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Resident Assistants (RA) are integral members of the UNC Asheville campus who establish and sustain
strong, healthy, and safe communities for all residential students. Resident Assistants take on an active
role in facilitating and creating an environment of belonging conducive to student growth and success
both inside and outside of the classroom. To be an RA is to be a campus leader who supports fellow
students. The RA program is designed to develop strong leaders and lifelong community builders who
affect positive change. Compensation Packages
Package A - Starting stipend of $4,000 for the year
- Once serving in the position for one year (two semesters), ability to have a pay increase
- Residence Hall single room at no cost
Package B
- Starting stipend of $10,180 for the year
- Once serving in the position for one year (two semesters), ability to have a pay increase
- Residence Hall single room will be billed at a double room rate
*Both packages equate to same total amount* Required Qualifications: - A full-time degree-seeking student
- Intention to serve as an RA for the full academic year
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA
- Students whose semester GPA falls below a 2.5 may not be eligible for appointment or
- continuance.
- Actively in good conduct standing
- Act as a mentor to the RA Team by leading by example
- The ability to return/remain before and after fall and spring semesters
- Demonstrated ability to think critically, problem solve, and make decisions.
- Strong relationship building and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Can hold other employment on or off campus
- Such employment should not exceed 10 hours per week nor should it interfere with duties noted in the RA position description.
Required Resume Review by Career Center
To fully complete your application, you must submit a resume that has been reviewed by the Career Center by Feb. 8th, 2026. - You can schedule an appointment through Bulldog NetWork to meet with a Career Coach and have your resume reviewed.
- You can utilize drop-in hours Monday-Friday from 12-3pm at the Career Center on the first floor of Ramsey.
RA Info Sessions
There will be info sessions where HRL and Career Center staff members will explain the application process and detailed information about the RA Job Description. Below are the dates for these session. Please be on the lookout for more information for these sessions: - Tuesday, November 18, Ponder 011, 12-1pm
Wednesday, December 3, Ponder 011, 2-3pm Thursday, January 15th, Ponder 011 12-1pm Monday, January 19th, Career Center, 2-3pm Wednesday January 28th, Ponder 011, 3-4pm Tuesday, February 3rd, Career Center, 12-1pm Friday, February 6th, Ponder 011 2pm-3pm
**If you’re unable to attend an RA Info Session, please email chanhan@unca.edu to schedule an Info Session Meeting** Resident Assistant Interview Day
The interview day for the Resident Assistant position is Sunday, Februrary 15th. This is an all day event, you will receive futher information once the application closes. |