RA Job Positions: Application Process

Ready to make your mark on our residents and leave a legacy for the community?
 
Resident Assistants (RAs) develop leadership skills while creating a safe, fun and vibrant community for their residents. The RA role is a gateway to campus engagement and meaningful connections with other students. 
 
An RA’s primary responsibility is cultivating one-on-one relationships with 15–70 residents, enriching their campus living experience with valuable insights. Our RAs also encourage campus involvement by crafting and supporting hall programs, major events and university initiatives. RAs contribute to resident safety and a secure campus by promptly reporting issues and managing minor incidents.

Candidate Requirements

  • Full-Time Enrollment: RAs must be registered as full-time KSU students with a course load of at least 12 credit hours (undergraduate) for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 and must have completed at least one semester of enrollment at KSU by the start date.
  • GPA: Must maintain a 2.5 KSU cumulative and term GPA at the time of appointment and throughout the term of employment. Summer session GPAs are reviewed with Fall GPAs.
  • Student Conduct: Must be in good conduct standing at the time of appointment and throughout the term of employment. For more information, view the 2026-27 RA Agreement.
  • Criminal Background Screening: RAs will be subject to a criminal background screening conducted by KSU’s Human Resources, which they must complete successfully.
  • Housing Commitment: RAs are required to sign a housing contract and pay the housing activity fee to reside on campus, ensuring their availability throughout the academic year and breaks for RA responsibilities.
  • Open Halls: All applicants must attend at least one (1) Open Hall to be eligible for the position.
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How to Apply

Step 1: Log in to the Employment Portal.

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Step 2: Use the STUDENT SSO LOGIN at the bottom of the page (DUO).
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Step 3: Select "RA Application" in the gold menu bar.
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Step 4: Begin your RA Application by selecting "Apply."
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Position Description

Resident Assistants are student leaders within the Department of Housing and Residence Life (HRL), leaving a legacy by building personal connections with residents and enhancing their campus experience.taking center stage in building personal connections with residents and enhancing their campus experience.
 
RAs also support HRL and campus initiatives and events for residents, host individual programs, serve as the first level of Housing’s On-Call (Emergency Response) structure and complete administrative tasks throughout the year to support their community. A great RA is a problem solver, campus resource, roommate mediator and one of your first friends on your floor. 
 
Please review the 2026-2027 RA Agreement for a full look into what the Resident Assistant Position entails. 

2026-2027 RA Agreement 

 

 

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I applied to be an RA because I enjoy helping others and giving them the resources they need to be successful. This job also helps me strengthen my skills in leadership and management. My favorite part about being an RA is talking with my residents, learning new things about them and knowing I am being a good resource for them

Brianna

Senior

I applied to be a Resident Assistant because of the influence my junior year RA, Brandon, had on me. My favorite part about being an RA is the opportunity I have to be a mentor and coach in a similar fashion.

Sean

Junior

I applied to be an RA because as a resident my RAs are what made living on campus feel like home. My favorite part of being an RA is being able to create events that residents can come to and meet new people. I enjoy seeing them meet other residents and find their "clique" because that's what I wanted when I was a resident.

Josh

Sophomore

Open Hall Series

All applicants are required to attend at least one (1) Open Hall in order to be eligible for the RA position.

All Commmunities

Wednesday, October 15 | Marietta Campus | Q207 | 12 – 1 PM

Friday, October 17 | Kennesaw Campus | ALC 2106 | 12 – 1 PM

Monday, October 20 | Kennesaw Campus | TBD | 1 – 2 PM

 

2026-27 RA Application Timeline and Process

October 1 – Application Open 

October 31, 11:59 PM – Application Closes
 
December 2 – In-Person Interview Offers
 
December 18 – Grade and Conduct Check
  
January 22 through January 24 – In-Person Interviews
 
Early February – Offer Letter

RA Workshops and Orientation

 If chosen for the Resident Assistant role, participation in RA Workshops and RA Orientation is mandatory throughout Spring 2026. Further information on workshop dates will be provided during RA Interviews.

Questions?

The answers to many of your questions about the RA position can be found on this website or during our Open Hall series. If you have any additional questions, please email RASelection@kennesaw.edu.

  • No, there are no make-up opportunities. We have a strict deadline, and incomplete applications won’t be considered.
  • The HRL team will review grades, conduct, and Title IX compliance at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters. If you don’t meet the requirements, you’ll be removed from the selection process.
  • The 2026-27 RA Selection process involves a video format application and one (1) in-person interview conducted by HRL professional staff and current RAs. Detailed information will be sent to applicants throughout the interview process.
  • No, the HRL team will select your community and room during the recruitment process. Rooms are assigned based on candidate interview and community needs. If an accommodation is required, please submit the necessary paperwork through the Office of Student Disability Services and add that information to your application. Additional support can be provided upon hire.

  • As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete online interview training through Percipio. Additional details will be sent to your email.

  • HRL will be hosting Open Halls within each community for candidates to ask questions to professional staff and current RAs. If you want to learn more about the role, look for our RA Street Team around campus or connect with a current RA. For specific application questions, please email RASelection@kennesaw.edu.