Resident Advisor Selection

​​​​Resident Advisor Selection Process

The 2023-2024 RA Application opens on October 18th!

We are thrilled to get to know a new group of RA Applicants! 

To apply, complete the 2023-2024 Resident Advisor Application. 

There are 5 stages to the RA Selection Process. At each stage of the process we will communicate with applicants through your JU email.

Stage 1: The Application, closing on November 18th
Stage 2: Interviews, you and 2 members of our team in January! Interview Sign up will come out over winter break and you will have until January 4th to pick a sign up time
Stage 3: Group Interviews, these are fun and interactive!

Stage 4: Candidates will be notified if they are hired by February 10th.
Stage 5: The RA Class happening in the second half of the spring semester. This class is a 1-credit, 7-week Spring Leadership course for our RAs!

 

What is a Resident Advisor (RA)?

RAs at JU have many different roles. They are peer counselors, community builders, academic resource people, programmers, and administrators. RAs spend a significant amount of time getting to know residents as individuals and generating enthusiasm as they bring students together to create floor and hall communities.

RAs are responsible for other students, which means that a successful staff member must be sensitive to the needs of many different people. Recognizing differences takes sensitivity, understanding, self-confidence, and strength or character.

As residence hall community leaders, RAs encourage residents to respect one another, get involved with the floor, hall and area activities, and provide information about campus resources.

Finally, RAs are expected to be strong team players as members of a residence hall staff and Residential Programs. They are expected to display a commitment to the development of an effective hall staff.

Eligibility Requirements

• Resident Advisor positions are open to full time 12 credit hour, undergraduate students.
• Must have and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 and be in good academic standing, as defined by your school, at the time of application submission, throughout your candidacy, and at the time of employment.
• Must be in good judicial/disciplinary standing with the University. Having a judicial history does not eliminate a candidate from consideration, but the nature of the incident(s) may have bearing.

 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the minimum GPA to be on staff?

A: RAs must be a full-time enrolled student with a minimum cumulative 2.5 Grade Point Average which must be maintained during the selection process and during the appointment period if given a position.

Q: Is this a paid position?

A: The Department of Residential Life compensates each Resident Advisor with full room and half of a dining plan.

Q: How many credits will I get for the Leadership JU 201 class in the spring?

A: The JU 201 class in the spring will be a one credit hour class. It will meet twice a week.

 

Q: What is the time commitment to be an RA?

A: Many of our student staff members juggle an academically rigorous schedule, outside leadership opportunities, and this position very well. We currently have student athletes, most majors, Fraternity and Sorority members, etc. Residential Life will work with everyone's schedule!

Learn More

Want to learn more about the RA position and the application process?

Please ask your RA or email your Building Coordinator!

Oak Hall- Nicole Chernohorsky, ncherno@ju.edu 

North Hall- Khajeim Davidson, kdavids3@ju.edu 

Botts Hall-Asha Simpson, asimpso3@ju.edu 

Williams Hall- Alexandria Branstetter, abranst@ju.edu 

Village- Gabe Castro, gcastro1@ju.edu