Resident Assistants (RA) are live-in, part-time student staff. Under the supervision of a Resident Director, RAs are responsible for the administration and implementation of the Nebraska Residence Life in a residential community.

• Foster and develop community among residents.
• Establish an atmosphere conducive to study and provide academic assistance to residents.
• Counsel residents regarding problems or concerns and provide resource and referral information.
• Maximize positive resident interaction and their interaction with the campus community.
• Promote, develop, and implement programs to meet departmental goals.
• Know and enforce on-campus housing and university policy and document any student concerns.
• Help to maintain the safety and general well-being of residents.
• Provide “duty coverage” for the on-campus housing community on a rotation basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

The functions of all RAs are the same; however the manner in which functions are implemented may vary according to the specific community assignment.

Questions?

Carrie Fitzwater | she/her/hers
Assistant Director
Abel, Sandoz, Selleck & Kauffman
402-472-1013 | cfitzwater3@unl.edu