The information listed below is for current Rutgers-Camden undergraduate and graduate students interested in becoming a Resident Assistant. There is a separate process for graduate students interested in our Graduate Program Coordinator positions.
Position Overview
Resident Assistants (RA) are student staff members of the Office of Housing & Residence Life. Housing & Residence Life believes that living in residence facilities provides students with an essential part of their education that helps to develop the complete and self-directed person. The RA is the most immediate link with residence hall students and must serve as a resource person for students living on the floor and in the hall. The RA works to fulfill a role extending into many aspects of student well being. RAs are student staff that have received much training in order to live in the community and assist others. Resident Assistants are here to listen to your concerns and enforce University policies. They may also be contacted for general questions, concerns, or problems. RAs facilitate, plan, and implement community development and educational activities within the residence halls. A core part of this role is serving on duty in an on-call rotation to respond to after-hours crisis situations.
- Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- In order to apply, applicants must review the information listed on this webpage.
- A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application. These documents should highlight transferrable skills, leadership skills, involvement in extracurricular activities and any other relevant experience.
- If you need assistance with your resume or cover letter, please contact the Career Center.
Qualifications
In order to apply to be a Resident Assistant you must meet the following qualifications:
- Be enrolled full time at Rutgers-Camden
- Have completed a minimum of 12 credits at the time of application submission
- Have a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Must be in good judicial standing with the University
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Compensation
Resident Assistants receive the following compensation:
- Free single bedroom in an apartment or suite
- Free meal plan each semester
More Questions?
Questions related to the recruitment process can be directed to Kate Hanson at kmh291@camden.rutgers.edu.
RA Application Timeline
APPLICATION CLOSES
Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 11:59pm
GROUP PROCESS (invite only)
Saturday, March 23, 2024
INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEWS
Monday, April 1, 2024 – Friday, April 5, 2024
The application can be found by clicking here.
Thank you for your interest!