Resident Advisor Application Page
Resident Advisors are integral to the success of new and continuing students’ on-campus living experience at Eleanor Roosevelt College and International House. The job requires substantial effort, dedication and time.
Applicants are urged to read through the job description and responsibilities carefully before deciding to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 9:00pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Deadlines will be closely adhered to, so please make sure all application materials are turned in on time.
NOTE: Students studying abroad during the 2008-2009 academic year should apply in the Spring for the 2009-2010 academic year. Please check this website in April for more information.
Resident Advisor Timeline
*Dates are subject to change. Please check back here for updates.
Download the current timeline: .pdf .doc
MONDAY, 12/3 |
Resident Advisor applications available online. |
MONDAY, 12/3 |
Intercultural Communication Workshop applications available. Workshop sessions will be held on Mondays (2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10) from 4:00-5:30. Note: RA candidates are strongly encouraged to participate in the Intercultural Communication Workshop. |
THURSDAY, 1/10 |
Information session for applicants in the Middle Earth Lounge at 7:30 p.m. Attendance is strongly recommended. |
TUESDAY, 1/22 |
RA Applications must be submitted online.by 9:00pm. We will not accept RA applications submitted after 9:00pm 1/22/2008. |
FRIDAY, 1/25 |
Candidates will be contacted via their UCSD email if they are invited to continue on in the selection process. If you are invited to continue, you must sign up at the Residence Life Office on MONDAY 1/28 (No Exceptions) for a group interview time. The ERC Office of Residence Life is open from 9:00am- noon, and 1-4:30pm. |
MONDAY 1/28 |
Applications are also due for the Eleanor Roosevelt College Intercultural Communication Workshop. Please talk with a Resident Dean before Jan. 28 if a class conflict prevents you from participating. |
WEDNESDAY, 1/30 |
Group interviews. In this process, you will work within a team of RA candidates to complete two tasks. A variety of staff members and student leaders from on campus will serve as observers. |
FRIDAY, 2/1 |
An email will be sent to all candidates at their UCSD email address informing them if they have progressed to the next round with instructions on signing up for the Individual interview. |
MONDAY, 2/4 |
First Intercultural Communication Workshop. Attendance for ERC & I-House RA candidates is strongly recommended. Please talk with a Resident Dean before Jan. 28 if a class conflict prevents you from participating. |
WEDNESDAY, 2/7 |
Individual interviews begin for selected candidates. (NOTE: Students studying abroad during the 2008-2009 academic year should apply in the Spring for the 2009-2010 academic year. Please check online in April for more information.) |
WEEK OF 3/17 |
Final selection letters are mailed. |
MONDAY, 3/31 |
Written acceptance or non-acceptance of RA position or alternate status is due to the Office of Residence Life. |
SPRING QTR. |
There will be three required meetings for 2008-2009 Resident Advisors. They are: April 8 (7:30pm – 9:30 pm), April 22 (8:00 – 9:30 pm) and May 6 (8:00 – 9:30 pm). |
TUESDAY 9/2/2008 |
Training begins for Resident Advisors. |
SUNDAY 6/14/2009 |
Resident Advisors move out of apartments and residence halls. |
Resident Advisor Job Description
Download the full job description and specific qualifications: .pdf .doc
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT COLLEGE and INTERNATIONAL HOUSE RESIDENT ADVISOR SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
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ERC RA applicants: Must attain at least sophomore standing (second year of college) by the beginning of Fall Quarter of the year for which you are applying. Junior standing preferred.
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I-House RA applicants: Must attain at least junior standing (third year of college) by the beginning of Fall Quarter of the year for which you are applying.
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Have a cumulative and last quarter GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Demonstrated leadership ability, interpersonal skills and an appreciation of student life at UCSD.
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Experienced in organizing group activities (e.g., in a residential setting or through organizations, clubs, etc.)
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Previous group living experience preferred.
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Participation in the ERC Intercultural Communication Workshop is strongly recommended. Workshop sessions will be held on (2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11). Please talk with a Resident Dean before January 30 if a class conflict prevents you from participating.
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I-House RA applicants: International/multicultural life experience preferred.
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2008-2009 Online Application
The online application has 4 sections. You will need to have the following information ready before opening the application:
General information |
4-8 Essay Answers (see below for questions) |
Resume or list of leadership/employment experience |
Name,title, phone number and e-mail address of 2 references |
*Important info about references*
One reference should be a recent supervisor or advisor; the other should be a peer who knows you well enough to comment on your potential as an RA. Current ERC Res Life Staff, including current RA's, may not be a reference for you.
Please Note: Only the above contact information is needed. There is no recommendation form to be completed. Someone from our office will contact references at a later date if needed.
Download the essay questions for the application: .pdf .doc
***The Online Application is Now Closed***
Register for the Intercultural Communication Workshop
Intercultural Communication Workshop applications are available online. Workshop sessions will be held from 4:00-5:30pm on the following Mondays: 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, and 3/10. Note: RA candidates are strongly encouraged to participate in the Intercultural Communication Workshop.
Registration is now closed
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