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University of Florida · 1 day ago

Resident Assistant

positionGainesville, FL
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad

The University of Florida is seeking a Resident Assistant, a dynamic student leadership opportunity that allows you to make a meaningful impact on the on-campus experience. This role involves community building, supporting residents, and serving as a connection to campus resources while developing professional skills.

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Responsibilities

Implement programs and intentional interactions that foster relationships, resident engagement, belonging and connection
Interact with residents to support their transition to UF and ongoing success
Assist with floor and hall meetings, communicating updates, expectations, and community standards
Serve as a resource referring residents to appropriate campus resources, services, and support offices
Assist in conflict resolution among residents by educating residents about housing policies and the mediation process
Model responsible decision-making and behavior that supports personal and academic success
Foster a culture of continuous care by serving in an on-call role and supporting our students through effective emergency management procedures
Educate residents on Housing & Residence Life policies, community standards, and the Student Honor Code and Student Conduct Code

Qualification

Community engagementConflict resolutionLeadershipProblem solvingTeamworkProfessionalismDependabilityTimeliness

Required

Must be a current University of Florida student eligible for student employment which includes a successful conduct/honor code review
Maintain a minimum cumulative UF GPA of 2.5 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate), as well as the required semester GPA
Maintain approximately 20 hours per week of availability for Housing & Residence Life responsibilities

Preferred

Committed to facilitating interaction among members of the university community
At least one semester experience (online or in-person) at the University of Florida
Demonstrated ability to problem solve, manage time, and lead others
Demonstrated professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
Ability to work well within a team and with individuals

Benefits

Semesterly housing rental agreement will be at the established rental rate for the Resident Assistant position

Company

University of Florida

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University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
dateFounded in 1853
location
Gainesville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.ufl.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Florida has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (388)
2024 (307)
2023 (278)
2022 (282)
2021 (169)
2020 (162)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.83M
Key Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M

Leadership Team

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Sri Kalyanaraman
Co-founder, VR for the Social Good Initiative
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Chris Cowen
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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