RESIDENT ASSISTANT RESOURCE GUIDE - THE INS & OUTS OF APPLYING TO BE AN RA - General Information

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Recruitment & Selection Academic Year 2026-2027 provides a Resident Assistant (RA) application overview, including contract dates, benefits, and the step-by-step process to apply. It outlines eligibility requirements such as residential experience availability, academic standing expectations with GPA thresholds and review timing, conduct history checks, and training participation requirements. The guide also describes Xavier University Residence Life mission, vision, and values, plus RA role duties covering community building, programming, communication, policy and safety, teamwork, and professional growth.

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Mission, Vision & Values

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Recruitment & Selection Academic Year 2026-2027 Updated Fall 2025 RESIDENT ASSISTANT RESOURCE GUIDE THE INS & OUTS OF APPLYING TO BE AN RA GENERAL INFORMATION Contract Dates Benefits 2026-2027 : Room Meal Plan Experience : : : August 3, 2026-May 8, 2027 *Participation in both August & January trainings before the semester starts is required! A room is provided to you at no cost! A basic meal plan is provided to you at no cost! Gain transferrable skills for any career! *Room and meal plan costs for the 2026-2027 academic year have not been finalized yet but RAs receive room and board as their compensation HOW TO A P P LY Research the position. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the responsibilities and expectations of being an RA before applying: Read the Resource Guide Talk to your current RA Talk to your Hall Director ( HD) Look at the posting online Scan me! Attend an RA Interest Session Keep up to date about our information events via advertisements around campus and on [our homepage at xavier.edu/residence-life](our homepage at xavier.edu/residence-life) Apply on the Office of Residence Life Website Where can you find the application? [xavier.edu/residence-life](xavier.edu/residence-life in)[ in](xavier.edu/residence-life in) the blue toolbar under “The Office of Residence Life” or under “About Us” and “Employment Opportunities.” Application Deadline: January 14, 2026 (3rd day of class!) Participate in the Interview Process (Late January-Early February) Eligibility Requirements Residential Experience Academic Standing Student HandbookConduct History Training Availability At this time, there is no residency requirement to apply to bean RA! We welcome applications from all current students, regardless if they live on or off campus What are the academic requirements for the position? Employment is contingent upon maintaining a 2.5 cumulative & semester GPA Cumulative 2.5 & Semester 2.5 When will candidates' grades be checked? At time of applying December May August | Good Academic
Standing | Cumulative & Semester GPA are a 2.5 or above | Any RA whose GPA drops below the minimum requirements for multiple semesters consecutively will be terminated so that you can focus on your academics | | --- | --- | --- | | Probation | Cumulative OR Semester GPA falls between a 2.499-1.5 | | | Termination | Cumulative AND Semester GPA falls below 2.5 OR Cumulative OR semester GPA falls below 1.499 | | | Participation in summer courses will neither exempt you from termination following spring grades nor will it changes your probationary status going into the fall. However, unsatisfactory summer grades may impact your employment, moving your from probation to termination prior to the fall
semester. | | | Eligible candidates will undergo the following: Student Handbook Conduct check at time of applying Student Handbook conduct check before starting in the position * Candidates should not have been found responsible for a conduct violation or have active sanctions after September 1, 2025 Eligible candidates must be available to participate in the entirety of training in the weeks prior to the academic semester (beginning as early as July 31st) Office of Residence Life MISSION Guided by our Jesuit values, Residence Life at Xavier University cultivates involved, vibrant communities where students find meaningful connections, grow through shared living, and discover opportunities to practice leadership. VISION Xavier Residence Life strives to be the model for transformative living experiences at Jesuit institutions . VALUES Reflection Discernment Solidarity & Kinship Service Rooted in Justice & Love CURA PERSONALISMAGIS RESIDENCE HALLS & APARTMENTS First Year Residence Halls 310 Residents 460 Residents Upperclass Residence Halls 580 Residents 520 Residents 270 Residents* 270 Resid

FAQs

What are the 2026-2027 contract dates for an RA?

The contract runs from August 3, 2026 to May 8, 2027. Participation in both August and January trainings before the semester starts is required.

What GPA requirements must candidates meet?

Employment depends on maintaining a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA. Grades are checked at the time of applying and in December, May, and August according to the guide’s schedule.

What conduct history and training availability are required?

Candidates should not have been found responsible for a conduct violation or have active sanctions after September 1, 2025. Eligible candidates must be available to participate in the entirety of training in the weeks prior to the academic semester (beginning as early as July 31st).

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