UMass Boston

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Resident Assistant! The application for the 2025-2026 academic year will be available Monday, October 7, 2024 and will close Friday, December 6, 2024 at 5:00pm. The below information is for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Resident Assistant Position Overview:

Resident Assistants plan and facilitate community and programs and enforce policies and procedures within the residence halls at UMass Boston. Resident Assistants are undergraduate student members in the Office of Housing and Residence Life. They report to and are directly supervised by Community Directors. It is our expectation that the Resident Assistant maintains a high level of involvement in support of the Housing and Residence Life programming model and be an excellent social and academic role model for the residents on the floor. This is a leadership opportunity that provides a room in the residence hall and a meal plan. Resident Assistants are required to live in the residence hall in order to successfully fulfill the expectations of the position.

For the full RA Job Description, please see the 2025-2026 RA Job Description.

RA Application Process Overview: 

The application will open on Monday, October 7, 2024, and will close on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:00pm. Late applications will not be accepted, please be mindful of the application dates.  

The priority deadline will be on Monday, November 18, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline.

Information Sessions: 

• 10/23, 4-5pm Campus Center 3540
• 11/5, 6-7pm Residence Hall East 157
• 11/14, 4-5pm via Zoom

Interview & Selection Timeline for 2025-26 Applicants (These dates are subject to change) 
 
STEP ONE: Apply Online 

• This is the official application to apply for the RA position. Failure to complete this form on time will make you ineligible to continue in the process. 

STEP TWO: Online One-Way Interview (deadline: Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5PM) 

• Once you have completed the online application, you will receive a link with instructions via email to complete the one-way online interview through the Willo software (no download needed) 

 
STEP THREE: Individual Interview (Invitation Only) - February 2025 

• The final stage of the RA selection process is an individual interview with Housing and Residential Life staff member(s). 
• Interviews will last approximately 30 minutes. You will be asked a set of questions and will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end. 
• Attendance at this interview is mandatory. 
• Casual attire is acceptable for the interviews. 

Job Status Notification 
 

• Offers will be made at the beginning of March via email. 
• There are three possible options at this stage:  
  • (1) an offer to become a Resident Assistant;  
  • (2) an alternate position for the RA position; or 
  • (3) no offer at this time. 
• All letters, regardless of decision, will be available at the same time. 
• If you would like to discuss your application and/or interview after the process is complete, you may contact Annamaria Cavaleri, Community Director & Chairperson to set up an appointment. 

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