Are You Ready to be an RA?

• Remain enrolled as an NSU student in good academic standing. Undergraduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, and graduate or professional doctoral students must meet the academic progression standards established by their respective programs.
• Must have one semester live-in experience prior to the Fall 2026, not necessarily at NSU, or significant leadership experience.
• Must be in good judicial standing with the university (i.e. nothing above a Written/Disciplinary Warning).
• Willingness to make a commitment through the academic year (i.e., August - May) including training periods which begin approximately two weeks before the start of undergraduate fall classes.
• While in the RA position, any outside employment or internship is discouraged and must be approved by the Director of Residence Life.
• Must be able to work and or be on an on-call rotation on weekends and holidays.

Community Building and Development

• Actively engage and create a sense of community among residents assigned to the individual RA by bringing residents together through programming, recognition efforts, roommate agreement meetings, floor meetings, and other engagement standards as outlined by the Residential Experience & Engagement Formula (REEF).

Individual Student Support

• Assist residents in developing appropriate skills to aid student development, including but not limited to; conflict management, communication, and healthy relationships.
• Refer residents, when necessary, to the appropriate NSU campus and community resources.
• Actively create a sense of belonging with each resident through individual student interactions (sharkchats), engagement while on duty and at the Resource and Engagement Desks (RED), hall decorations (bulletin boards, door decorations). 

Safety and Policy Enforcement

• Educate students on and uphold the Residential Living Guide policies through programming and individual student interactions. Addressing policy violations, educating residents on community impact, and documenting incidents with high accuracy and objectivity.
• Properly follow training and protocols when responding in an on-call/duty capacity (lockouts, facilities and/or escalated resident concerns), and when appropriate referring to professional staff.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Deliver all administrative tasks (i.e. REEF outlined requirements, duty logs, incident reports, programming receipts) and provided by direct supervisor with accuracy by specified deadlines.

Communication and Teamwork

• Demonstrate proficiency at expressing ideas and listening, asking for and providing productive feedback, and developing an effective communication style.
• Demonstrate a commitment to support the Office of Residence Life by contributing to positive staff morale (i.e. stepping up, volunteering to support, offering support to peers, finding ways to impact the Office of Residence Life beyond the assigned community). 

Professionalism and Upholding Standards

• Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries during all interactions with residents, peers, supervisors, and at all times while representing the Office of Residence Life.
• Model exemplary character and ethical standards by upholding all institutional values, NSU guidelines, and Office of Residence Life policies. 

*While the position description above outlines the primary components of the RA role, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and expectations used to evaluate success.   

• Meet with your Financial Adviser
• Cannot hold another student employment position
• No outside employment unless approved by Director
• International RA applicants

***Note for ALL International Students***

Non-resident Aliens (NRA) attending NSU on an F or J visa, who receive an NSU Institutional scholarship for non-qualified expenses such as housing, meal plans, health insurance fees or stipends, are subject to NRA withholding. All colleges and universities in the United States are required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to withhold 14% of any scholarships issued for the purpose of non-qualified expenses. More information can be found here, https://www.nova.edu/international-affairs/students/current/tax.html

• Questions can be directed to the office of International Affairs: intl@nova.edu

The application for the 2027-2028 Resident Assistant position opens on Tuesday, September 8 and closes on Tuesday, December 8. Before you can apply, watching the pre-recorded informational session is mandatory. In addition, there will be five live Q&A sessions where you can ask questions and receive guidance from professional staff and current RAs. These sessions will cover the selection process, RA responsibilities and tasks, and provide clarification and support to help you throughout the application process.

Please watch the pre-recorded Informational session below.  Ensure you are logged in so we can verify you have watched the video in entirety.

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