Resident Assistant Selection Fall 2012

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. About 99.7% of the application process is available online on the Office of Housing and Residence Life website. You can work on it from your room, the computer lab, the library, even off-campus.  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! Go directly to the application now, and get to work!! Should you experience any difficulties completing the application, please contact Erika Brightful, Area Director at 410-548-2577 or edbrightful@salisbury.edu. 

If you have problems with MS Outlook launching after you click submit, please reset your browser settings so Outlook is not the default mail handler.  Go to Tools/Internet Options/Programs, and make sure the "email" handler isn't set to any specific mail handler.  This should prevent Outlook from launching.  You can send an email to raselection@salisbury.edu to confirm your application was received.  Following these instructions for resetting the default mail handler should prevent Outlook from launching after clicking "submit" at the bottom of the application.

A few more pieces of the puzzle you will need to make sure your application is complete:

• Reference Forms- (2) completed reference forms should be completed and submitted by the application deadline to the Office of Housing and Residence Life.  Reference Form must be printed and provided to individual.

• 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,  Chesapeake Hall, 1A no later than February 3, 2012 @ 5:00pm.

The following criteria represent what a strongly considered applicant should have:

• Minimum 2.20 cumulative GPA.
• One year of residence hall living experience. (Freshman applicants that enrolled at SU in the Fall 2011 semester are exempt from this requirement if they are applying for a Fall 2012 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.

Fall 2012 Interest Sessions

An open "try out" for the new season of RA's is listed below. It is recommended, but not required that all interested applicants 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 a mandatory session for all Fall applicants.

Don't miss the Interest Session Dates!

As a team member, you will need to be completely familiar with the various aspects of being an RA for Housing and Residence Life. The job is more than an opportunity to help students in an awesome leadership position. It is exactly as we describe it...a job!! RA's have many responsibilities and Salisbury University depends on them in more ways than one to be committed and devoted to the development of students. Hey, you would never buy a car or a computer without reading the fine print...so make sure you read the description thoroughly, and even jot down a few notes if you need clarification!

          Job Description 2012-2013

Friday February 3, 2012 @ 5:00pm:  Application due via website for Fall 2012 Applicants.  References and Personal Expression are also due on this day to the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 @ 12-7pm: 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!

TBA:  RA Interviews.  Formal individual interview with Housing and Residence Life staff and current RA's.  Sign-ups for interviews will take place at the Group Process Day.

TBA:  Notification. Candidates will be notified by letter whether or not they are being offered a staff position. 

TBA: Acceptance Verification is due.  Candidates who accept a position must return their acceptance verification forms to the Office of Housing and Residence Life in Chesapeake 1A. 

TBA: Placement Notification.  RAs will be notified of their residence hall placement for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Please note: Alternate positions may be offered as openings become available throughout the Spring semester and summer break.

RA Selection FAQ's

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 the link above 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!!

Click below for the online application:

Fall 2012 RA Application