Resident Assistant; RA - Academic Year 2026

Resident Assistant (RA) - Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Apply now Job no: 497359
Work type: Institutional Student
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Student, Collaboration & teamwork, Communication, Professionalism, Intercultural perspectives, Learning & application, Critical thinking & problem solving

• $650.00 monthly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• Room waiver for designated hall assignment
• 20 hours per week
• Start Date:
  
  Fall 2026
• 100% Remote Work Availability:
  No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus):
  No

• 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
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at UND for Fall 2026
• 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
• Must be 18 years of age or older by August 1, 2026
• 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.

• Prior leadership experience

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

• Application
• Reference Form
• Video Submission

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.

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Advertised: 10 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time