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.
Selection Process and Timeline for 2021-2022 RA Staff
Applications & Reference Forms
RA applications will be available November 11, 2020 via UNG Careers. Reference forms will be available on November 12, 2020 for each applicant. The reference form is available on the Residence Life webpage. Each applicant must have two references, one of which must be from a UNG Faculty/Staff member.
How to find the RA application:
- Begin at the UNG Human Resources website
- Click the "Search for Positions and Apply on Careers" box
- Click the "New User" link at the top
- Fill out the account information and click the green "Register" button.
- From there, you should be able to search and/or scroll to find "2021-2022 Resident Assistant (RA) - Institutional Student Worker"
- Click "Apply for Job" and complete the application.
Completed RA applications are due by 11:59 p.m. January 27, 2021.
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:
Day/Date | Time | Location |
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Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 | 7:00 p.m. | Hoag ABC (by reservation) and Zoom via UNG Connect |
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. | Hoag ABC (by reservation) and Zoom via UNG Connect |
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. | Hoag ABC (by reservation) and Zoom via UNG Connect |
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. | Hoag ABC (by reservation) and Zoom via UNG Connect |
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. | Hoag ABC (by reservation) and Zoom via UNG Connect |
RA Applicants Interviews: Phase I
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are invited to participate in the Phase I Interviews on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (every 15-20 minutes). Group Interviews will be held online with a link emailed to applicants. Dress is casual.
*The inclement weather date for Group Interviews will be Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (every 15-20 minutes) online. Everyone will be notified in the event we have to move from the original date.
RA Applicants Interviews: 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 and a current RA. Candidates selected for individual interviews will receive invitations via email the evening of February 5. Phase II interviews will take place Saturday, February 6* – Sunday, February 7 (if needed) via Zoom.
*The inclement weather date for Individual Interviews will be Saturday, February 13 – Sunday, February 14. Everyone will be notified in the event we have to move from the original Saturday, February 6 – Sunday, February 7 dates.
Selection timeframe
RA Selections will be announced via email no later than Sunday, February 28, 2021.
RA Training
All 2021-2022 RA Staff members are required to attend RA Training during early August 2021. Training dates are not yet set, but typically occur two weeks before students move in to the residence halls.
Questions
Contact Treva Smith at 706-864-1902 or treva.smith@ung.edu, or Derrick Holmes at Derrick.Holmes@ung.edu or email residencelife@ung.edu.
Take Note!
The 2021-2022 Resident Assistant Application will become active on November 11, 2020.
Please complete the 2021-2022 New RA Candidate Reference Form. Forms are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021. At least one reference MUST be provided by a UNG Faculty/Staff member. Current Residence Life staff members may not be used as references.