Interested in becoming an RA - please carefully read the information below! If you have questions regarding which process applies to you, contact William Toffling at wptoffling@loyola.edu

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 for the 2012-2013 Academic Year

1. Read all information provided on this page.
2. Review time line below.
3. All applicants must submit at least one reference.  This reference must either be from the Loyola University community or someone outside of the Loyola University that an applicant has worked closely with - either a high school teacher, coach, former employer, etc.  Applicants may submit an additional reference if they prefer but should not submit more than two references.  You should ask individuals to write references EARLY.  The reference form is available below and needs to be returned by January 23, 2012 at 5:00pm in the Student Life Office or to William Toffling at wptoffling@loyola.edu.
   Download application, fill out using computer, print.  Handwritten applications will not be considered.
4. Attend one of the following RA Information sessions (see timeline below).
5. 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 08b) by January 23, 2012 at 5:00pm.  It is your responsibility to ensure that all materials have been received. 
6. You will need to sign up and attend Group and AD Interviews as described below.

Application Timeline for the 2012-2013 Academic Year ONLY for Applicants Going Abroad in Spring 2012

Applications are available now! (see below)

Applications Due:  November 22, 2011 in the Office of Student Life, Seton Court 08B by 5pm

Group Interview Day and Signups for Assistant Director Interview: December 1, 2011 8:00-10pm, Newman Towers Classroom 110

Assistant Director Interview Sign-ups: November 28 - December 2, 2011, Office of Student Life, Seton Court 08B

Assistant Director Interview: December 5-7, 2011 (Individual AD Offices)

Decision/Placement for Spring 2012 Candidates: available 9am-5pm, Monday, December 12, 2011, Office of Student Life

Decision/Placement Letters Emailed to Abroad Candidates: Friday, February 13, 2012

Application Timeline for the 2012-2013 Academic Year for all Other Applicants

Applications are available now! (see below)

Sign-ups for Group and Assistant Director Interviews: January 23-27, 2012 in the Office of Student Life, Seton Court 08B    

Interview Weekend: January 28, 2012 two times available- either 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm, McGuire Hall

Assistant Director Interview: January 30-February 3, 2012 (Individual AD Offices)

Decision/Placement Letters Available: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 (pick up beginning at noon) in the Office of Student Life, Seton Court 08B.

Acceptance Letters Due: Monday, February 13, 2012

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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. 

Applicants must...

• 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.

Forms

Click here to download RA Job Description

Click here to download the 2012-2013 RA Application (For candidates interested in an RA position for the 2012-2013 Academic Year)

Click here to download RA Recommendation Form

Click here to download Interview Preparation Tips