The Resident Assistant job is a part-time, live-in position with an appointment on an academic semester or an academic year basis. There are approximately 120 RAs that are divided between the 11 residence halls on campus. Staff sizes range for 5 to 18.
Application Dates
Applications Available
December 10th – February 4th
Application Due
Monday, February 4th by Noon
Submit via email to: RAselection@uwec.edu
Interviews Scheduled
Thursday, February 7 through Tuesday, February 26
Candidates will be notified of hiring status no later than
Monday, March 4 by 5:00 p.m.
How To Apply
3 Easy Steps to Apply
1. Email the following as a PDF to RAselection@uwec.edu Please title the PDF as "Your Name, Hall applying to" (ie: Jane Doe, Oak Ridge)
- The Resident Assistant Application Form
- A cover letter addressed to the Hall Director. Focus your cover letter:
- Describe why they want to be a R.A.
- Highlight key leadership experiences that are relevant to the R.A. position
- Explain how equity, diversity, and inclusion are important to you and the R.A. position - Your resume
2. Give a reference form to three people who are willing to speak professionally and positively on your behalf. They should email these directly to RAselection@uwec.edu. People who you might want to ask: your current/past RA, Hall Director, organization advisor/president, professor, current/past work supervisor, coach, volunteer coordinator, teacher, etc.
3. The hall director will contact you to schedule your personal interview and group interview.
* Criminal background checks are required prior to employment.
General Information Meetings
- Wednesday, December 12 - Towers Commons (1st floor) @ 9:00 p.m.
Deb Newman, Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life
- Thursday, January 24 – Towers Commons (1st floor) @ 9:00 p.m.
Deb Newman, Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life
* General Information meetings provide helpful information in: navigating the application process, compensation, job description, and other questions. The RA Informational Fair will give you an opportunity to talk with Hall Directors and Resident Assistants about what it is like to work in a particular hall.
