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Resident Assistant Resume Sample

Create your resident assistant resume from start to finish with Monster’s free sample.

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

Working in student outreach, you understand what new college students need to transition from high school to a college campus. Just like a college transition, transitioning to a new on-campus job requires your resident assistant resume to meet certain criteria. If you’re not sure where to begin, don’t worry. Monster will go over the steps of creating a resume for a student job with you, so you can gain valuable work experience while getting your degree.

As a resident assistant, you may typically keep a checklist of items that new students will need to make the transition to college life. Now, apply the same concept to writing your resume. Make sure your resume fulfills the following checklist of items:

  1. Provide your name and contact information at the top of your resume.
  2. Provide a brief career summary that encapsulates your work experience and your professional goals.
  3. List your key skills, such as communication, academic support, and office administration.
  4. Make a list of previous jobs in the professional experience section and outline your duties and accomplishments.
  5. Mention technical skills such as Microsoft Office, standard office equipment, and multi-line phone systems.
  6. Include your educational background, such as the college degree you’re pursuing.

Ready to put your skills and achievements into writing? Try using the free resident assistant resume template below to create your first draft.

Resident Assistant Resume

LAIBA ROBLES

LaibaRobles@Email.com | Denver, CO | 555-555-5555

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Enthusiastic advocate for student success, dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of undergraduates at University One. Experience in parent relations, new student orientations, and tutoring. Culturally sensitive, empathetic communicator, building trust and cultivating a safe, welcoming environment for all students.

KEY SKILLS

Relationship Building Event Planning Campus Life

Communication Conflict Management Customer Service

Academic Support Office Administration Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Admissions Office Assistant | University One | Denver, CO | 20XX to Present

  • Provide frontline office support, greeting prospective students and families, assisting with applications, scheduling appointments with admissions counselors, preparing mass mailings, and resolving visitor inquiries.
  • Train new hires and student volunteers on operational processes and project needs, monitoring performance and coaching to improve productivity and quality.
  • Contributed to records digitization initiative, scanning, uploading, and destroying over 5K student records.

Student Outreach Ambassador | University One | Denver, CO | 20XX to 20XX

  • Collaborated with outreach team to plan and execute welcome events for incoming first-year students, developing schedules, preparing supplies and signage, providing instructions, and leading groups.
  • Conducted campus tours, providing information regarding campus buildings, history, and amenities, resolving parent and prospective student questions, and providing directions to points of interest.
  • Participated in campus recruitment tours, visiting over 75 high schools and 15 community colleges across two states, resulting in 23% growth in applicants.

Tutor | University One | Denver, CO | 20XX to 20XX

  • Provided individual academic support to undergraduates, developing personalized learning plans to improve foundational knowledge and support students in achieving up to 26% improvement in course grades.
  • Represented learning center at on-campus academic fairs, providing information on programs and services.
  • Contributed to office operations, answering phones, providing in-person support, scheduling appointments, uploading class resources, and restocking supplies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook; Standard Office Equipment; and Multi-Line Phone System.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

BA in English | University One | Denver, CO In Progress

Looking to save some time? You can download this sample resident assistant resume in Word here.

Monster’s salary data shows that resident assistants typically earn between $12.43 and $28.26 per hour. Your hourly pay will likely be determined by your level of experience and where your campus is located. Monster’s Salary Estimator can give you a glimpse of resident assistant pay in your area. Just enter your job title and location in the search bar to see the results—and learn about potential post-graduation career steps.

When you’re ready to begin your job search, check out resident assistant positions in these five cities:

Plus, there are tons of resident assistant jobs open across the U.S., which you can find on Monster.

Ready to Transition to an On-Campus Job?

You met all the resume criteria on your first draft. Congratulations! While you may be eager to hit the “apply” button, we suggest getting a second opinion from the resume writing team at Monster. Our resume experts know what hiring managers look for in a resident assistant resume. We’ll make your key skills and accomplishments stand out and clear up any errors that we find. Our goal is to help you achieve a smooth transition to your next on-campus job—and to your career after graduation.