About Residents Assistants
The Resident Assistant (RA) is a part-time, paraprofessional staff member of the Department
of Residence Life. Resident Assistants live and work in our Residence Halls, providing
support, mentorship, and engagement to their peers.
Responsibilities include:
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Engagement
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Engage with the residents on your floor
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Help connect peers to campus resources
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Community
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Create fun and engaging bulletin boards
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Host programs in your building
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Safety
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Coordinate with Senior Staff and Public Safety to ensure security in the halls
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Benefits include:
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Housing and Meal Plan Grant
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RAs receive a grant equal to the cost of their room and Meal Plan U
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Professional Development
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RAs participate in numerous trainings and development sessions that boost their resume and prepare them for their careers
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Mentorship
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RAs are assigned to building staffs with multiple professionals that guide and support them to reach their goals
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Join Us for an Information Sessions
October Information Sessions:
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October 14, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Jubilee Auditorium
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October 16, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Jubilee Auditorium
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October 22, Noon - 3 p.m., The Green
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October 22, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Schwartz 113
November Information Sessions:
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November 3, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Jubilee Auditorium
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November 7, 3 - 4 p.m., Schwartz 113
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November 12, Noon - 1 p.m., Aquinas Hall Lobby
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November 17, 11 a.m. - Noon, Aquinas Hall Lobby
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November 19, 4 - 5 p.m., Boland Hall Front Desk
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November 24, 2 - 3 p.m., Boland Hall Front Desk
December Information Sessions:
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December 2, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Jubilee Auditorium
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December 5, 2 - 3 p.m., Jubilee 112
What Other Resident Assistants Are Saying:
“By being a dependable source of support and resource for students, I've had the privilege
of making their university experience truly memorable."
-RA Mel
“As an out of state student it can be especially difficult when you feel like you
don’t have your people around. Being an RA gave me those people & the opportunity
to be a reliable person to other incoming students in my situation."
-RA Fatima
“I enjoy the people the most. My fellow RAs and residents make the job worthwhile.
I always say becoming an RA was one of the best decisions I’ve made in college because
it was through this job that gave me my best friends."
-RA Shaina
How Do I Apply to be an RA?
Application Stage
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Students who wish to apply to become an RA must submit the 2026-27 RA Application.
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RA applicants are encouraged to attend one of our RA info sessions and/or tabling events throughout the semester
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Due Date: December 8, 2025
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Note: No applications will be accepted after this deadline. No exceptions.
Interview Stage
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Successful applicants undergo a two-step interview process:
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Individual Interviews (January 19- February 4)
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Group Process (February 7, 2026)
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Successful applicants will be judged by their scores through all stages of the interview and application process
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Applicants will be notified of the final status of their application by early March.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
- Can a first-year student apply for the RA position? »
- Can I have a job on campus while being an RA? »
- Do I need to apply for and deposit for housing? »
- What are the benefits of the RA position? »
- What are the qualifications for applying? »
- Can commuters apply for the RA position? »
- Can graduate level students apply for the RA position? »
- Do RAs have roommates? »
- As an RA, how many residents will I be responsible for? »
- How early do RAs move in? How late do they stay? Do they go home for breaks? »
- If I am a RA, can I go home on weekends? »
- Can RAs have cars on campus? »
- What is an alternate RA? »
- Do I have to reapply every year to be an RA if I am hired or want to apply after not being hired? »
Have Questions?
Our staff is eager to meet and discuss the RA position and its many benefits.
Our office is located in 68 Duffy Hall.
Contact Us
973-761-9172
[email protected]
Visit the Residence Life Site