Resident Assistant

Overview

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title: Resident Assistant 26-27

Requisition Number: H01821P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Campus

Location:

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 20

Months per year: 10

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade: Salary

Hourly Pay Rate: $15

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

Resident Assistants are student paraprofessionals. Resident Assistants are responsible for promoting a quality residential experience. This is done through cultivating a sense of belonging, academic success, personal growth, and transitional life skills.

Resident Assistants fulfill the responsibilities of their role and the department’s mission by building individual relationships, facilitating peer connections, providing appropriate referrals, encouraging campus engagement, and completing necessary administrative processes.

A competitive candidate for the Resident Assistant position is someone who has a strong interest in building community and creating a welcoming environment, has the desire to get to know and support their peers, is highly self-motivated, has the ability to prioritize tasks and organize time efficiently, and exemplifies positive leadership traits both verbally and through demonstrated actions.

Required Qualifications

• Full-time WSU Student Status
• • All candidates and current staff must be full-time students at Weber State University
  • Full-time status is defined as 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester or 3-6 graduate credit hours per semester.
• Successful completion of at least 1 academic year as a full-time student (as defined above) at a college or university
• Student in Good Standing with University
• • All candidates and current staff must maintain a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5
  • All candidates and current staff must be in good conduct standing with the University and Housing Department.
• 1 academic year (or equivalent) of community living experience
• Strong communication, leadership, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Ability to commit to 1 full academic year (10-month year) as a Resident Assistant

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Mentorship or Leadership role
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Knowledge of Weber State student support services

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 02/06/2026

Review Date 02/07/2026

Job Close Date 02/20/2026

Open Until Filled

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Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, cover letter, and transcripts. If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work. A criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment. The screening of applicants will begin February 23rd. Candidates will be contacted beginning March 2nd.

Interviews will take place between March 9th-20th. Offer letters will be sent out in April.