Student Leadership Positions

The primary responsibility of the Resident Assistant (RA) is to build community amongst the residents of Housing and Residence Life. Community building is accomplished through programs, social interaction, and enforcing community standards established by Housing and Residence Life and by the residents in the community.

Mandatory Information Sessions

Must attend one (1) to be considered. Failure to attend an Information Session will result in your application being disqualified.

• Monday, November 17, 5 P.M. in the South Village Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
• Friday, December 5, 5 P.M. in the MPR
• Friday, January 9, 12 P.M. (Noon) via Zoom: https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/88544532966
• Wednesday, January 21, 5 P.M. in the MPR

Benefits

• Developing leadership skills
• Conflict mediation experience
• Building an inclusive and caring community
• Making a difference on campus
• Programming Opportunities
• Experiencing emergency response management
• A single, furnished room in your assigned community with a campus meal plan.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum GPA:
  • Undergraduate - 2.5 | Graduate - 3.0
    • Term & Cumulative
• Be in Good Academic, Financial, and Judicial standing with the University, and Housing & Residence Life.
• Enrolled in at least 6 Units (undergraduate and graduate students).
• Minimum Years of University Experience: 1 Academic Year by time of Appointment.
• Completed Application.
• Must be available to work weekdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and when school is not in session.
• $100 security deposit.
• Students cannot serve simultaneously in an executive board position within Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) or Residence Hall Association (RHA) while serving as a Resident Assistant.

Responsibilities and Job Duties Include:

• Community Development
• Policy Enforcement
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Ethics, Timeliness, and Confidentiality
• ...& more!