Resident Assistant - We're Saving a Spot for You!

Interested in becoming an RA - please read the information below! 

Resident Assistants are a crucial part of the Student Affairs Division and Office of Student Life.  The RA commits himself/herself to creating a total educational environment in which all residents are encouraged to achieve their unique potential.  In pursuing this goal, the RA has to assume many responsibilities.

By having the opportunity to interact with students of diverse backgrounds, the individual student can broaden his/her awareness of both others and self and gain valuable insight in learning to function as a member of a group.  The RA position requires flexibility, adaptability, enthusiasm, and commitment as he/she is called upon to respond to changing needs and situations.  The necessary qualifications and major responsibilities of the position are described below.

Directions for Applicants:

1. Read all information provided on this page.
2. Review time line below.
3. All applicants are asked to list two references.  One MUST be from a Loyola College community; either staff, faculty, or administration.  The other reference can be from either the Loyola College community or outside of Loyola College. You should ask individuals to write references EARLY.  The reference form is available below and needs to be returned in by January 25, 2008 at 5:00pm in the Student Life Office.
4. Download application, fill out using computer, print.
5. Attend one of the following RA Information sessions (see timeline).
6. Staple your application, unofficial transcript, resume, essay questions, and illustration of ideal community and return them to the Office of Student Life (located in Seton Court 08-B) by January 25, 2008 at 5:00pm.  It is your responsibility to ensure that all materials have been received. 
7. When you return your application you will need to sign up for panel and AD interviews.

Application Timeline:

Applications are available now!

Information Session #1                                     Wednesday, November 28, 2007

                                                                        Hopkins Court Lounge, 8:30pm

Information Session #2                                     Tuesday, December 4, 2007

                                                                        Avila Lounge, 8:00pm

Information Session #3                                     Monday, December 10, 2007

                                                                        Upper Primos, 8:00pm

Information Session #4                                     Thursday, January 17, 2008

                                                                        Campion Lounge, 8:00pm

Information Session #5                                     Monday, January 21, 2008

                                                                        Hammerman Lounge, 8:00pm

Information Session #6                                     Tuesday, January 22, 2008

                                                                        ERH 230, 8:00pm

Applications due: Friday, January 25, 2008 at 5:00pm (Student Life Office)

Interview Weekend: February 1 (5-9pm) - Frebruary 2, 2008 (9am-1pm)

Assistant Director Interviews: February 4 - 12, 2008

Decision/Placement Letters will be available Friday, February 18, 2008

Acceptance Letters will be due Friday, February 22, 2008

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Qualifications

RAs serve as a catalyst in developing a sense of community in the House and residential area while working with the concerns of an individual or group of students.  The RA must have good judgment, strength of character, a strong sense of responsibility, and sensitivity to an understanding the needs of a diverse group of individuals. 

• Have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA).
• Obtain sophomore status by the start of employment.
• Have been a student at Loyola for at least one full semester by the start of employment.
• Satisfactorily complete and submit the application by the stated deadlines.
• Complete the selection process as scheduled and/or requested to do so.
• Be in good financial standing and conduct with the college.     

Financial Aid Considerations

Your compensation package for your work as a staff member is considered as earned income, which means that there are implications in terms of financial aid.  If you receive financial aid, this is considered as part of your financial aid package and could affect other sources of income such as loans, grants, and other types of aid.  We urge you to contact a financial aid counselor to discuss how a staff position might impact your financial aid package before making the decision to apply.

Click here to download RA job description.

Click here to download RA Application

Click here to download Reference Form (Mailed version)

Click here for online Reference Form

Click here to download Interview Preparation Tips