Resident Advisor Selection
2024-2025
The Office for Residential Life and Housing Services is currently accepting applications for our Resident Advisor (RA) selection process. Applications will be accepted through Monday, November 20, 2023, and will close at 11:59 p.m. Once the application closes, there are no exceptions to apply late.
Requirements and expectations:
- Class standing must be full-time and at least a sophomore by fall 2024
- GPA must be at minimum 2.5
- Must prioritize academics first, RA position second, all other extracurricular activities and jobs third
- First to return to campus, last to leave
- Some limitations to time away from campus, live-in requirements
- Abide by and enforce all residential life and University policies
- Serve as a role model
- Must be enrolled in University of Rochester classes and maintain satisfactory progress
- All outside work and activities are limited to 10 hours per week, subject to professional staff approval
- Must fulfill all general responsibilities of the position including community development framework
- Must maintain a clean conduct record
Full RA Position Description (pdf)
Questions?
If you have questions related to the RA selection process, email RASEL@reslife.rochester.edu.
Meetings and Workshops
Information Sessions and Workshops
The below are optional information sessions and workshops that may help an applicant make a decision about applying for the RA position.
RA Meet and Greet Session
Wednesday, November 8, 8-9 p.m.
Friel Lounge (first floor of SBA Hall, on your right as you enter)
Residential life is offering a chances to meet and greet current RAs. This is not required for the application process, but can be a great chance to informally socialize with the RAs and area coordinators and ask questions about the position, areas, application process, etc. Food and snacks provided.
RA Information Session
If you were unable to make it to the information sessions, view the recorded version below to learn more about the RA position, application process, and our office.
Resume and Interview Workshops
Are you applying to be an RA next year? If so, the Greene Center can be a superb resource to help with resume writing.