Resident Assistant

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G / R31126P

Working Title

Resident Assistant

Department

Housing-Resident Progs & Srvcs

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

feet of facilities and is home to more than 9,000 students. The department employs 220 full-time staff members, 21 graduate assistants and 565 undergraduate student workers. As a self-supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived only from student housing fees and other non-state sources. In support of its mission to provide comfortable, affordable and secure housing options where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported, University Housing engages staff members in competency-based training and students in curriculum-based engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well-being.

College / Unit / Department website

housing.uga.edu

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

07 / 27 / 2026

Posting Date

10 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date

11 / 14 / 2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Conditions of Employment :

• This position is classified as a 20-hour per week position. Students in this position may not hold any additional assistantship, paid campus leadership positions, fellowship or other employment, including work-study either within or outside of the University of Georgia.
• Live on campus in a space that is assigned by University Housing based on departmental needs and RAs may be reassigned as necessary.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student and carry an academic load of no more than 18 hours per semester during employment.
• Maintain both a minimum semester and cumulative University of Georgia grade point average of 2.75 during the period of employment.

Attend and participate fully in all required training and meetings. This includes returning to campus prior to halls opening for training and staying after halls close until all closing tasks are completed.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed below do not comprise an exhaustive list but indicate a range of duties typical for the RA position. Other duties may be assigned to RAs by their supervisor as necessary on a temporary and infrequent basis.

Community Building and Belonging

I ncident and Crisis Management

I nterpersonal Skills

Administrative Skills

Percentage of time

100