Student Worker Resident Assistant (Winter-Mester Hire)

Reno, NV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process please contact our recruitment helpline at or . For UNR Med professional job postings please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at .

Job Description

The University of Nevada Reno is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community that values respect care and diversity. We believe in providing a sense of belonging to all students faculty staff family members and campus visitors. As a Resident Assistant you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming environment within the residence halls. You will be responsible for fostering communal respect and inclusivity regardless of identity or personal preferences. Additionally you will be expected to uphold and enforce policies consistently and efficiently while seeking assistance when needed.

The Winter-Mester Resident Assistant position is active from December 18 January 14.

Responsibilities of Winter- Mester Resident Assistants

Serve as a positive role model on and off campus.

Document policy violations in accordance to department procedure

Represent the university positively to various stakeholders.

Engage and connect with residents through intentional interaction such as programming intentional conversations etc..

Actively participate and be visible in assigned community.

Foster healthy relationships and demonstrate an ethic of care with residential community.

Promote inclusivity and equity within the community.

Encourage resident involvement in leadership activities and groups.

Promote and empower residents to engage in leadership opportunities within the hall community.

Develop and implement programming in line with community development guidelines.

Maintain all paperwork systematically keeping it thorough neat and consistent.

Utilize designated programs (StarRez Maxient etc.) for required paperwork such as weekly reports program proposals funding requests study hour attendance marketing requests incident reports etc..

Required Qualifications

Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada Reno as a full-time student for duration of employment.

Candidate must have completed at least two semesters at the university/college level (High School dual enrollment does not qualify).

Candidate must be a current Resident Assistant serving during the Fall 2025 term and continuing to serve in the RA role during the Spring 2026 term.

Candidate must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average (both semester and cumulative) while holding the Resident Assistant position. Failure to meet this expectation at any point while in this position may result in probation or termination at the sole discretion of UNR.

Compensation & Benefits

Student Employee Level 1

A single occupancy room in the assigned residence hall and utilities.

Resident Assistants assigned to Canada Hall may have suitemates.

Allotted per diem for days served on-call

Note: Resident Assistant compensation may interfere with any financial aid you may receive. It is your responsibility to consult the Financial Aid office to discuss any potential impacts.

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: An average of fifteen (15) hours per week in completion of their responsibilities.

This includes but is not limited to:

Assisting in scheduled event programming

Serving on an on-call duty rotation and addressing alleged community standard and university policy violations

On-call duty rotation will require overnight and weekend hours

Wintermester RAs are expected to be on-site for the duration of their assigned on-call duty shifts. Days when wintermester RAs are not completing on-call duty shifts may be spent off-site.

Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive community that embraces diversity equality and opportunity for all. Our goal is to foster a diverse campus climate that encourages open inquiry and honors every persons story. Join us in promoting a diverse and inclusive campus environment where every voice is valued and respected.

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Required Attachment(s)

Please note once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter references additional documents sections of the application will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments prior to the committee review of applications please contact the candidate helpdesk at .

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Wintermester Availability (required) Include a document which outlines which days you are available to serve on-call. Wintermester On-Call duty dates run from December 18 2025 January 14 2026.

For example:

Available December 18 December 28

Available January 5 January 9

Available January 13

Interview Process

Candidates will be selected based on their provided availability virtual interview questionnaire and employment is contingent upon positive standing within candidates Fall 2025 position.

Posting Close Time

Applications must be received by 11:59pm on 11/16/2025. This posting will close at 12:00am on 11/17/2025.

Posting Close Date

11/17/2025

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevadas original land-grant university the University serves more than 23000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (Very High Research) university it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.

Since 2009 nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe where education research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The Universitys physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus known as University Village to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple which ensures equitable access to technology for students providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Googles TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023 the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada led by the University of Nevada Reno was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its Tech Hub will strengthen Americas lithium batteries critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education world-improving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information please visitthe Universitys website.

University of Nevada Reno