Apply to be a Resident Assistant
Welcome to the 2020-2021 Resident Assistant Selection Process
Resident Assistants are selected on the basis of leadership, scholarship and experience with a knowledge, awareness and commitment to Duquesne University's values, especially as set forth in the University Mission Statement.
Resident Assistants serve as role models, community builders, educators and peer counselors in addition to helping provide a safe and secure living environment for resident students. The RA position requires great dedication and flexibility. Resident Assistants are expected to display personal qualities such as maturity, empathy, motivation, initiative, responsibility, adaptability and integrity.
2020-2021 RA Selection Timeline
| November 13 |
RA Info Session Towers MPR; 11:00 a.m. |
| December 2 | |
| December 5 |
RA Info Session Towers MPR; 3:00 p.m. |
| December 9-11 | Individual Interviews- For Spring Study Abroad Only |
| December 10 | RA Info Session
Towers MPR; 3:00 p.m. |
| December 11 | Group Interview 1- For Spring Study Abroad Only
Towers MPR; 10:00 a.m.-Noon |
| January 9- January 21 | Individual Interviews |
| January 13 |
Group Interview 2 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| January 13 | |
| January 15 |
Group Interview 3 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m |
| January 16 |
Group Interview 4 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m |
| January 23 |
Invitations to attend RA Class distributed |
| January 27- February 10 | Weekly Resident Assistant Training Classes |
| February 19 | Final Candidate Notification |
Make sure you have completed the following steps before submitting your application:
- Sign up for an individual interview and ONE Group Interview when you submit
your application. - Complete all sections of the application and sign the last page of the application.
- Ensure you have provided TWO references. References will be contacted automatically.
While we understand emergencies occur, in order to be considered, it is important that candidates participate in all aspects of the selection process.