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Apply to be an RA

Join the Residential and Commuter Life (RCL) family!

Are you interested in gaining leadership experience and assisting students who live in one of our on-campus communities?

  • We seek students who are organized, ethical, flexible, responsible, calm under pressure, helpful, willing to learn, confident, passionate, and who want to create a positive learning environment for their peers.

Being an RA can provide you with skills in leadership, conflict resolution and mediation, time management, and creativity. 

RA Position Information Packet

How to Apply

  • The RA (Resident Assistant) application opened on October 31, 2025 and will close at 3:00pm on January 33,2026. Visit CORE to apply. Upload your resume, which must be reviewed by staff at The Exchange. Please allow at least two business days for your resume to be reviewed. Additional changes may be required by the Exchange before you can apply for this job posting. We will not see your application unless the Exchange has officially approved your documents.
  • Applicants must complete or submit all pieces of the application to be considered for an interview.  Application details can be found below and on CORE.

Each applicant must attend 1 of the following RA Information Sessions.  All sessions will begin at 7pm, run for no more than an hour, and are located in The Norman Center Board Room (NC 222).

  • December 3 (Wednesday)
  • December 8 (Monday, Finals Week)
  • January 29 (Thursday)

RA Applicants

  • Please attach your resume and answers to the essay questions in the CORE application. Essay questions can be downloaded from the CORE posting.
  • You will be required to send a reference link to one RA reference and have one submission on your behalf.  The survey link can be found inside the CORE posting.  Details:

    • Your reference must be a current or recent Residential and Commuter Life staff member (within the past 2 years). 

  • Students who have previously been a resident assistant for Marian University must also submit an application on CORE if interested in returning to the position for the 2026-27 academic year. Returning RA application requirements can be found on CORE in the Returning Resident Assistant posting. *Note that there are separate CORE postings for new and returner applicants and requirements are different. Returner application closes at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 30, 2026.  
  • Your CORE application and all supporting materials MUST be submitted before 3:00 PM (noon) on Friday, January 30, 2026 to be considered for an interview.

Interview Process

  • If all requirements are met, you may be asked to participate in at least two in-person interviews on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Please reserve this day in your schedule for RA interviews.
  • If you are invited to RA Interview Day, and you attend all interviews, you will be notified about hiring decisions via email prior to the opening of the room selection process. 

Qualifications:

  • Must be a full-time, undergraduate Marian University, Indianapolis campus student
  • Must be in good academic and social standing at time of application and during employment
  • Must have cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.50 at time of application and throughout employment
  • Must attend one Resident Assistant Information Session and submit all pieces of the application
  • Must be available for the Interview Day and participate in all interviews
  • Must be available for the entire duration of all training sessions (specific training dates to be determined and posted at a later date)

Hiring Timeline:

  • Friday, October 31: Applications available on CORE 
  • Friday, January 30: Applications and all supporting materials due before 3pm, returners 12pm
  • Saturday, February 7: New Resident Assistant Interview Day
  • Friday, February 20: Decision letters will be delivered via email
  • Friday, February 27: Acceptance or declination of hiring offer due

Training* Timeline:

  • Saturday, April 11: Resident Assistant Pre-Training
  • End of July/Beginning of August: Resident Assistant Orientation (RAO)
  • Beginning of January: Mid-Year Resident Assistant Orientation (MYRAO)

*Trainings are required. RAO and MYRAO occur before classes begin each semester and RAs must return to campus early