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Resident Assistant

Trenton, MO · On-site

$500/wk

The Resident Assistant at North Central Missouri College is a student who lives on the residence hall floor to serve as the primary resource for building community and helping students connect with ...

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Resident Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $16.50/hr

The Resident Assistant is responsible for promoting a residential experience that fosters retention and cultivates referrals; enhances students' opportunities for academic success, engagement ...

NCMC Student Worker

Lead Resident Assistant

Trenton, MO · On-site

$12.75 - $15.50/hr

The Lead Resident Assistant (LRA) at North Central Missouri College is a student who lives in the residence halls at Pirate Plaza and serves as the primary resource for their respective building ...

Campus Living Villages

Resident Assistant

Arlington, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $16.50/hr

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Campus Living Villages

Resident Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

The Resident Assistant is responsible for promoting a residential experience that fosters retention and cultivates referrals; enhances students' opportunities for academic success, engagement ...

Campus Living Villages

Resident Assistant

Natchitoches, LA · On-site

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

The Resident Assistant is responsible for promoting a residential experience that fosters retention and cultivates referrals; enhances students' opportunities for academic success, engagement ...

Great Lakes Mgmt Co

Resident Assistant

Buffalo, MN · On-site

$16 - $24/hr

Tuition Discount Opportunities/ Scholarships/ Student Loan Forgiveness (site specific, ask for details) Resident Assistant Job Objective(s): The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing hands ...

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How much do student resident assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for student resident assistant in the United States is $16.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a student resident assistant?

Student Resident Assistants (RAs) are student leaders who live in residence halls and support fellow students by fostering a sense of community, enforcing housing policies, and providing guidance on academic and personal issues. They serve as role models, organize events, and act as a resource for residents who may need help or information about campus life. RAs also help ensure the safety and well-being of students living on campus by responding to emergencies and promoting a positive living environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student resident assistant?

To thrive as a Student Resident Assistant, you need strong leadership, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills, often supported by prior campus involvement and a minimum GPA requirement. Familiarity with campus safety protocols, incident reporting systems, and event planning tools is typically necessary. Exceptional communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities help you connect with residents and foster a positive community. These skills ensure a safe, supportive living environment and help address student concerns effectively.

What are some common challenges student resident assistants face when balancing their own academic workload with their responsibilities to residents?

Student Resident Assistants (RAs) often juggle supporting residents, organizing events, and responding to emergencies—all while managing their own coursework. Time management is crucial, as unexpected situations can arise that require immediate attention, sometimes conflicting with personal study schedules. Many RAs find success by setting clear boundaries, leveraging organizational tools, and proactively communicating with supervisors about workload concerns. Regular training and support from residence life staff also help RAs develop strategies to maintain a healthy academic and work-life balance.

How do I become a student resident assistant?

To become a student resident assistant, applicants typically need to be enrolled full-time, demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills, and maintain a good academic standing. The selection process often includes an application, interview, and sometimes a training program before starting the role, which involves supervising residents and organizing community activities.

Is it hard to get a student resident assistant position?

Securing a student resident assistant position can be competitive, as it often involves an application process, interviews, and demonstrating leadership and communication skills. Candidates typically need to meet academic requirements and show a commitment to community engagement, with some roles requiring prior experience or training.
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Infographic showing various Student Resident Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,699 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

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Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, WY • On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

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Job description

Salary: $0.00 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Student
Job Number: 202500306
Division: Student Services
Department: Student Life
Opening Date: 02/19/2026
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Summary
This is a non-employee position and is available for LCCC full-time students who live on campus.
Job Summary:
Resident Assistant (RAs) is non-employee / non-benefited student position. This position is available to qualified LCCC full-time students and requires students to live on campus while fulfilling this role. Resident Assistants assist and help students adapt to their transitions while living on-campus. RAs develop positive relationships with residents; provided active leadership to create a community on their floors; foster a community that supports students' involvement, academic success and personal growth; serve as a resource to residents for college services; and are active members of the Resident Hall Team. RAs will utilize skills in interpersonal communication, organization, mediation, problem solving and program planning.
Residence Hall staff receive a total scholarship/compensation package of room and board costs. All staff receive a double room as part of this package. (Including expanded cable TV, WIFI, high-speed internet service, utilities, and meal plan).
Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.
Start Date: As soon after hiring process as practical. Tentative start date: August 2026.
Principal Responsibilities and Results, KSA's
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - this position does not have an employee status with LCCC and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).
Be involved and engaged in your community
  • RAs should be present within the Eagle Village Community. RAs will be present within staff functions and events. Be present and accessible to residents, spend adequate time on the RA's floor, and regularly interact with the hall/floor community.
  • Create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.
  • Role model positive personal, academic, and job-related behaviors.

