Resident Assistants are primarily responsible for assisting the Residence Hall Director in creating and maintaining a living-learning environment in the residence halls; in which the greatest educational, social, cultural, and spiritual development may be realized by each resident.
RAs have a genuine interest in contributing to the growth and maximum adjustment of students through the residence hall program. It is our expectation that the student who applies for an RA position is earnestly interested in the welfare of students and of Milligan and, consequently, is constructively supportive of the policies and expectations of the University.
Resident Assistant Training is mandatory for all hired RAs. Resident Assistants come back early in August and January for training. Housing and meals are provided during this time. Fall training takes place in the month of August and is designed to teach RAs the necessary skills to be a residential leader in our communities. At the end of the training, RAs have the practical knowledge to carry out RA responsibilities and a philosophical understanding of why those responsibilities exist. In addition, RAs bond with other RAs all of whom will be great resources to build community in our residence halls.
Resident Assistants receive free housing for the dorm in which they will be serving in. The RA position requires someone who is truly dedicated to making living in the residence halls a positive experience for others in order to be successful. Due to the level of commitment needed, we encourage applicants who are only considering the stipend and room credit to consider whether or not they will be successful in the RA role. RA benefits are subject to change based on budgetary allocations and administrative decisions.
The Alternate Pool is for those candidates for the Resident Assistant position who meet many of the qualities and skills to be Resident Assistant but gains an additional year of leadership and relational experience alongside our staff. If there should be a Resident Assistant position vacancy, alternates may then be selected to fulfil the RA role.
August 17 – RAs return.
August 17-23 – Fall training sessions.
August 24 – New student move-in day.
August 25 – Returning student move-in day.
January 11 – RAs return and Spring training session.
January 12 – Residence Halls open.
423.461.3088 | McMahan Student Center