**At this time, we are no longer accepting applications for the RA Position for the Fall 2022-Spring 2023 Academic Year. The application opened on September 24, 2021, and closed on November 12, 2021. More details about the Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 RA Selection Process will be distributed in Fall 2022. If you'd like to stay up to date on the RA Selection Process, please follow us on Instagram @livestockton or check out this website.

In the meantime, our office offers a variety of leadership opportunities that you can participate in now. The Office of Residential Life re-launched the Themed Living Communities Program last year! TLCs are no longer tied to specific housing locations so all may participate. Learn more by following @tlcsu on Instagram. The Residence Hall Association (@stocktonrha on Instagram) offers programming leadership and programming opportunities for students to get involved in their residential experience. Both of these organization contact information and upcoming event information can also be found on OspreyHub.

Position Overview

The Office of Residential Life is looking for student leaders for the Fall 2022-Spring 2023 Academic Year! If you are passionate about building community, helping students have a fulfilling on-campus experience, and serving as a resource to peers, the Resident Assistant position may be the perfect fit!

The Resident Assistant position offers all the above, and more! RA’s gain valuable experience that helps develop critical and transferable skills for future opportunities. Our Resident Assistants work together in teams to develop one another personally and professionally. If you are interested in the RA role, read more below!

Position Description

The Resident Assistant position provides student leaders with the opportunity to mentor, support, and advocate for fellow peers at Stockton University. RA’s will develop skills and further their understanding on subjects relating to communication, crisis management, multicultural competency, mentorship, networking and collaboration with on-and-off campus partners, and more! Resident Assistants will also receive full compensation for their housing assignment, a monthly stipend of $125 before taxes, and a meal plan credit of $500 per semester.

Please scroll to learn more about the application process, some tips for applying, and more!

Application Process

• Applications released Friday, September 24, 2021

• Applications are due November 12, 2021, at noon

• References due November 22, 2021, at noon

• Qualified Applicants will receive an invitation to a personal interview in early 2022

• Personal Interviews will be conducted in February 2022

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2.5 semester & cumulative GPA

• Full-time student

  • Undergraduate - 12 credits

  • Graduate student - 9 credits

• No current code of conduct violations or existing sanctions for the current Academic Year

  • Any student who has been suspended from the University must have attended a full semester after their suspension before applying

  • Past code of conduct violations will be considered during the hiring process

• Able to attend all training sessions (August & January)

• Complete & submit RA Application

• Submit cover letter & resume

• Complete a background check

• Hold only one executive board position in a club organization

• Active Participation in the Resident Assistant Leadership Course

Summary of Responsibilities

• Participate in all in-service and training sessions

• Facilitate roommate mediations

• Conduct rounds (including holidays), health & safety inspections, fire drills, & wellness checks

• Create & facilitate residential programming

• Work scheduled office hours

• Attend weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly 1:1s with your supervisor

• Address and document incidents

• Assist with opening and closing procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Want a better understanding of these responsibilities? Reach out to an RA and chat with them about their role!

Applying to be an RA

The Stockton University Resident Assistant Application is OPEN. Please use the link https://stockton.erezlife.com to apply.

Tips for Applying:

• Use your GoStockton Email to log in

• Select finish your applicant profile

• Then click view available job postings

• Select 2022-2023 New RA Application

• Get started and good luck!

• It is a good professional practice to contact your references prior to submitting their information to ask if they are interested in completing a reference form and if they have time to complete the form in the application timeline.

Have any questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions & Want to Learn More Pages!

Have a question not answered anywhere else?

• Email Alexis Scott, Coordinator of Training & Staff Development at Alexis.Scott@Stockton.edu & Nick Dunham, Graduate Coordinator of Training & Staff Development at Nicholas.Dunham@Stockton.edu