Resident Assistant Position

Information about the RA position.

To: Potential Resident Assistant
From: The Resident Assistant Search Coordinators
Date: Today, the day you decided you wanted to make a difference
Re: The Resident Assistant (RA) application process

Thank you for your interest in the Resident Assistant position!

The RA position is one of the best opportunities you can have while you are in college; it is one of the most sought after student leadership positions at Eastern. No other type of position will give you the range of exposure to skill sets that are needed in your job search and future career after college. The RA position provides real-life experiences in working with and helping other people, conflict resolution, team building and many others. Employers are seeking these skills!

The department’s hiring process for RAs includes an in-hall interview with the Residential Life Staff and a departmental interview.  Applicants are not guaranteed a departmental interview.  Take your time and look over everything. If you look at the information carefully before completing the application it will help answer many of your questions about the position and the application process. Please take your time when filling out the application.

The application process for 2012-2013 is now closed.  The 2013-2014 application process will open November of 2012.  If you have inquiries about the position or any of our processes, please contact us.

RA Job Description

Qualifications for the position

  • I will be a full-time EIU student (registered for 12 credit hours or more) in the spring semester. If hired, I will be a full-time EIU student during my term of employment. (Note: Lakeland College of Nursing students are not eligible)
  • I plan to have 24 credit hours by the start of NEXT fall semester.
  • I understand that I must have a cumulative GPA 2.45 or higher when grades are posted at the end of this fall semester, and if hired, for my term of employment I understand I must maintain the department's minimum GPA requirement. (NOTE: Applicants with GPA's of 2.45 or lower when fall grades are posted will not be considered for employment.)
  • I will have lived in University Housing for two semesters prior to my term of employment.
  • I am in good judicial standing with the university. If not, please explain: Matt Boyer