Resident Assistant
Resident Assistant Selection Process

Resident Assistant's Roles and Responsibilities

Application

The RA selection process will be conducted during the spring semester. Applying for the Resident Assistant position requires you to fill out an application, which you can download here during the spring selection process. Students applying for the position are strongly encouraged to attend one of the information sessions. At these informational sessions you will learn more about the Resident Assistant position, and be able to ask any questions you may have. Applications will also be available at the sessions. Once completed, the application should be returned to the Residence Life Resource Center (RLRC), located in 107 Moore Hall.

While we accept applications at any time, it is unlikely that an application will be reviewed outside of the regularly scheduled process. Applicants are advised to wait to submit their applications until the spring selection process.

Application Evaluation

Once an application is submitted, Residence Life Staff will review it. After review, letters are then written to each applicant informing them of whether or not they have been granted an interview. Letters can be picked up at the Residence Life Resource Center (RLRC), located in 107 Moore Hall.

Interview

The interview process takes place on a Saturday, and involves two different interviews: a group interview, and an individual interview. Each selected applicant must attend one of each of these interviews. Interview dates are set, and applicants are required to be there. Alternate dates are available for extreme circumstances.

Group Interview

The group interview will consist of a group of applicants together who will be given questions, tasks, or activities to do. Residence Life Staff will view the applicants throughout the interview.

The Individual Interview

The individual interview consists of the applicant being interviewed by a panel of Residence Life Staff. Residence Life Staff will ask a variety of questions about the position, and the applicant will have time to answer the questions.

Hiring and Acceptance to Position

After the interviews, candidates will be notified as to whether or not they have been hired. Applicants then have the opportunity to accept or decline the position by a given date.

RA Selection Dates for 2009 Fall Process

Please note that Fall 2009 applications for Spring 2010 positions are ONLY being accepted from students enrolled in the EDUC 391R: UMASS C.O.R.E.

Tuesday, October 13

For consideration, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will be held and reviewed as needed. Applications may be turned in (in person) anytime between October 5th and 13th at the Residence Life Resource Center, 107 Moore House. Please do not fax the application or send it with a friend.

October 21st-23rd

Applicants will be contacted regarding whether or not they have been granted an interview. Applicants who have been granted an interview will receive details at that time regarding interview scheduling.

Week of October 25th

Individual Interviews will be conducted during this week. If offered an interview, you will be contacted by the selection committee to inform you of the day and time of your interview. If you are not available for your scheduled interview time due to academic or other commitments that cannot be changed, you should inform the RLRC office staff as soon as possible.

Monday, November 23rd

Applicants should pick up letters notifying them of their application status (offered a position, placed in the alternate pool, or are considered not hirable). Letters can be picked up at the Residence Life Resource Center between noon and 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 1st

Confirmation letters from newly hired RAs and alternates need to be returned to the RLRC by 5:00 p.m.

Monday, Dec 7th

RA Welcome, New RA Orientation, 7:00 p.m. (room dependent on applicant placement)