RA Staff Selection

Overall Application Process Timeline

To apply for the RA position, please click here: Link available 11/1/2025

Information for New and Returning Candidates

New Resident Assistant Process

If you are applying for the position, and have never served as a Resident Assistant, you will be asked to complete the following process:

1. Attend one information session provided by the Resident Assistants for Residence Life.
2. Apply through Handshake (you will be asked to create a log-in and password).
   • To fully submit your application:
   • You must provide a resume detailing your previous experience (can include work, school, or volunteer experience)
   • You must submit reflective questions.
   • Please make sure that you save all documents in a PDF format when you upload them.
3. Participate in the Case Study Process
4. Participate in Individual Interview Process

Reflection Questions:

For the reflective questions, please make sure that you address each of the following questions (please limit responses between 250-500 words):

• Why are you interested in being a Resident Assistant?
• How would you navigate relationships with those who have different identities or personal experiences than you?
• Is there a specific population of students, community, or fellow RA you would like to work with in the upcoming year? (Please note that not all request or preferences will be considered during RA placement)

For helpful references review the resources available through Career Planning on how to write resume.

Please Check Out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for more information on the RA Selection Process. 

Returning Resident Assistant Process

If you are applying for the position and are a returning as a Resident Assistant (you have served at least one semester as an RA), you will be asked to complete the following process:

1. Apply through Handshake
   • To fully submit your application:
     • You must remain in good standing for the entire 2025-2026 AY and have a successful evaluation.
2. Assist in marketing, hiring, and reviewing of the RA position and in selection process for New RAs (Case Study and Individual Interviews)
3. Participate in the Case Study Process as a formal reviewer.
4. Participate in individual interview if requested.
5. Submit video presentation answering reflective questions.

Reflective Questions:

Your video may be presented however you feel most comfortable! It can be straight forward interview style, or in any creative format you prefer! For the reflective questions, please make sure that you address each of the following questions (please limit responses between 1-3minutes):

• How have you grown and developed within the RA position (you may focus on personal, professional, or academic development)
• In a creative way, show that you know your current residents.
• Provide details of a program you held this year, and why you thought it was successful or why it was not. How can you better this program? Explain what residents took away from the program.
• What is a challenge you have experienced as a RA? How will you navigate that challenge moving forward?
• Is there a specific population of students, community, or fellow RA you would like to work with in the upcoming year and why? (Please note that not all request or preferences will be considered during RA placement.)