Available until December 13, 2019 on Symplicity.
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A Resident Assistant is a full-time undergraduate student, and part-time paraprofessional staff member in the Residence Life Office who works closely with the Residence Life professional staff and desk assistant staff to develop residential communities. Each RA reports to an assistant director of Residence Life and ultimately reports to the Director of Residence Life/Dean of Students.
Talk to your current RA about about what the job is like, or sign up for an RA Info Session to learn more.
Date & Time | Event | Location |
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Nov 8, 2019 | RA Applications Available | Online |
Nov 18, 8pm | RA Selection Interest Session | McCaffrey Main Lounge |
Nov 20, 12pm | RA Selection Interest Session | O'Hara Conference Room |
December 13, 2019 | Deadline to Submit Applications | Online |
January 2020, dates TBD | RA Selection Interviews | Residence Life Office |
TBD | Mandatory Spring RA Training and Closing | TBA |
Desk Assistants (DAs) are paraprofessional staff members who work collaboratively with Resident Assistants and MSMU Public Safety to ensure to security of University residence halls. Desk Assistants are responsible for monitoring security, safety, and service for the Residence Halls of Sheridan, Pangborn, Powell, and Terrace Halls. In addition to assisting with the safety and security of the residential communities, DAs also serve as general information resources for students and guests.
Desk assistants are an integral part of the Residence Life team. The DA position is much more than a typical on-campus student employment or work-study job. Being a DA gives students the unique opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the resident assistant staff in creating positive communities in our campus residence halls. The DA position also allows students the opportunity to develop and strengthen their communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. As important members of the Residence Life team, all newly-hired and returning desk assistants are required to participate in fall and winter training programs in conjunction with the Resident Assistant staff.
All students interested in applying to become a desk assistant should check their email for more information. Applications for 2020-2021 will be available late spring semester.
A full Desk Assistant search for the academic year begins in early March.