RESIDENT ASSISTANT
The Resident Assistant (RA) is a paraprofessional staff member of the Division of Campus Residences and reports directly to the Residence Hall Director (RHD). RAs play an integral part in the overall operation of the residence halls. Primarily, the RA is concerned with the growth and development of each individual on his/her floor and the building community as a whole. Additionally, RAs are continually striving to enhance the quality of life for those residents.
As a member of the Residential Programs Staff, Resident Assistants are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the goals, objectives and ideals of the Department of Residential Programs.
All Resident Assistants must maintain at least a 2.50 semester and cumulative grade point average (3.00 for Apartments & Graduate Resident Assistants), earn at least 12 credits (9 credits for Graduate Resident Assistant) each semester, and be in good academic standing with the University.
All Resident Assistants must be in good disciplinary standing
All Resident Assistant positions are for the one contract cycle which is indicated by the contract dates found on the Statement of Understanding & Acceptance. Please note that the actual start dates will be reflected in the statement of Understanding and Acceptance. The following are the basic contract months for a Resident Assistant:
Residence Halls & West Apartments August – May
Chapin/Schomburg August- July
For more information, please refer to our RA Information Center.
The Resident Assistant (RA) is a paraprofessional staff member of the Division of Campus Residences and reports directly to the Residence Hall Director (RHD). RAs play an integral part in the overall operation of the residence halls. Primarily, the RA is concerned with the growth and development of each individual on his/her floor and the building community as a whole. Additionally, RAs are continually striving to enhance the quality of life for those residents.
As a member of the Residential Programs Staff, Resident Assistants are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the goals, objectives and ideals of the Department of Residential Programs.
All Resident Assistants must maintain at least a 2.50 semester and cumulative grade point average (3.00 for Apartments & Graduate Resident Assistants), earn at least 12 credits (9 credits for Graduate Resident Assistant) each semester, and be in good academic standing with the University.
All Resident Assistants must be in good disciplinary standing
All Resident Assistant positions are for the one contract cycle which is indicated by the contract dates found on the Statement of Understanding & Acceptance. Please note that the actual start dates will be reflected in the statement of Understanding and Acceptance. The following are the basic contract months for a Resident Assistant:
Residence Halls & West Apartments August – May
Chapin/Schomburg August- July
For more information, please refer to our RA Information Center.
Here are some important dates to keep in mind for this year's RA Selection proccess.
| October 19, 2008 | Information Session | 8-9pm | Chapin Community Center |
| October 20, 2008 | Information Session | 5:30-6:30pm | Irving College Main Lounge |
| October 21, 2008 | Information Session | 1-2pm | Tabler Center Classroom |
| October 21, 2008 | Information Session | 7-8pm | West Apartments E Commons |
| October 22, 2008 | Information Session | 7-8pm | Schomburg Commons |
| October 23, 2008 | Information Session | 5:30-6:30pm | Langmuir College Main Lounge |
| October 28, 2008 |
Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop |
7-8pm | Irving College Main Lounge |
| November 6, 2008 |
Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop |
9-10pm | Irving College Main Lounge |
| November 12, 2008 | Applications Due | By 4pm | Mendelsohn Quad Office |
| November 17, 2008 |
Interview Schedule Notification |
By 5pm | Will be sent via email |
| November 20, 2008 |
Pre-Interview Workshop |
Please refer to your interview notification for time, | |
| December 6, 2008 | Interviews | date & location for your Pre-Interview Workshop, | |
| 12/7 to 12/11 | RA Mixers | Interview and RA Mixers | |