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Department: Housing Residence

Resident Assistant (RA) - Academic Year 2025 - 2026

  • 497262
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Institutional Student
  • Closing on: Oct 12 2025

Salary/Position Classification

  • $650.00 monthly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • Room waiver for designated hall assignment
  • 20 hours per week
  • Start Date: Fall 2025
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

A Resident Assistant at the University of North Dakota (UND) is a student who lives on the floor/wing to serve as a primary resource for building community and fostering student learning and growth. Resident Assistants are responsible for building a positive community on their floor and within the building; assisting residents with both personal and academic concerns' helping residents connect with each other and UND; being an educator by promoting and supporting intentional learning through our residential curriculum; knowledge and upholding University policy; and serving as a resource and liaison for the University. The Resident Assistant reports directly to their Resident Director (RD) and reports indirectly to the Associate Director of residence Life and Director of Housing & Residential Life. They serve on a staff ranging from four to nine RAs, depending on the hall. Resident Assistants work approximately 20 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Act as a peer mentor to residents on their wing/floor/hall
  • Reach out to residents, participate in meetings, and work on a team
  • Write concise, factual, and non-judgmental incident report forms and other administrative tasks
  • Recognize and respond to emergencies and resident concerns, and connect students to campus resources
  • Plan, budget, and organize programs and activities for residents to build community and a sense of belonging

Minimum Requirements

  • Must not hold outside employment, internships, CFI positions, or student teach during term of employment
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student at UND for Fall 2025 
  • Must have lived in on-campus housing for at least one full semester prior to starting the position
  • Must meet residence hall eligibility requirement and reside in assigned room throughout the terms of their employment
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher at start of employment
  • Must be 18 years of age or older by August 1, 2025
  • Ability to stand 3-4 hours at a time
  • Ability to lift/move 30-45 pounds
  • Ability to use stairs
  • Ability to withstand loud noises and blinking lights (for fire drills and evacuations)
  • Ability to walk for 1-2 hours at a time
  • Ability to perform job tasks during late evening and early morning hours as needed
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
  • Applicants may not hold outside employment, internship, CFI, or student teach during their term of employment.
  • Verification of college course cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher at start of employment

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior leadership experience

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:


• Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. 

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.