Housing and Residence Life
POSITION AS A RESIDENT ADVISOR
RESIDENT ADVISOR (RA) JOB SUMMARY:
RAs are student staff members of the Department of Housing and Residence Life, who, as a requirement of the position, live in an assigned residence hall/building to assist their fellow student residents. The RA is supervised by the Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) of their assignment building. The RLC is a professional staff member of the Department who lives and works in their building(s). The RA spends a great deal of time getting to know their residents, and the other residents of their assigned area, serving as a campus resource and positive peer leader. The RA works to create community within their floor/building that is welcoming, safe, and conducive to the success of the residents both academically and personally. The RA position requires RA staff to assist in enforcing Housing and Residence Life policies, as well as, the University of Memphis Student Code of Rights and Responsibility. RAs are selected for the position based on leadership potential, interpersonal skills, sense of responsibility, understanding of campus life, and excitement to learn.
APPLICATION
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Apply Here!
*This process is for new, first-time RAs only. Returning RAs should check their University
email accounts for the Returning RA application process*
*Apply by Wednesday, October 22, 2025, to be considered for Fall 2025 vacancies*
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