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RA Application Process

2024-2025 Resident Assistant Application Process

UPDATE (1/22/2024): Due to the weeklong closure, the application deadline has been extended. Application will now close Friday, January 26, 2024 at 12pm PDT. All other dates remain the same including the Group Interview (scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 9am-12pm).

To apply for a Resident Assistant position, complete the online application linked below, but please read the following information prior to starting your application: 

Timeline

  • November 1: Application opens (at 5pm PST)
  • November 6 - December 15: Information Sessions (various times listed below)
  • January 26: Application closes (at 12pm PST) (updated as of 1/22/24)
  • January 27: Group Interview (9am-12pm PST)
  • January 29 - February 2: Interviews (conducted by Hall Directors & Assistant Hall Directors)
  • February 9: Offers will be communicated to candidates
  • February 14: Deadline for offers to be accepted

 

How to Apply

Beginning Wednesday, November 1, 2023 (at 5pm PST), please complete 2024-2025 Resident Assistant Application on eRezLife. Click Job Postings on the home page's left menu.

All rising juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Applications are due Friday, January 19, 2024 at 11:59pm PST.

The application will prompt each applicant to include the following:

  • Cover Letter (as a PDF)
  • Resume (as a PDF)
  • Two References* (one must be a UP staff or faculty member that you have worked with or for)

*Residence LIfe Staff (including current Administrative staff, Hall Directors, Assistant Hall Directors, and Resident Assistants) would not qualify.

If you encounter any difficulties in submitting any application materials, please contact the Office of Residence Life (503.943.7205 / reslife@up.edu) or the application manager Brittani Klindworth (klindwor@up.edu).

 

Information Sessions & Resources

In-Hall RA Information Sessions (Various Dates)

The following information sessions will be held in the listed halls. If you have any questions regarding a hall's specific info session, please reach out to the respective Hall Director. See the Residence Life Contact Us page for all contact information.

  • Christie: Wednesday, November 15 @ 8:30pm in the HD Apartment (CHR 144)
  • Corrado: Monday, November 20 @ 8:00pm in the HD Apartment (COR 136)
  • Fields: Thursday, November 30 @ 7:30pm in the Fields & Schoenfeldt 2nd Floor Lounge
  • Haggerty & Tyson: Tuesday, December 5 at 5:00pm in the Anchor
  • Kenna: Wednesday, November 23 @ 6:30pm in the Kenna Lobby
  • Lund Family: Wednesday, November 15 @ 8:00pm in the Main Lounge
  • Mehling: Tuesday, November 28 @ 6:30pm in the Ballroom
  • Schoenfeldt: Thursday, November 16 @ 7:30pm in the Fields & Schoenfeldt Basement Lounge
  • Villa Maria: Wednesday, November 8 @ 9:00pm in the First Floor Lounge

 

Virtual RA Information Session (Tuesday, December 12, 2024 @ 5pm PST)

View the virtual information session hosted by the Office of Residence Life on Tuesday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm PST. This information session will be recorded and made available here.

https://uportland.zoom.us/j/98130078943
Meeting ID: 981 3007 8943

If you have any questions, please contact the Associate Director for Support and Development Brittani Klindworth (klindwor@up.edu).

 

Career Education Center Resources

For an overview of effective RA application and interview preparation, the Office of Residence Life recommends that interested candidates utilize the following Career Education Center resources:

Career Education Center Drop-In Hours

  • Monday - Wednesday: 2-4pm
  • Thursday - Friday: 10am-12pm

Schedule Appointment

  • Appointments can be scheduled online 24/7 using Handshake, by calling 503.943.7201, or stopping by Franz 110 during office hours.

Career Resource Library

  • Curated resources to support you on a variety of career topics.
  • Includes resume and cover letter resources.
  • Check out the Career Resource Library on the Career Education Center website.

Interview Prep Resources

For more additional resources and contact information, please visit the Career Education Center website.

 

Interview Process

All applicants who are offered an interview will complete the following:

  • Participate in the Group Interview on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
  • In-person interview with current Hall Director(s) and/or Assistant Hall Director(s).

Study Abroad Note: Any applicant that is studying abroad for the Spring 2024 semester will be offered a Zoom interview and participate in a virtual group-style interview. The Virtual Group Interview is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, January 28, 2024. Specific time will be dependent on time zones of applicants and full details will be shared with candidates as needed.

 

Leader Certificate Program

The Leader Certificate Program: The RA position aligns with the Leader Certificate. Through instruction, practice, and reflection over the course of 2-3 years, participants of the Leader Certificate Program are awarded a certificate upon graduation. The RA experience is a potential pathway to earning a Leader Certificate. We encourage interested students to enroll in LDR 225 - Applied Leadership, but it is not required for employment consideration.

 

Application Resources

2024-2025 Resident Assistant Agreement

A Week in the Life of a UP RA

Six Things to Know When Applying

 

More information on RA role, please review Resident Assistant page.