What makes a good resident advisor?

Because the position is a commitment of time, emotion, talent and energy, an RA should have a demonstrated ability to balance his/her own pressures of academic and personal responsibilities. Successful RAs are willing and able to live within both university and residence life policies.

Why do you want to become a resident advisor?

Serve as a role model to residents and peer staff members. Gain valuable skills as a peer mentor and earn work experience for your resum. Learn how to interact with different types of people. Be part of helping students and peers adjust to campus life and make a difference in the lives of students and fellow RAs.

What does a resident advisor do?

Function of Position: The function of the Resident Advisor is to work with other Resident Life staff members and with hall residents to facilitate an environment within the residence hall that contributes to the overall intellectual, social, physical, moral, and cultural development of the students.

Can RAs go to parties?

6. You can still party, but you have to be smart about it. One of the nightmares all RAs have is seeing their resident at a house party.

Can a freshman be an RA?

Now, you can’t RA as a freshman student. To become an RA, like I said you need to meet the credit requirements by the time you start your position. If you come in with AP credits, you might be able to apply for the position for your sophomore year, like me!

Can you be an RA and have a job?

Most resident advisors aren’t just RA’s and students, they usually have other commitments such as internships, part-time jobs, or are involved in campus organizations. I, for example, am an RA, a student, I have an internship, I babysit, and I volunteer a lot.

Can you be an RA and in a sorority?

Being an RA is not only possible for Greeks but is also a fantastic way for members of Greek organizations to represent their fraternity or sorority on campus. Hanging out with people is official RA work!

How do I get a job at the RA?

To become an RA, you must first earn at least 40 undergraduate credits at your chosen university or college. Many RAs start off as first year undergraduate students and then apply for the position for the second year of their degree.

How does being an RA affect financial aid?

Becoming an RA does not change your EFC. Since the cost of attendance changes and your EFC stays the same, the amount of your financial need and aid package will change. You will not have an additional work component (e.g., work-study) in your financial aid award, since you will already be working as an RA.

How many hours a week does an RA work?

20 hours

What skills should an RA have?

Examples are communication (verbal and written), problem-solving, interpersonal, analytical, research, and time management. Your RA position is chock-full of these valued skills.

Is RA room and board taxable?

Campus resident advisers generally do not have to pay income tax on these benefits. Housing is excluded when residing in the dorm is a condition of being an R.A., and meals are excluded when furnished by the college for the convenience of the college.

Is Ra income taxable?

Yes, Campus resident advisers (RAs) generally do not have to pay income tax on these benefits. Housing is excluded when residing in the dorm is a condition of being an R.A., and meals are excluded when furnished by the college for the convenience of the college.

Does room and board count as income?

Do they count as money used for living expenses. The portion that was used to pay your room and board will be counted as income.

Are resident assistants employees?

Standing DOL guidance indicates that, while resident assistants generally are not employees under the FLSA, resident directors are employees.

Why are resident assistants important?

An RA is an upperclassman who lives in the residence hall with fellow students and provides leadership and support. “We work to build community on our floors, plan programs, provide useful information for residents, enforce rules in the dorms, and we are the person residents can always come to if they need anything.

Are RAs students?

A resident adviser—or “RA”—is an upperclassman who is available to college students living in dorms and resident halls. Dorm residents may be more comfortable talking to an RA than an older adult in a sterile on-campus housing office, making this peer-to-peer guidance can be valuable for incoming freshmen.