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Resident Advisers (RA) are paraprofessionals and student-leaders who live and work in the residential spaces. RAs are assigned to traditional residence halls, suite style complexes, or apartment buildings. Each RA resides on a floor, or in an area, with a group of 15 to 65 residents. The RA position places a high value on relationships and integrity. It requires flexibility, commitment, and resilience, as well as strong administrative skills. The specific qualifications, requirements and responsibilities for the Resident Adviser position are outlined below.

Resident Advisers (RA) are paraprofessionals and student-leaders who live and work in the residential spaces. The time commitment for the RA position is, on average, 25 hours a week. RAs are assigned to traditional residence halls, suite-style complexes, or apartment buildings, depending on the needs for Interim and Summer housing sessions. Each RA resides on a floor or in an area with a group of 10 to 65 residents. The RA position places a high value on relationships and integrity. It requires flexibility, commitment, resilience, and strong administrative skills. Through this role, the Resident Adviser will develop personal leadership skills, create purposeful connections with residents and colleagues, and gain transferable skills that will benefit future career aspirations.

Resident Adviser (RA) opportunities are available each year for Interim Housing and Summer Sessions.

Please check back in Spring 2025 to learn more

The number and availability of these positions will vary each year. Additional questions can be sent to Kayla Harvey – Assistant Director of Staff Selection, Recruitment, and Leadership – at harveyk@wfu.edu.

The Office Residence Life and Housing offers several different assistantships in our office for Wake Forest graduate students. Each position carries a different set of responsibilities, experiences and benefits.