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Resident Assistants

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Are you interested in building your leadership skills and a community for Barnard residents?

Apply to be a Resident Assistant (RA) for the 2025-2026 academic year!

Application

  • In order to be considered for the Resident Assistant position, you must attend one mandatory info session.
  • You will receive access to our application after attending one of the mandatory RA info sessions below.
  • The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 4, 2025 by 11:59 PM EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Mandatory RA Info Sessions

  • Students must attend an information session in order to be eligible to apply.
Date Time Format Location
Thur, Nov 21 9 - 10pm In-Person 307 Milbank
Mon, Nov 25 11:30am - 12:30pm Virtual Info Session Link
Wed, Dec 4 8 - 9pm Virtual Info Session Link
Fri, Dec 6 2 - 3pm In-Person 307 Milbank
Wed, Jan 22 8 - 9pm Virtual Info Session Link
Fri, Jan 24 11am - 12noon In-Person Seminar Room 111 - Milstein 
Thur, Jan 30 6 - 7pm In-Person Seminar Room 111 - Milstein 
Mon, Feb 3 11:30am - 12:30pm Virtual Info Session Link

RA Union

  • In this position, RAs are members of a union and are represented by OPEIU 153.

Who Can Apply?

  • We welcome Barnard students who will be enrolled as Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors for Fall 2025 to apply.
    • Students must attend one mandatory info session in order to be considered for the RA role.
  • Experience living in a residence hall is not a requirement.
  • Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be in good standing with the college to be considered. Applicants cannot currently be on College or residential probation.
    • If hired, this requirement will be checked every semester to ensure that RAs are maintaining eligibility.
  • If you will be studying abroad in Spring 2025, we will have remote group / individual interview options for those applicants only.

Application & Interview Timeline

Below are the anticipated dates and times of the application and interview process. If dates need to change due to unforeseen circumstances, applicants will be notified as soon as possible:

  • Tuesday, February 4, 2025, by 11:59pm Eastern --
    Applications are due. Late applications will not be accepted.
  • Wednesday, February 5, 2025, by 10am Eastern --
    Applicants will receive a form to indicate their date/time preferences for Group and Individual Interviews (all applicants are required to complete this form)
  • Thursday. February 6, 2025, by 12pm Eastern --
    Group & Individual Interview Preference Form Due. Candidates who do not submit this form by the deadline will not be eligible to continue in the process.
  • Friday, February 7, 2025, by 5pm Eastern --
    Applicants will be notified of their Group Interview time slot
  • Monday, February 10 - Friday, February 14, 2025 --
    Group Interviews (various times, required of all applicants)
  • Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 12pm Eastern --
    RA Candidate Round-Up (Optional, Invite only)
  • Wednesday, February 19, 2025, by 5pm --
    Advancing candidates will receive their Individual Interview date & time.
  • Friday, February 21, & Saturday, February 22, 2025 --
    Individual Interviews (various times, Finalists only)
  • Friday, February 28, 2025, by 5pm Eastern --
    Hiring Decision Notifications Are Sent
  • Friday, March 7, 2025, by 12noon Eastern --
    RA acceptances/declinations are due to the Res Life Office.

Any Questions?

Please contact us at RASelection@barnard.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

RAs may hold a second part-time position on or off-campus and/or a significant campus leadership role.  However, the RA position is to be considered their primary position and takes precedence over other positions and leadership roles.

We believe that your experiences make you who you are. We have all made a poor decision from time to time. As long as you're not currently on residence hall probation, you can apply!  We hope that students learn from their experience if found responsible for policy violations and make positive changes in their behavior.

  • Set up a time to meet your Community Director or Residence Hall Coordinator. They can share their experiences with you and encourage you to find ways to get involved in your residence hall and the Barnard community.
  • Have conversations with family, friends, and past supervisors about your strengths & weaknesses. This will help you have a better understanding of your abilities.
  • Beyond Barnard provides opportunities for resume-building and interviewing skills. Seek them out!

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