FAQ

A: Student Leader Move in tentatively scheduled for the first week of August. with a tentative training start date of August 4. All summer obligations must be concluded no later than August 4.

You must be available for this in-person training to be considered as a candidate.

A: No. When you apply, we ask for your preferences in terms of Residential Learning Communities. In deciding placements, we maximize our strengths, consider space limitations and the staffing needs of each residential area. Thus, we cannot guarantee that you will be placed where you may like to be. Our goal is to select the most qualified candidates to be student leaders. 

A: Please review the "Student Leader Time Committments" tab on the Student Leader page as well as the Terms & Conditions for more information.

A: Absolutely. We suggest that you visit Career Services. They can help you draft a resume from scratch or help you edit what you already have. 

A: If you are offered and accept a Student Leader role, we work with you and the Office of Housing Administration to release you from your License Agreement and to get you transitioned to your new Student Leader space. 

Please note that if are a student with an active two-year license agreement, you accept a Student Leader role, and then later resign, you may still be required to live on campus for your second year.

A: All candidates will be notified of the results of the student leader selection process by Friday, February 20. Final placement decisions will be emailed no later than July 12.

A: Yes you can reapply for the new upcoming year.

A: We recommend that you reach out to Student Disability Services as soon as possible. 

A: Yes, you should still go through stage 1 of the Sophomore Housing Lottery process. Please communicate with your roommate grouping that you are going through the Student Leader process. 

Please note that if are a student with an active two-year license agreement, you accept a Student Leader role, and then later resign, you may still be required to live on campus for your second year.

A: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting us at reoslselection@sdu.edu

A: If you plan to study abroad for the Fall 2026 semester, you can continue to apply and be considered as an alternate. For those planning on studying abroad in the Spring 2027 semester, we encourage you to not apply and consider this role for the 2027-2028 academic year.

A: If you are receiving financial aid, your financial aid eligibility may be affected by the compensation (room and board) while serving in an RA/CA role.  Please visit the Cal Coast Student Financial Center for additional information as to the possible impact to your financial aid eligibility.

A: If you are interested in working as a DA/SM regardless of whether you are hired as an CA/RA, you should complete this application. If you are ONLY interested in working as a DA/SM if you are hired as an CA/RA, then you do not need to complete the application.

A: Placement is based on multiple factors to best serve our communities such as living location, availability to work nights and weekends, and the number of staff required per location. 

A: You'll be asked to provide your work availability based on your class schedule and any other important commitments. We understand that school comes first for students, so this job will be a priority after classes. After the first few weeks of school, your work schedule will be set for the semester. 

A: Here are some tips from previous and current DA/SMs!

• Make sure you understand why you want to be a DA/SM and can communicate how you are an excellent candidate for the position.

• Consider your past experiences and current skills sets that will help you to serve well in the role.

• Talk to current DA/SMs and ask lots of questions about the role to make sure it is right for you.

• And, most importantly, be yourself!

A: This position requires your full attention to ensure residents are kept residents safe and secure. Homework or other personal activities such as reading, texting, watching videos, etc. are not permitted during your work shift. 

No cell phones, tablets, laptops, or other devices can be used during your work shift.

A: The anticipated training and start date is Saturday, August 12th, 2023. You must be available for this in-person training to be considered as a candidate. If you have signed a license agreement with the Office of Housing Administration, we will discuss early arrival arrangements when offers are made. 

DA/SMs will start their shifts as early as 8:00am on August 13, 2023.

A: This position requires students to work a minimum of 6 hours per week and allows up to 20 hours maximum.

A: You'll be asked to provide your work availability based on your class schedule and any other important commitments. We understand that school comes first for students, so this job will be a priority after classes. Students will be asked to be available Sunday, and Monday through Friday. 

A: Compensation for this position is $15,50 an hour. 

A: In order to be eligible for this positions, students must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA. 

A: Yes there is extensive training and ongoing training for this position.