Join our Residence Life Team!
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to fill our Resident Life Staff positions for the upcoming academic year (August 2026 to April 2027). These paid positions offer you the chance to make a real impact in your community while gaining valuable experience in leadership and student engagement.
As a RA, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and supportive living environment for your peers. Responsibilities include:
- Community development: Cultivate a sense of belonging and connection within your residence.
- Social/educational programming: Organize events that promote learning, well-being, and fun.
- Referrals and resources: Help students access the support and services they need.
- Policy enforcement: Ensure a safe and respectful living environment by upholding residence standards.
- Well-being support: Contribute to the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of residents.
Why apply? These roles are an excellent opportunity to build your leadership portfolio and develop highly transferable skills, including:
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Emergency response and intervention
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
Take this chance to grow personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on your community!
RAs also receive on the job training and certification in the following:
- Safe Talk certification (Suicide Intervention Training)
- Anti-racism and anti-oppressive practice
- Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence on Campus
- More Feet on the Ground Mental Health Training
Interested in joining our Residence Life Team for the 2026-2027 Academic Year?
Applications open November 26, 2025 and close January 15, 2026. We encourage you to read and review the following documents listed below.
Resident Life Info Session(s):
- Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025 - 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm in McPherson Lounge (Alumni Hall)
- Friday, Jan 9, 2026 - 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm in McPherson Lounge (Alumni Hall)
Residence Life Application Forms and Information
Job Descriptions & Related Documents
- Community Assistant Job Description - Community Engagement
- Community Assistant Job Description - 2SLGBTQIA+
- Community Assistant Job Description - Black Leadership & Excellence Program
- Resident Assistant Job Description
- Sample Training
- Sample Work Calendar
Application Forms
To apply you will need to submit a PDF of your resume and answer the application questions in one of the forms below. If you are interested in both an RA position and CA Position, please only submit an application to the CA Application Form.
- Resident Assistant Application Form
- Community Assistant Application Form
- Applicants to CA positions and RA positions must also submit a Reference form, linked below.
- Residence Life Team Reference Form
Applications close Thursday, January 15, 2026
Application Support
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Interview Tips & Workshop
Interview Tip Sheet: Interview Tips to Impress Your Future Employer
Interview Workshop:
- "Mastering the Job Interview: Techniques for Success” workshop on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 10 am to 11 am (online).
- Register for the Interview Workshop. Please note, students should only register if they are able to attend.
1:1 Appointments:
- Students can book a 1-on-1 appointment for interview prep via mySuccess.
- Log on to mySuccess
- Click “Career”, then “Appointments”
- View the calendar by appointment type (topic). Find Career Advising – Interview Prep and then select “Book”
- Click on a date that works and any available times that day will display. Once you select a date and time, you will have an option to book.
Application Support with a Peer Advisor
If you are looking for instant feedback on your resume, interview or application support, book a session with a peer advisor.