In order to be eligible for the position, a candidate must:
1. Be a full time undergraduate student, in good academic standing
2. Be in good disciplinary standing with the university
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the end of the Fall 2025 semester to be considered for placement.
4. Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in the fall of 2026.

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Sitting for long periods of time while working at the front desk (4-hour shifts), completing rounds of the building during on-call coverage.

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On-Call

Position to begin in August 2026.

Resident Advisors (RAs) are integral members of the Office of Residence Life who contribute to building vibrant, inclusive communities through our residential curriculum, The Wildcat Way. RAs play a key role in supporting student well-being and cultivating a sense of belonging by fostering engaging living and learning experiences.

The RA position balances community-building, student support, administrative responsibilities, and leadership development. Core responsibilities include facilitating student engagement opportunities, serving as a resource and referral point for residents, covering front desk shifts, responding to incidents as part of the on-call rotation, and serving as a positive role model within the residence hall. RAs also represent the University of Kentucky both inside and outside of the residence halls and are expected to model the values of the institution at all times.

Resident Advisors come from many different backgrounds, but successful RAs often share these skills and qualities:

At least one semester of experience living on campus either in the UK residence halls or at a previous school.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.