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WHAT'S AN RA?

Resident Assistants (RAs) are student leaders and paid employees of the Office of Residential Education at Hobart and William Smith. An RA is assigned to each residential area and is responsible for creating a sense of community in the residence hall.

In developing such a community, they often address issues of personal counseling, advising, policy enforcement, programming (personal growth, community development, integrating living and learning, and social), etc. When students have questions or concerns about their living situations or about the Colleges in general, RAs are a great first stop for advice and tips.

In addition to acting as a role model both on and off-campus, RAs ensure that student behavior in residences is in accord with the Colleges’ policies as outlined in the Handbook of Community Standards.

RA SELECTION TIMELINE


Nov. 12

Applications available at Residential Education for Returners, SRAs, and Spring Abroad

Nov. 26

Tabling in Scandling
Learn more about the RA position. Applications will be available at this time for new applicants. Applications can be accessed online.

Nov. 27

Tabling in Scandling
Learn more about the RA position. Applications will be available at this time for new applicants. Applications can be accessed online.

Nov. 27
8-9 p.m., Stern 103

Information Session I
Residential Education staff will be available to answer questions about the RA position and selection process.

Nov. 30

All Spring Abroad RA Applications due to Residential Education
(Candidates will sign up for interview times)

Dec. 3
6 p.m., Stern 103

"Creating a Cover Letter and Resume"
Cover Letter and Resume Prep Session with Career Services

Dec. 5
8-9 p.m., Intercultural Affairs

Information Session II
Residential Education staff will be available to answer questions about the RA position and selection process.

Dec. 6-7

Interviews for Spring Abroad Applicants.
1-5 p.m., Res Ed Office

Dec. 14

All Returning RA and Senior RA Applications due to Residential Education
(Candidates will sign up for interview times)

Jan. 24-25

Returning RA and Senior RA Interviews
1-6 p.m.

Jan. 28
8-9 p.m., Stern 103

Information Session III
Residential Education staff will be available to answer questions about the RA position and selection process.

Jan. 30

New RA Applications and Fall 2012 Abroad Student Applications due to Residential Education
(Candidates will sign up for interview times)

Feb. 1

Group Process 6-9 p.m.

Feb. 6,7,8

Personal Interviews 1-6 p.m.

Feb. 15

Senior RAs and Returner RAs notified of their status

Feb. 18

Senior RA and Returner RA acceptances are due for the position

Feb. 22

RA Candidates are notified of their status

Feb. 25

RA Acceptances are due for the position

BECOMING A Resident Assistant

Resident Assistants are selected from a competitive pool of applicants and undergo rigorous training.

The Resident Assistant application process usually begins in late fall and ends in February.

To apply, please download and fill out the 2012-2013 application and return it to the Office of Residential Education. Note: New AND returning resident assistants must fill out the RA Application Packet. Additionally, returning RAs must fill out the Returner RA Application.

Need help writing a resume? Visit the Office of Career Services' Resume Help website.