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 (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu.

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'll be responsible for treating everyone with respect and inclusivity, regardless of their identities or personal preferences. Additionally, you will be expected to uphold and enforce policies consistently and efficiently while seeking assistance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model on and off campus.
• Document policy violations
• Represent the university positively to various stakeholders.
• Engage and connect with residents through intentional interaction.
• Actively participate and be visible in the community.
• Foster healthy relationships and demonstrate an ethic of care with residents.
• 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, Microsoft Office) for required paperwork, such as weekly reports, program proposals, funding requests, study hour attendance, hall currency, marketing requests, end of year reports, and incident reports.

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 successfully complete a minimum of 15 credits per semester of employment
• Credit-load is limited to 17 credits per semester.
• Those who wish to request enrollment in less than 15 credits or 18+ credits may do so by gaining approval.
• 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 Grade

Student Employee Level 1

A single occupancy room in the assigned residence hall and utilities. RAs in Canada Hall would have suitemates. Academic Year meal plan, which includes options for weekly meals in dining venues across campus and an allotment of Food Bucks. Those who successfully complete at least two semesters as a Resident Assistant will receive a partial tuition waiver ($14 a credit for up to 15 credits). During Winter Training (tentatively scheduled for January 7-16, 2027), meals will be provided by the department as part of training. During breaks, dining operations will be limited. Resident Assistants required to work and/or serve in an on-call capacity will receive a meal or funds to purchase food over break. Break periods include:

• Spring Break (March)
• Spring Closing (May)

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: 20 hours per week in completion of their responsibilities.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Community building
• Building relationships with residents
• Operationalizing the residential curriculum
• 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

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 person's story. Join us in promoting a diverse and inclusive campus environment, where every voice is valued and respected.

Interview Process

We anticipate having virtual interviews with selected candidates. Candidates will be contacted for availability via their UNR student email. For questions, please email resliferecruitment@unr.edu

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

50.0%

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 jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
Contact Information for Two References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship. Reference can be a professor, former or current supervisor, or your current RA. A current GRD/RD, relative may not be used.

Posting Close Time

Applications must be received by 11:59pm on 11/9/2026.

This posting will close at 12:00am on 11/10/2026.

Posting Close Date

11/10/2026

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 member’s 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 driver's 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 person’s 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 Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 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 Nevada’s 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 University’s 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. Google’s 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 Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s 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 that’s transforming Nevada’s 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 visit the University’s website.

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