Resident Assistant (RA) Position Information
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.
Questions?
Contact Andrew Hogan or email residencelife@ung.edu
Take Note!
The 2024 - 2025 Resident Assistant Application will become active on November 1, 2024.
Please complete the 2024-2025 New RA Candidate Reference Form. Forms are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024. 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 2024-2025 New RA Application: Supplemental Questions (login required), in addition to the application questions. These need to be completed and submitted by Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
RA Applicant Interest Sessions
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 |
noon |
Hoag ABC Rooms, Dahlonega |
|
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 |
7:00 p.m. |
The Commons 1 Lobby, Dahlonega |
Interviews
Phase I
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are invited to participate in the Phase I Interviews on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 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.
Phase II
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. Phase II interviews will take place Saturday, February 3, 2024 in-person.
Selection and Training
Selection Timeframe
RA selections will be announced via email no later than Friday, March 2, 2024.
Mandatory Training
All 2024-2025 RA staff members are required to attend RA Training during early August 2024. Training dates are not yet set, but typically occur two weeks before students move in to the residence halls.