Resident Assistants

Resident Assistants, or RAs, are vital within the University as they are involved in direct and extended contact with resident students. The Resident Assistants are typically the foundation of the hall to which they have been assigned and, as representatives of the University, are interested and trained individuals who are available for advice, counsel, support and encouragement. RAs serve as role models, mentors, peer-advisors and programmers. They develop community among resident students and uphold our shared community standards. The RA role is crucial to the residential experience, but it's also fun and rewarding and provides some very real leadership skills.

The selection process for the 2026-2027 academic year will launch December 1st.

Can you picture yourself as an RA? Want to develop leadership skills and marketable resume experience? Want to make a difference in the SJU residential community? Consider applying for a RA position for the 2026-2027 academic year!

Information Sessions

Interested students are encouraged to attend an optional information session to learn more about the position and the RA application process. Information sessions are scheduled at the following dates, times and locations:

• Check back soon for more information!

RA Selection Information Packet

All applicants are encouraged to read through the RA Selection Information packet to learn more about the RA position, review the position description, position requirements, and to review frequently asked questions regarding the selection process.

Application

RA applications will be available electronically from Monday, December 1, 2025, through Thursday, January 15, 2026. Completed applications must be received by 4 p.m. on January 15, 2026.

Our application form will be available here. If the link does not direct you to the application form, please try to open the application in a different browser and on a computer, not a phone.

RA Seminar

The first part of the RA Interview process will take place through a group process, referred to as RA Seminar. RA Seminar will allow applicants to learn about the RA position, while demonstrating their qualifications and allowing the Residence Life staff to see what each applicant can bring to a Resident Assistant position.

RA Seminars will take place the weeks of January 26th and February 2nd. Candidates will meet for 2 hours once each week (at the same time). Candidates will be sent a form after completing the RA application to indicate their availability. Candidates will receive notice of their finalized seminar time the week of January 20th. Candidates should hold the dates and times they indicate on the form they will receive to participate in Seminar.

Participation in the seminar weekend is a requirement of the selection process and does not guarantee a Resident Assistant position.

Individual Interview

RA Applicants will participate in one individual interview. The individual interview is a chance to answer and ask questions in a smaller setting with a member of the Residence Life professional staff and at least one current RA. These will take place between February 9-12, 2026.

Candidates will be sent a link to sign up for their individual interview by Tuesday, January 20.

All candidates will be notified of their selection status and placement decisions by February 27th, 2026 (approximately two-three weeks before Housing Selection).

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of our RA team! We hope to meet you through the RA selection process!

Residence Life is offering an "Early Action RA Application" process for rising juniors or higher for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students participating in this process will have the opportunity to partake in an expedited application process in which they will apply, interview, and know their application status before the end of the Fall 2025 semester. While applicants will know if they are offered a position for the 2026-2027 academic year, they won’t know what staff they are placed on until March, during the normal application and selection process.

Any applicants that are not offered a position during the Early Action RA Application process will have the opportunity to remain in our normal application process in the Spring. While continuing applicants will not have to interview again, they will need to participate in our RA seminar.

Early Action Application Timeline:

• October 3rd: Application live
• November 3rd at 4 pm: Applications Due
• November 13-14: Interviews
• November 21st: Applicants informed of their status/offers made

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ra_selection@sju.edu.

For general inquiries and information regarding the RA position or application process, please call 610-660-1941 or email ra_selection@sju.edu.