Employment Opportunities

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Be a Resident Assistant for 2025-2026!

A Resident Assistant (RA) lives in a house unit of approximately thirty-fifty students.  The RA serves as a peer mentor and advisor to residence hall students, both individuals and groups of students.  She/he assists in the administrative operations of the residence hall community, helps to enforce residence hall and University rules and regulations and provides information about University services and resources.  The RA plays an integral role in helping students understand the importance of celebrating the rich diversity of people who live in our society, on our campus, and in our residential communities.  The RA is charged with stimulating an environment where educational, service, diversity, social, and recreational programs and activities in the halls occur on a regular basis.  The RA plays an integral role in the academic success of students.  RAs encourage students in their communities to apply the material from their classes to their experiences in residence and other areas of their lives.

Application Requirements:

• One full semester of living experience in SMSU Residence Halls (at time of application)
• Good academic standing with a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA
• Full time student status with no academic overload 
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be in good standing with the SMSU judicial system

Click HERE for your application!