The Resident Assistant (RA) position supports the mission and core values of the institution. We believe that living in residence provides the student with an essential part of their education which helps to develop their social, academic, and personal growth. RAs provide caring support and encouragement while facilitating programs and services designed to sustain a community that will contribute to these growth areas.
Residence Life seeks full-time enrolled undergraduate OR graduate students at the beginning of the 2026 fall semester. We are looking for candidates who:
- Are mature and responsible
- Seek to have fun while developing life-long skills and abilities
- Exhibit a positive attitude
- Have a desire to help others
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Can solve problems and make sound decisions
Check out the RA job description!
Compensation: RAs will receive a single room, full room and board waiver, taxable stipend (paid quarterly), and a 10% discount at the Campus Store (not towards books).
Timeline
| Application Available | Monday, November 3, 2025 |
| Application Due | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| Group Process Day | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| Individual Interviews | Week of February 2, 2026 |
| Decision Letters | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| New Candidate Agreements | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 RA Staff Orientation | Sunday, April 19, 2026 (Time and Location TBD) |
Information Sessions
Residence Life will be offering information sessions where interested candidates can come to learn more about the position and application process. In addition, current RA's will be there to answer any questions you may have! While it is not required to attend an information session to apply, it is highly recommended.
| Date / Time | Location | RAs Attending |
| Monday, October 20, 7 p.m. | Loyola Hall, 3 Center Lounge | Alex Guardino, Alex Pauling, Ashley Stupp-Barnes, Victoria Sloan |
| Thursday, October 23, 5 p.m. | St. Brigid Hall, Glass Lounge | Makayla Mihelcic, Sophia Knorr, Patrick Hinckle, Paola Gonzalez |
| Monday, October 27, 7 p.m. | Siena Hall, Second Floor Large Lounge | Taylor Reynolds, Kailyn Bell, India Crews, Fanta Dukuly |
| November 10-12 | Tabling on-campus, locations TBA | TBA |
Can't make a session but want to learn more? Contact our office directly and one of our professional staff members will sit down with you personally!
Apply to Become an RA
Click here to complete the application!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office!