Resident Advisor Job Description
The primary role of a Resident Advisor (RA) is developing a community of students in a university living environment. RAs create opportunities for students to learn about themselves and others and are responsible for facilitating the general safety and well-being of the community. The RA position is a challenging and rewarding experience. There are opportunities for RAs to develop skills in many areas including leadership, communication, programming, student support, crisis response, and other transferable skills. The RA as a staff member of the Office of Residential Life, is supervised by a Residential College Director, Residential Community Director (RCD), or an Assistant Residential College Director (ARCD). View the job description at the link below.
Resident Advisor Job Description
Resident Advisor Application: Currently Hiring for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Apply to be an RA using the application link here:
Important Dates for 2023-2024 Academic Year Hiring:
Application goes Live | Monday, October 17 |
Application is Due | Monday, January 2, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m. CST |
Interview Week | Friday, January 20 – Sunday, January 22, 2023
Note: virtual accommodations will be made for candidates studying abroad or observing religious/cultural practices |
Notification Day | Tuesday, February 7, 2023 |
Position Must be Accepted | Friday, February 10, 2023 |
Recorded Webinar: View the recorded RA Selection Information Webinar from the Fall to learn more about the application process and what it means to be an RA.
Recorded Information Webinar to come
Information Sessions:
Thursday, October 20, 2022 | Umrath House (South 40) Conference Room | 6-7 pm |
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | Danforth House (South 40) Classroom | 6-7 pm |
Thursday, November 3, 2022 | Seigle 204 | 6:30-7:30 pm |
Monday, November 7, 2022 | DUC 248 | 4-5 pm |
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | Lopata Great Hall | 4-6 pm |
Friday, December 2, 2022 | Village Black Box Theater | 1-2 pm |
Monday, December 5, 2022 | Seigle L006 | 12-1 pm |
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | ZOOM | 5-6 pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
For questions, email raselection@wustl.edu directly. Follow us on Instagram @washureslife the next few weeks to learn more about the RA position and why you should definitely apply to be an RA!