RA Selection Process 2008-2009

Welcome to the Resident Assistant (RA) Selection website. The selection process for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year is now underway! Applications are available beginning December 3rd in the Office of Residence Life and Housing in the basement of St. Ann's. Download RA Application 

What does an RA do?

• RAs coordinate community development for a section or a floor in a particular residence hall (or satellite location).
• RAs answer questions about campus life, interpret and enforce college policy and regulations, handle emergencies, and help out as needed.
• They are present and visible on the floors to be there to help whenever a student has a question or concern.
• RAs are on duty from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. during the week, sitting at the front desks from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• They provide 24-hour coverage through a cell phone system on weekends. RAs work and interact with, on average, 60 residents. Therefore, they must be sensitive to the needs, values, and lifestyles of many different people. This requires RAs be open, supportive, and confident.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to attend an information session in order to apply?
A: Yes, in order to be eligible you must attend one of the 4 information sessions. The dates and locations are listed on the application.

 Q: When are applications due?
A: January 25th by 4:30pm. Your application must be completed fully; and your references must be turned into the Residence Life and Housing Office.

Q: I still have questions about the RA position. Whom will answer my questions?
A: Talk to a current RA, come to the info session, speak with your Residence Director or send an e-mail to Kristin Hunger at hungekr@emmanuel.edu

Q: I'm interested in applying for the Spring 2008 or Summer 2008 to be an RA. How do I do this?
A: The current selection process is designed for the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 placement only. Summer RA applications will be available towards the middle of Spring Semester.

Important Dates:

Info Sessions (you must attend one):

• Thursday, December 6, 2007 @ 12:30 pm (St. Joseph Main Room)
• Wednesday, December 12, 2007 @ 7:30 pm (Loretto Lounge)
• Tuesday, January 15, 2008 @ 12:30 pm (Loretto Lounge)
• Wednesday, January 26, 2008 @ 7:00pm (Loretto Lounge)

Application Deadline:

• Friday, January 25, 2008 - Completed application due to the Office of Residence Life by 4:30 p.m. (This includes all references.)

Interview Process:

• Sunday, February 3, 2008 @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm (Group process)
• Wednesday, February 6, 2008 to Friday, February 15, 2008 (Individual interviews)
• Wednesday, February 13, 2008 to Friday, February 22, 2008 (Group meetings with Alicia Van Neil, Director)

Decision Letters:

• Thursday, March 6, 2008 - Offer letters sent to candidates' mail boxes