Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant - 2023-2024

Position Summary

The Resident Assistant (RA) position exists to assist in the facilitation of a healthy, engaging, and educational residential experience. The RA will work cooperatively as a member of a residence hall staff and assist the Area Coordinator (AC) and Assistant Area Coordinator(s) (AAC) by creating opportunities and providing services that celebrate inclusion and foster student learning.

The RA is a member of Housing and Residence Life and reports directly to an AC/AAC. RAs receive a single room and a meal plan for compensation.

We look forward to talking with you more about the position and how you can be a part of our team.

To qualify for the RA position, you must:

  • Be enrolled as a full-time student for the full academic year
  • Maintain a cumulative and quarterly GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Applicants must be in good academic and conduct standing with Seattle University

Click below for full job descriptions:

First Year RA Position Description

Returner RA Position Description 

Info Sessions

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to attend one of the Info Sessions listed below:

  • November 16th 3pm – 4pm Chardin 142 
  • November 28th 7pm – 8pm Sinegal 200 (Oberto Commons) 
  • December 14th 2:30pm – 3:30pm Zoom (https://seattleu.zoom.us/j/91311676383)  
  • January 5th 7:30pm – 8:30pm Sinegal 200 (Oberto Commons) 

RA Selection Process Timeline

The following is the projected selection process timeline. 

  • December 1st: Application Opens 
  • January 9th at 8am: Application Closes 
  • January 30th: Invite for Interviews Sent 
  • February 6th - February 10th: Interviews 
  • March 9th: Decision Letters Sent 
  • March 31st: RA Signing Day 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the RA Selection Process, please contact your AC or AAC if you live on campus or email housing@seattleu.edu. 

Application Details

Go to Handshake to start the application process! Applications live on December 1, 2022

First Year Resident Assistant job job #7250777
Returning Resident Assistant job #7252178

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