Resident Assistant

Northern Kentucky University

20 Campbell Drive (Show on map)

Oct 17, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title	Resident Assistant
Department	University Housing
Type of Work Study	Institutional
Building/Office Location	NC - Norse Commons
Work Schedule	Approximately 20 hours/week Hours to be arranged based upon course schedule and hall needs
Job Description	University Housing is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and support that facilitates the personal growth and academic success of our students. We strive to create meaningful engagement for students by educating, celebrating, and respecting the varied experiences that comprise the fabric of our residential communities. Resident Assistants (RAs) are student leaders who live in the residence halls and play a vital role in building safe, inclusive, and engaging communities. As a member of the Housing & Residence Life team, RAs support residents by fostering a welcoming environment, promoting academic success and personal growth, and encouraging involvement on campus. RAs are given training every semester to learn the relevant information to perform their duties effectively.
Primary Responsibilities	Primary Responsibilities Create a positive and inclusive community for residents through relationship-building and programming Serve as a peer resource by providing support, information, and referrals to campus services Promote a safe living environment by upholding university policies and responding to emergencies Plan and implement floor- and hall-wide events that encourage connection, learning, and fun Collaborate with fellow RAs and professional staff to strengthen the residential experience Serve as a role model who exemplifies the values of leadership, responsibility, and integrity Conduct regularly scheduled room safety checks, perform resident check-ins/-outs, and attend scheduled staff meetings Work scheduled shifts at a residential desk and night/weekend duty on a rotating schedule Various duties as assigned Benefits: Leadership, networking, & professional development opportunities Valuable experience in teamwork, problem-solving, & conflict resolution Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the Home of the Dreamers and Do-Gooders Super Priority Registration Full housing & meal plan scholarship
Qualifications	Qualifications: At least 2.5 GPA Sophomore (or above) classification > 1 semester lived on campus Enrolled full-time Good Standing (financially, behaviorally, & academically) Strong interpersonal and communication skills Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to balance RA responsibilities and academics Prior leadership or campus experience preferred but not required Due to the time commitment of the RA role, student athletes and orientation leaders are not eligible for this position. Candidates who are offered an RA position must undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education	Some College
Pay Rate	$2,000.00/AY

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	20251895
Job Open Date	10/17/2025
Job Close Date	11/16/2025
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15140