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Looking for a way to make a real impact on campus? Become a Resident Assistant (RA) and help shape your campus community!
Who Can Be an RA?
To apply for an RA position, students must have been enrolled at Rockhurst University for at least one full academic year. Interested? Application information is located at the bottom of this page.
RA Benefits
Being an RA offers a wide range of personal, professional, and academic benefits.
Here are some of the most valuable things you can gain:
Leadership Skills
- You’ll develop strong leadership abilities by managing a floor or building and supporting its residents.
- You’ll build relationships with campus staff, faculty, and other student leaders that open doors to future opportunities.
Professional Development
- Being an RA challenges you to grow in empathy, responsibility, and adaptability.
- You’ll learn to support others while balancing your own academic and personal life.
- RA experience stands out to employers and graduate programs as a sign of maturity, responsibility, and leadership.
Compensation
- All RAs receive full compensation for their housing based on where they live, as well as a meal plan.
- 300 Blocks + 200 Flex Meal Plan ($2,460 per semester) for the Residence Halls
- 120 Block + 500 Flex ($1,625 per semester) for THV, Rock Row, and Kateri
- Second-year RAs and beyond will receive an additional $500 scholarship per semester.
- RAs will all be able to work at the front desk beyond their required four hours per week for additional payment if they choose (regardless of their work-study status).
Apply to Be an RA
RA applications open November 3, 2025, and close January 23, 2026. Students may apply on RockSpace.
Questions? Contact reslifestaff@rockhurst.edu.