Housing and Residence Life
Holloway Hall

New Resident Assistant Selection Fall 2013

Process Closed - No Longer Accepting Applications
On This Page
  • Minimum Requirements
  • FAQs
  • Interest Sessions
  • RA Selection Timeline
  • Application Process

We need an opportunity to get to know you through an in-depth application that lets us know you're qualified to join our team. Applications will only be accepted electronically via the online application form. Simply complete the application, review your short essay answers for grammatical errors and click the "submit" button. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! Should you experience any difficulties completing the application, please contact Sarah Mirarchi or Dawan Worsley at raselection@salisbury.edu. 

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum 2.20 cumulative GPA.

  • One year of residence hall living experience. (Freshman applicants that enrolled at SU in the Fall 2012 semester are exempt from this requirement if they are applying for a Fall 2013 position and have successfully completed at least 12 credits hours).
  • Involvement within the hall or SU campus.
  • No serious disciplinary conduct within the hall or SU campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

The only stupid question is the one not asked! Each RA veteran who has passed through the selection process wishes they had only asked that one question that would have made their decision to be a part of "The Team" more informed. Follow this link to our "RA FAQ" page to find the answers to some of your burning questions. As always, feel free to find a current cast member of our latest season of RA's!!

Fall 2013 Interest Sessions

An open "try out" for the new season of RA's is listed below. All applicants are required to attend one interest session. You will receive in-depth information concerning the application, interview, and selection process. Current RA's will be on hand to share their experiences and answer your questions about what's it like to have one of the coolest jobs at Salisbury University.

PRAN (Prospective RA Night) is an optional (highly encouraged) session for fall applicants. It is more than an interest session and will be geared towards Group Process Day and the Interview Process.

  • November 29, 2012 - 7pm or 8pm - Sea Gull Square Classroom
  • December 4, 2012 - 7pm or 8pm - Nanticoke Hall Classroom
  • December 5, 2012 - 7pm - St. Martin Hall Lounge
  • January 27, 2013 - 8pm - Nanticoke Hall Classroom
  • January 31, 2013 - Prospective RA Night (PRAN) - 7pm - Henson 263 (optional)

Timeline for Fall 2013 Applicants

  • Friday, November 30, 2012 at 8:00am: New RA Application is available.

  • Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 8:00am: Application due via website for Fall 2013 Applicants.  References and Personal Expression are also due on this day to the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

  • Saturday, February 2, 2013 in Perdue Hall 156: Group Process Day.  All applicants who want to be considered for fall openings must attend Group Process Day.  Wear appropriate clothing and come prepared to meet a lot of new people, find out more about the position, have fun and show off your interpersonal and problem solving skills!
    *Sign-in begins at 9:15am (in addition to signing up for individual interviews)
    *The day will officially begin at 10:00am.

  • Wednesday, February 6, 2013:  New RA Interviews.  Formal individual interviews begin with Housing and Residence Life staff and current RA's.  Sign-ups for interviews will take place at the Group Process Day.

  • Early March:  Notification. Candidates will be notified by letter whether or not they are being offered a staff position.  Alternate positions may be offered as openings become available.

  • Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 5:00pm: Deadline to accept or decline position. 

  • Tuesday, March 26, 2013: New RA Class Begins. 

Application Process

  1. Fall 2013 RA Application - Closed for Fall 2013

  2. Reference Forms- (2) completed reference forms must be completed and submitted by the application deadline (January 30, 2013 at 5:00pm) to the Office of Housing and Residence Life. 

  3. Personal Expression - Please prepare an item that describes something about you that you would want others to know.  It can be a quotation, collage, photograph, painting, poem, or anything showing initiative and creativity that would help others to know you better.  During the interview process, you will be asked to explain your expression, so do not worry about how "good" it is.  Your expression must be completed on a piece of paper no larger than 8 1/2" x 11" (must fit in a manila file folder) and submitted to the Office of Housing and Residence Life no later than January 30, 2013 at 5:00pm.