Resident Assistants are trained student leaders who have the responsibility of supervising students living in a residence hall while having the opportunity to demonstrate the values of UNG within the campus setting.
RAs are the most direct liaisons between UNG’s administration and its residential student body. RAs spend significant time undergoing training in crisis management, student advocacy, programming, time-management, and peer counseling. Because of the skills developed through these positions, RAs are often prepared to make successful transitions from the college environment to the job market demonstrating strong leadership training, management skills, and community involvement as part of their collegiate experience.
The 2023-2024 Resident Assistant Application will become active on November 2, 2022.
Please complete the 2023-2024 New RA Candidate Reference Form. Forms are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. At least one reference MUST be provided by a UNG Faculty/Staff member. Current Residence Life staff members may not be used as references.
Another part of the application process is 2023-2024 New RA Application: Supplemental Questions, in addition to the application questions. These need to be completed and submitted by Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
RA applications will be available November 1, 2022 via OneUSG Careers. 2023-24 New RA Candidate Reference forms will be available on November 2, 2022 for each applicant. Each applicant must have two references, one of which must be from a UNG Faculty/Staff member.
Completed RA applications are due by Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Each RA applicant must attend one RA applicant interest session. Sessions are around 45 minutes and are offered at the following days/times/locations along some within each of the residence halls at various days/times:
| Day/Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. | The Commons 1 Lobby, Dahlonega |
| Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. | Hoag ABC Rooms, Dahlonega |
| Thursday, Jan. 18, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. | Hoag ABC Rooms, Dahlonega |
| Thursday, Jan. 24, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. | Student Center, Gainesville |
| Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. | Hoag ABC Rooms, Dahlonega |
| Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 | More details to come. | Residence Halls, Dahlonega |
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are invited to participate in the Phase I Interviews on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (every 25 - 30 minutes). These interviews will be held In-Person. Phase I Interview information will be emailed to eligible candidates and sign-up options will be emailed via UNG Connect.
Selected RA applicants who participate in the Phase I Interview will be invited to an individual interview with a panel consisting of one professional staff from the Office of Residence Life, another university staff member, and a current RA. Candidates selected for individual interviews will receive invitations via e-mail the evening of February 4. Phase II interviews will take place Saturday, February 4 – Sunday, February 5 (if needed) In-Person.
RA Selections will be announced via email no later than Sunday, February 26, 2023.
All 2023-2024 RA Staff members are required to attend RA Training during early August 2023. Training dates are not yet set, but typically occur two weeks before students move in to the residence halls.
Contact Treva Smith at 706-864-1902, or Derrick Holmes or email residencelife@ung.edu.