Resident Assistants (RA)

What is an RA?

The RA is an essential part of campus life here at the University of Montana Western whose primary role is to develop a healthy community among residents by providing resources and information, maintaining the safety and well-being of students, and by promoting and implementing programs and events to engage residents outside of class. RAs are responsible as members of the Residence Life staff for upholding and enforcing policies listed in the University of Montana Western Student Housing Handbook. The RA Position is a very collaborative one, and RAs are granted many opportunities to work with various different departments, both on and off campus, to maximize the positive experience that is being a Western Bulldog.

What are the Qualifications to be an RA? 

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The RA Experience 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get to choose where I live?

Your preference on where you would like to live will be taken into account when working on placement, however your desired placement will not always be accommodatable, and we will place RAs in positions that will highlight their strengths and fit our spacing limitations and staffing needs.

What is the compensation for being an RA?

The university will provide the RA with a room in the assigned unit and a 7-Day, Big Dawg board plan.

Can transfer students apply to be RAs?

Yes! You must have at least one semester of on campus college living experience and be a student at the University of Montana Western at the time of applying

Can I still receive Financial Aid if I’m an RA?

Yes, you can still receive financial aid. However, because the compensation is regarded as a scholarship, RA candidates must talk to Financial Aid to determine how this may affect their aid before accepting the RA position.

Can I seek other employment while being an RA?

While you may seek other employment, both on and off campus, you must consult with the Area Coordinator and Assistant Director of Residence Life for permission. RA duties and responsibilities will be seen as first priority and cannot be cancelled, skipped, or rescheduled due to outside employment.

Can I take part in Experience One Field Trips and Field Experience as an RA?

Yes! Because Experience One is a key part of the University of Montana Western experience, we encourage that students take the opportunities that are granted. Specific RA duties must be completed before departure.

Contact

If you have any further questions, email the Area Coordinator Isaiah Powell at [email protected] or visit the Area Coordinator Office in the lobby of JDC.

RA Application
Program Calendar (Physical)
Hiring Timeline
Program Calendar (Download)
Residence Life Staff
Legacy RAs (Coming Soon!)