Resident Advisor Selection Process
Resident Advisors Hiring (Recruitment and Selection) for the Spring 2026 Semester and 2026-2027 Academic Year processes will be happening at various times throughout the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Please ensure that you are reading the correct information and timeline. If you have any questions, please contact the Resident Advisor Employment Committee at housingjobs@georgiasouthern.edu or contact us at 912-344-2940 and ask for Assistant Director Naomi Saxon.
TIMELINE | SPRING 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR RESIDENT ADVISOR SELECTION:
We are excited for our Resident Advisor recruitment process for the Spring 2026 semester for both the Savannah campus and the Statesboro campus. Candidates for the Resident Advisor positions on the Savannah and Statesboro campuses will follow this timeline:
- September 29th: Spring 2026 RA Application Opens
- October 19th: Spring 2026 RA Application Closes
- October 29th – November 5th: Interviews for Spring 2026 RA Application
- More Information to Come Following Interview Days regarding Offers
- January 6th: Start Date for Spring 2026 RAs
Though the position for the Spring 2025 is not open yet for applications, please fill out THIS form to be notified when the position opens back up.
TIMELINE | 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR RESIDENT ADVISOR SELECTION:
We are excited for our Resident Advisor recruitment process for the 2026-2027 academic year for both the Savannah campus and Statesboro campus. Candidates for the Resident Advisor positions on the Savannah and Statesboro campuses will follow this timeline:
- October 31st: Fall 2026 RA Application Opens
- January 12th: RA Application Closes for Fall 2026 Start Date
- January 30th: Savannah Campus Interview Day for Fall 2026 RA Candidates
- January 31st: Statesboro Campus Interview Day for Fall 2026 RA Candidates
- More Information to Come Following Interview Days regarding Offers
- April 17th: Welcome Day for Fall 2026 RAs
Though the position for the 2026-2027 (Fall 2026 Start) is not open yet for applications, please fill out THIS form to be notified when the position opens back up.
INFORMATION SOCIALS
Are you interested in the Resident Advisor positon, but need clarification on what the role entails? Attend one of our Information Sessions and Resident Advisor Panel to learn more about the position! Attendance for either an Information Session or an RA Panel is MANDATORY to continue in the application process.
(Please note: You can attend any session, it does not have to be one from a complex you may live in!)
- October 21, 2025: Kennedy Hall MPR (RA Information Session)
- October 23, 2025: Windward Commons (RA Information Session) *SAVANNAH*
- October 27, 2025: Eagle Village Classroom (RA Panel)
- October 29, 2025: University Hall (RA Panel) *SAVANNAH*
- November 6, 2025: Kennedy Hall MPR (RA Information Session)
- November 11, 2025: Centennial Place Building 2 Classroom (RA Information Session)
- November 13, 2025: Compass Point Clubhouse (RA Information Session) *SAVANNAH*
- November 20, 2025: Southern Pines Classroom (RA Panel)
- November 21, 2025: University Hall (RA Panel) *SAVANNAH*
- November 30, 2025: Eagle Village Classroom (RA Information Session)
- January 8, 2025: Zoom (Information Session) at 12:15 PM EST *BOTH CAMPUSES MAY ATTEND*
- January 8, 2025: Zoom (Information Session) at 6:00 PM EST *BOTH CAMPUSES MAY ATTEND*
APPLICATION INFORMATION
For a candidate to successfully complete their application, they must complete the three following tasks:
1. Complete a Human Resources Application. Go to https://jobs.georgiasouthern.edu/sec/jobs/ and search for the RA position for which you are applying. Please note that the positions will have similar names, so ensure that you are applying for the correct term and campus.
2. Attend One RA Information Social. Dates for these information socials can be found in the timelines listed above and on flyers posted around the campus. There is no need to sign up for an information social ahead of time. Attendance for either an Information Session or an RA Panel is MANDATORY to continue in the application process.
3. Complete the Supplemental Resident Advisor application. You will receive this application on your Housing Portal after you complete the Human Resources Application and attend one RA Information OR RA Panel discussed above. Follow the directions listed on the supplemental application for completing and returning it. In order to proceed in the RA process, you must complete the Required Supplemental RA Application.
QUALIFICATION
A candidate must meet the following qualifications in order to be considered for the RA position in Spring 2026 or for the 2026-2027 academic year. If you have concerns about your fit within these qualifications or have a special circumstance that you would like to discuss, please contact us.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time matriculated student at Georgia Southern University & eligible to live on. This is 9 credit hours for undergraduate students and 6 credit-hours for graduate students. RAs may not take more than 17 credit hours in their first semester in the role.
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 overall GPA and must maintain a semester/term GPA of 2.25. Must remain in good academic standing.
- Must have lived on-campus at Georgia Southern or another college/university for a minimum of two semesters prior to the start of employment.
- All candidates must complete/pass a Georgia System required background check and student conduct review. Must maintain good student conduct record.
- Successful candidates cannot hold other employment on-campus and may not partake in any new member sorority or fraternity recruitment process during their first semester of employment. Any other roles or involvement that may affect an RAs ability to attend trainings or fulfill the duties of an RA may not be allowed and should be discussed first, such as student teaching, clinicals, internships, and participation in sorority and fraternity events. Any off-campus jobs must be approved prior to starting and will not be allowed for RAs in their first semester of the role. Other campus organizations may be prohibited or restricted, such as SGA Executive Board membership.
- All candidates must be able to commit to one academic year (fall and spring), unless hired for a mid-year or summer RA position.
- All candidates must be able to return to campus early (mid-July and immediately after New Year’s) for additional staff training. All candidates must be able to remain after halls have closed for winter and summer breaks to assist with closing procedures for up to four days after. There are also some dates when all RAs are required to assist with special campus events on weekends and holidays.
- All candidates must be able to work between 20-25 hours a week for most weeks and up to 29 hours during training and special weeks.
- Ability to work in a diverse environment and sensitive to students’ growth and development in the university and residence hall setting
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
RESIDENT ADVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Resident Advisor Job Description
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Interested candidates are encouraged to review a copy of the 2024-2025 Employment Agreement, which details the full expectations of the Resident Advisor position. All those selected for the RA role will be provided with the most relevant version of this agreement closer to their start date.
RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
In addition to our traditional residence hall communities, we also offer candidates the option of being involved in a Residential Learning Community. These Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) and Theme Communities (TCs) are a way for residents to live with others who have similar majors, interests, or identities. For more information regarding each community and the requirements for applicants to be considered for each community, please refer to the website below:
PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW
We encourage all applicants to utilize the resources of the Office of Career and Professional Development. Applicants will be best prepared by reviewing the interviewing tips and sample questions on the website, scheduling a practice interview, and requesting a resume critique from the office. All of these can be accessed at the link below: