Resident Assistants
Are you interested in building your leadership skills and a community for Barnard residents?
Apply to be a Resident Assistant (RA) for the 2027-2028 academic year!
Application
- To be considered for the Resident Assistant position, you must attend one of the mandatory info sessions.
- After attending an info session, you will be emailed the link to the RA application
- The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 3, 2026 by 11:59 PM Eastern. 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 19 | 9 - 10pm | In-Person | Milstein LL001 |
| Tues, Nov 24 | 10 - 11am | Virtual | Google Meet Link |
| Wed, Dec 2 | 8 - 9pm | In-Person | Milstein LL001 |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 1 - 2pm | In-Person | Milstein Seminar Room 111 |
| Spring dates TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Information Tabling (optional)
Not sure if you want to apply or not? Stop by an information table to chat with a staff member about the position.
- Tuesday, November 17, 11am - 12noon (Diana Lobby)
- Monday, November 30, 11:30 - 12:30pm (Diana Lobby)
- Friday, December 4, 12 - 1pm (Diana Lobby)
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 2027 to apply.
- Students must attend one mandatory info session 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 maintain eligibility.
- If you will be studying abroad in Spring 2027, remote group / individual interview options will be available only for those applicants.
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 2, 2027, by 11:59pm --
Applications are due. Late applications will not be accepted. - Friday, February 12, 2027, by 5pm --
Applicants will be notified of their Group Interview time slot.
Students who apply will be sent a form after the application deadline to provide date/time preferences. - Monday, February 15 - Friday, February 19, 2027 --
Group Interviews (various times, required of all applicants) - Tuesday, February 23, 2027, at 12noon --
RA Candidate Round-Up (Optional, Invite-only) - Friday, February 26, & Saturday, February 27, 2027 --
Individual Interviews (various times, Finalists only)
Students who apply will be sent a form after the application deadline to provide date/time preferences. - Friday, March 5, 2027, by 5pm --
Hiring Decision Notifications Are Sent - Friday, March 12, 2027, by 5pm --
Deadline for offered RA candidates to accept or decline the position
Any Questions?
Please email 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!