)

We also encourage you to see, if you meet the Minimum Qualifications to become an RA.

RA Interview

RA interviews will be conducted on Saturday, February 25, 2012 starting at 9 a.m. in the Rendezvous Room in the lower level of Washakie. You will be notified of your official interview time by email.

RA Application documents:

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