Join the University Housing Team!
We are currently seeking Resident Assistant candidates for the 2024-2025 academic year year. Students interested in applying must fill out and return the application and supporting documents, and submit two reference forms to the Housing Office in C404. All required forms and additional information regarding the application process are on this page. We strongly encourage applicants to speak to Financial Aid to determine how the RA position may impact scholarships.
Job Requirements
- 30 credits completed by the time of employment (August 2024)
- 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Maintain full time credit status - exceptions made for students in their last year of study
- One year of on campus living (exceptions for commuters are made)
- Must be in good conduct standing with the University
Application Requirements
Applicants must fill out and turn in all of the required documents below to be considered for the position. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.
The application process consists of the following:
- Application Information Form
- Up-to-date unofficial transcript (a copy from Bannerweb is fine)
- Two sealed reference forms
- A letter to your future residents
- A sample door decoration
All documents must be turned into the Housing Office in paper form by January 31, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted.
New RA Application Requirements 24-25
2024 - 2025 RA Job Description
Application Timeline
Below is a brief timeline of the application process. Any questions can be addressed at housing@dos5.net or can be addressed at the Housing Office in C404.
| After Semester Break | |
| Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | Information Table 11am-1pm in the East Lobby |
| Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | Information Table 11am-1pm in the Reuss Lobby |
| Thursday, January 11, 2024 | Information Table 11am-1pm in the South Lobby |
| Thursday, January 18, 2024 | Candidate Social 8pm - Location TBA |
| Thursday, January 25, 2024 | Other Duties As Assigned: What does the job entail? Workshop 8pm - Location TBA |
| Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | Applications Due at 4pm Late applications will not be accepted. |
| February 5th - 28th, 2024 | New Candidate Interviews. You will be notified of your interview time by Friday, February 2nd at 4pm |
| February 9th & 10th, 2024 | Case Study Presentations |
| Monday, March 4, 2024 | Decision Emails Sent to Candidates |
| Friday, March 15, 2024 | Accept/Decline letters due to the Office of University Housing by 4pm |
| Sunday, April 14, 2024 | All-Staff Meeting for '24-'25 Staff |
Please check the schedule for more detailed information of locations and descriptions of events. If selected for the RA position, there are more dates that need to be kept in mind that are non-negotiable. These dates include:
| Early August 2024 | Staff Move-In |
| Mid-August 2024 (Approx. 2 weeks before classes begin) | RA Training |
| Late August 2024 (Typically week before classes begin) | Resident Move-In |