Events and Personal Development
  • Plan, implement, and document regular events in accordance with our Residential Learning Model.
  • Keep residents informed of campus, Student Life, and Residential Living activities by posting flyers and directly communicating with all residents.

Policy Enforcement
On Call Responsibilities:
  • Serve on call and perform duty functions as established by the Director or Assistant Director of Residential Living to enforce policies, ensure safety, and serve as a resource to the community.
  • RAs will carry the on-call phone from 5pm to 8am Monday-Friday, and 24 hours on Weekends and during LCCC closures and breaks.
  • Review, interpret, and uphold all items outlined in the Residence Hall Lease, Residence Hall Handbook, the College Catalog, Student Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Adhere to all Federal and State Laws as well as the LCCC policies both on and off campus.
    • Violations of policies will be reported and cases will be adjudicated in accordance with the LCCC student conduct process and applicable outcomes and sanctions shall be assigned independently of any applicable performance management deemed necessary by Human Resources and Residential Living.

Desk and Customer Service
  • RAs will provide service at the desk from 9am-9pm, 5 days a week. RAs will be responsible to work desk hours as determined by a schedule created by the Director and/or Assistant Director of Residential Living.

Financial Management
  • RAs are entrusted to understand proper use of financial resources and understand purchasing policies.

Resident Assistant Development & Staff Function
Support Residential Living
  • Perform all administrative functions the Director and Assistant Director of Residential Living and Administrative Assistant deem necessary such as check-in, check out, suite condition forms, weekly reports, community reports, ect.
  • Assist with Residential Living promotion and sales efforts.
  • Additional work and commitments that require additional time from the RA should be approved in advance by the Director of Residential Living. RAs should not work more than 10 hours per week unless otherwise approved by their supervisor.

Staff Function
  • Attend training.
  • Attend Staff meetings.
  • Time Away
  • Time away should be approved in advance by their supervisor. RAs may take up to 6 nights away during a month.

Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
To successfully perform the essential functions of this position a candidate must:
  • Ability to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; etc., and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors
  • The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
  • A variable work schedule will be required including long work days, evenings, and weekends as needed
  • There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the ability to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
  • Frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
  • There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to perform essential position functions. For lifts exceeding 50lbs a team lift is required
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
  • The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.
Education and Experience Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Have a Current and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and minimum semester GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale throughout the appointment as a Resident Assistant
  • Be enrolled in one credit for the Summer semester, previously enrolled in the prior Spring or Fall semesters or enrolled in the upcoming semester
  • Complete and be expected to pass a criminal background history check
  • Have a positive financial standing (defined as not being delinquent or in default with the Business Office), academic (See GPA requirements), and student conduct status (defined as not being on College Disciplinary Probation) with Laramie County Community College
  • Must reside in an on-campus residence hall room. Nights away must be approved by the Director of Residential Living

Preferred Qualifications:
  • One year of prior leadership experience (e.g. organizations, clubs, employment supervision, etc.)
  • Have lived one semester in on-campus housing (preferred, not required).

Notes
If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.
LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Laramie County Community College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX, Title VI, and ADA Coordinator, Suite 205, Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307.778.1144,Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, 303.844.5695,Updated 6/2025.
The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01
Do you have a current minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and minimum semester GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and can maintain that during your appointment as a Resident Assistant?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Do you have a positive financial standing (defined as not being delinquent or in default with the Business Office), academic (See GPA requirements), and student conduct status (defined as not being on College Disciplinary Probation) with Laramie County Community College?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Are you currently enrolled in one credit for the Summer semester, previously enrolled in the prior Spring or Fall semesters or enrolled in the upcoming semester?
  • Yes
  • No

04
Currently, LCCC does not offer Visa sponsorship for new employees. Will you require a Visa sponsorship?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Can you perform the essential functions of the position in which you are applying for with or without reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No

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