2027 - 28 RA Application

Opens: Thursday, October 1 at 10 a.m.

Closes: Friday, November 13 at 11:59 p.m.

 

RA Job Positions: Application Process

Ready to make your mark on our residents and leave a legacy for the community?
 
Resident Assistants (RAs) develop leadership skills while creating a safe, fun and vibrant community for their residents. The RA role is a gateway to campus engagement and meaningful connections with other students. 
 
An RA’s primary responsibility is cultivating one-on-one relationships with 15–70 residents, enriching their campus living experience with valuable insights. Our RAs also encourage campus involvement by crafting and supporting hall programs, major events and university initiatives. RAs contribute to resident safety and a secure campus by promptly reporting issues and managing minor incidents.

Candidate Requirements

  • Full-Time Enrollment: RAs must be registered as full-time KSU students with a course load of at least 12 credit hours (undergraduate) for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 and must have completed at least one semester of enrollment at KSU by the start date.
  • GPA: Must maintain a 2.0 KSU cumulative and term GPA at the time of appointment and throughout the term of employment. Summer session GPAs are reviewed with Fall GPAs.
  • Student Conduct: Must be in good conduct standing at the time of appointment and throughout the term of employment. For more information, view the 2027-28 RA Agreement.
  • Criminal Background Screening: RAs will be subject to a criminal background screening conducted by KSU’s Human Resources, which they must complete successfully.
  • Housing Commitment: RAs are required to sign a housing contract and pay the housing activity fee to reside on campus, ensuring their availability throughout the academic year and breaks for RA responsibilities.
  • Open Halls: All applicants must attend at least one (1) Open Hall to be eligible for the position.
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Open Hall Sessions

Open Hall sessions are your opportunity to learn more about the RA role, the application process, and what to expect throughout recruitment. RAs and HRL staff will be available to answer your questions and share what it’s really like to be an RA. Come learn more, ask questions, and see if becoming an RA is right for you!

Attending an Open Hall is required for all RA applicants. You must tap in within the first 15 minutes of the session to receive attendance credit. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the session begins, you will be asked to attend a different Open Hall session to receive credit.  

Kennesaw Campus

  • Tuesday, September 29 | 6:15 PM | University Village Center (UV 6000)
  • Tuesday, September 29 | 7:30 PM | University Village Center (UV 6000)
  • Friday, October 2 | 3:00 PM | KP Cave (UV 6000)
  • Friday, October 16 | 10:30 AM | ALC 1100
  • Friday, October 23 | 10:30 AM | ALC 1100

Marietta Campus

  • Tuesday, September 29 | 8:30 PM | Q202
  • Tuesday, October 6 | 8:30 PM | J1122
  • Friday, October 16 | 1:00 PM | Shore Innovation Center 1115
  • Friday, October 23 | 1:00 PM | Shore Innovation Center 1115

 

How to Apply

Step 1: Log in to the Employment Portal.

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Step 2: Use the STUDENT SSO LOGIN at the bottom of the page (DUO).
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Step 3: Select "RA Application" in the gold menu bar.
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Step 4: Begin your RA Application by selecting "Apply."
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Position Description

Resident Assistants are student leaders within the Department of Housing and Residence Life (HRL), leaving a legacy by building personal connections with residents and enhancing their campus experience.taking center stage in building personal connections with residents and enhancing their campus experience.
 
RAs also support HRL and campus initiatives and events for residents, host individual programs, serve as the first level of Housing’s On-Call (Emergency Response) structure and complete administrative tasks throughout the year to support their community. A great RA is a problem solver, campus resource, roommate mediator and one of your first friends on your floor. 
 
Please review the 2027-2028 RA Agreement for a full look into what the Resident Assistant Position entails. 

2026-2027 RA Agreement 

 

 

leave your mark, leave your legacy, become a resident assistant at KSU

 

I applied to be an RA because I enjoy helping others and giving them the resources they need to be successful. This job also helps me strengthen my skills in leadership and management. My favorite part about being an RA is talking with my residents, learning new things about them and knowing I am being a good resource for them

Brianna

Senior

I applied to be a Resident Assistant because of the influence my junior year RA, Brandon, had on me. My favorite part about being an RA is the opportunity I have to be a mentor and coach in a similar fashion.

Sean

Junior

I applied to be an RA because as a resident my RAs are what made living on campus feel like home. My favorite part of being an RA is being able to create events that residents can come to and meet new people. I enjoy seeing them meet other residents and find their "clique" because that's what I wanted when I was a resident.

Josh

Sophomore

Questions?

The answers to many of your questions about the RA position can be found on this website or during our Open Hall series. If you have any additional questions, please email RASelection@kennesaw.edu.

  • No, there are no make-up opportunities. We have a strict deadline, and incomplete applications won’t be considered.
  • The HRL team will review grades, conduct, and Title IX compliance at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters. If you don’t meet the requirements, you’ll be removed from the selection process.
  • The 2026-27 RA Selection process involves a video format application and one (1) in-person interview conducted by HRL professional staff and current RAs. Detailed information will be sent to applicants throughout the interview process.
  • No, the HRL team will select your community and room during the recruitment process. Rooms are assigned based on candidate interview and community needs. If an accommodation is required, please submit the necessary paperwork through the Office of Student Disability Services and add that information to your application. Additional support can be provided upon hire.
  • HRL will be hosting Open Halls within each community for candidates to ask questions to professional staff and current RAs. If you want to learn more about the role, look for our RA Street Team around campus or connect with a current RA. For specific application questions, please email RASelection@kennesaw.edu.