Office of Residence Life

Employment Opportunities

 

Resident Assistants

Resident Assistants (RAs) are student staff members who live on campus to support residents in adjusting to university life, fostering a positive community, and navigating interpersonal challenges. They assist with roommate mediation, crisis response, and policy enforcement.

Your RA should be your first point of contact for issues such as roommate conflicts, getting involved in your community, or finding campus resources. RAs are available throughout the day, and each residential community has an RA on duty who can be reached via the designated duty phone for your building.

Learn more about the RA position and application process!

RA Resource Guide

 

RA's posed with arms in X for photo

RA Position Description

Learn more about the expectations, responsibilities, and benefits for RAs at Xavier.

If you have any questions, please contact Associate Director of Residence Life Maeve Kirby (kirbym6@xavier.edu).

Current RAs having fun together

Complete the 2027-2028 RA Job Application

Application Opens October 26, 2026.

Are you ready to make an impact on the Xavier community? Click the link below to get started!

Applications open in the fall semester and are typically due by mid-January, with  interviews taking place in late-January and early-February.

 

 

To be considered for the role of Resident Assistant, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Student at Xavier University for at least one full semester by the start of employment
  • Sophomore or above by the start of employment
  • Have above a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA 
  • Good conduct standing with the University  

 

2027-2028 RA Application Dates
Table lists dates specific to RA recruitment. App opens October 26th and is due January 14th.
Description Dates & Times Location
Information Session  October 22nd, 7:30-8:30 PM Clock Tower Lounge, GSC
RA Application Opens October 26th 
Information Session  November 17th, 7-8 PM Clock Tower Lounge, GSC
RA Application Due January 14th
RA Interviews Late-January thru Early-February Musketeer Mezzanine
Hiring Decisions Sent Out Mid-February via Xavier email

We like to provide a time for interested students to meet some of our team, hear more about what the role entails and potentially meet current RAs from across campus! 

Information Sessions

Session 2

Thursday, October 22nd

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

GSC Clock Tower Lounge

Session 3

Tuesday, November 17th

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

GSC Clock Tower Lounge

 

Residence Life has the goal for the Resident Assistant position to also be a professional development opportunity for students outside the RA role.

Professional Resources

The Career Center at Xavier provides mock interviews, tutorial videos on tips and tricks for completing a resume, and opportunities to connect with Career Development for assistance.

Connect with the Career Center

 

Individual Interviews

The final requirement of the Resident Assistant selection process is to complete an individual interview with members of the Residence Life staff.

  • Once all applications have be received, you will be sent information to sign up for your interview.
  • Individual interviews will happen in late January/early February with a member of the professional staff and a current RA. 
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Please Note:

  • Only current students at Xavier University can fill the position of Resident Assistants
  • Submission of an application does NOT guarantee an interview or employment.