University Housing is now accepting applications from students interested in serving as resident assistants (RAs) for the 2026-27 academic year. 

RAs are student leaders who live in residence halls and serve as the go-to resource for their peers. They build inclusive communities, promote belonging, support student well-being and respond to everyday and urgent needs, all while balancing their academic responsibilities. 

To apply, you must be a current student with a 2.75 grade point average or higher.

Important Dates

• Application opens: 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10

• Application closes: 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3

• Interview period: Feb. 4-6

• Offer letters sent: Feb. 27

RAs are required to live on campus and serve through the full academic year, from July training through May Move-Out. 

What You'll Receive 

RA benefits include: 

• A scholarship covering your on-campus housing 

• A university meal plan 

• A semester stipend 

This position is ideal for students who are organized, empathetic and ready to lead. It's also an opportunity to grow skills that go beyond the residence hall. 

Become Career Ready 

Serving as an RA helps students develop several of the U of A's  Career-Ready Skills, preparing you for jobs, internships or graduate programs after graduation. 

You'll strengthen your communication skills by advertising events, mediating roommate concerns and leading floor meetings. The job helps you build leadership experience by managing events, mentoring peers and navigating real-world problem-solving. 

Working on a staff team and with campus partners will hone your teamwork and professionalism, while handling emergencies that sharpen your critical thinking.  

You'll also learn to adapt in diverse settings and grow your perspective awareness, one of the key competencies employers look for in new hires. 

Whether you're heading into teaching, business, healthcare or any other field, RA experience gives you a strong foundation and plenty of examples to share in interviews. 

Attend an Info Session 

Curious about applying? Stop by one of these info sessions to learn more about the RA role, meet staff and ask questions: 

• Wednesday, Oct. 15, 5-6 p.m. in the Adohi Cabin 

• Monday, Oct. 20, 2-3 p.m. in the Adohi Cabin 

• Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6-7 p.m. in Morgan Hall, B108 

• Thursday, Oct. 30, noon to 1 p.m. in the Multicultural Center, Arkansas Union, room 403 

Apply now at housing.uark.edu.

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About University Housing: University Housing is a department within the Division of Student Affairs serving a residential community of around 7,200 students. More than 200 students find employment opportunities with University Housing each year. We offer educational programs that support student success and services that help students focus on academics at the University of Arkansas. 

About the Division of Student Affairs: The Division of Student Affairs supports the whole student by cultivating transformative experiences and environments that promote student well-being, sense of community, and success. We prioritize student access, well-being, and belonging, post-graduation success, and building a strong organizational culture.