Being a Resident Assistant (RA) is one of the most unique and rewarding leadership opportunities that students can have during their time at MSMU. Not only do RAs serve as exemplary role models to peers living in our residential communities, but they also acquire a multitude of transferable skills that will assist them with many of their personal, professional, and academic endeavors at the Mount and beyond.
Attend an Interest Session to learn more about the RA position and the selection process. If you have questions, we can answer them, or your current RA can tell you more about life as a RA at the Mount.
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. RAs report to a Graduate Hall Coordinator or an Assistant Director of Residence Life and work individually and collaboratively to provide resident support, mediation with conflict amongst roommates, facilitate programming and community building initiatives, support housing operations with opening and closing residence halls, and overall create an environment that helps Mount students thrive.
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Talk to your current RA about about what the job is like, or sign up for an RA Info Session to learn more.
During the Fall 2022 semester, the Office of Residence Life will host (3) RA informational sessions on campus. Interested candidates are invited to attend one of the following informational sessions, to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Interested candidates are able to submit their application starting Monday, November 28th until Friday, December 16th. The Residence Life professional staff and the RA Selection Committee will carefully read each application before sending out invitations to participate in Spring semester interview days.
By early February, all RA candidates are contacted regarding the status of their application.
Those candidates who are offered RA positions for the following academic year will need to attend the mandatory Spring RA Training. Dates will be provided in their offer letter. In addition, new RAs will be staying for hall closings through the Monday after commencement.