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RESIDENT ASSISTANT SELECTION PROCESS

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Housing and Residence Life at DePauw University seeks to hire a diverse group of student leaders for the 2024-2025 Resident Assistant (RA) team. We are seeking leaders who are passionate about and committed to positively contributing to the development of healthy, inclusive residence hall communities. The RA position is for the fall and spring semesters of the 2024-2025 academic year with the option to add a Winter Term appointment. 

The position commences with intensive education and development in August 2024. All RAs are supervised by professional staff members who work in the Housing & Residence Life Office.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE RA POSITION

RA candidates must be enrolled students for the 2024-2025 academic year and must be at least a first-semester sophomore for the fall 2024 semester. Candidates must be in good academic standing (2.75 GPA or higher) and are expected to maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher during their time in the position should they be hired. Additionally, candidates cannot be on any form of university probation or suspension. 

INTERESTED IN APPLYING? APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE

Those interested in the RA position must attend one (1) interest session in order to apply. Interest Sessions are designed to help students learn more detailed information about our application process and the RA position to determine if the role is a good fit.

Interest Sessions will be held in the Reese Hall Lobby and are scheduled for the following dates and times:

Monday, November 6, 2023: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Thursday, November 9, 2023: 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Monday, November 13, 2023: 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Wednesday, November 15, 2023: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday, January 10, 2024: 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, January 30, 2024: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM AND 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Wednesday, January 31, 2024: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM AND 7:00 - 8:00 PM

The application will only be made available to students who attend an interest session. In order to complete your application, please know that you will need three (3) recommendations.

  • One from a DePauw University faculty member
  • One from a DePauw University faculty or administrative/staff member
  • One from a 2023-2024 HRL Resident Assistant 

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about applying for a Resident Assistant position, please contact Housing and Residence Life at housing@depauw.edu (765.658.4500) or Rachel Haines at rachelhaines@depauw.edu

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