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 or Residential Community Director (RCD). View the job description at the link below.
Resident Advisor Job Description
Resident Advisor Application: Currently Hiring for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
Apply to be an RA using the application link here:
Important Dates for 2022-2023 Academic Year Hiring:
Application goes Live | Tuesday, November 2 |
Application is Due | Friday, January 14 of 2022 |
Interview Week | Monday, January 24 – Friday, January 28 |
Notification Day | Monday, February 7 |
Position Must be Accepted | Friday, February 11 |
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. Please note, the recording will reflect a previous timeline.
Information Sessions:
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 | Zoom Link | 3:00pm |
Thursday, December 2, 2021 | Seigle L002 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | Zoom Link | 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
Thursday, December 9, 2021 | Seigle 301 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
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!