Want to make an impact on the bluff? The 2023-24 resident advisor application for Student Housing is open on LEO. Applications are due on Friday, Jan. 13 at noon.
Claire Voilleque ’24, a theatre arts major, currently serves as an RA in Whelan Hall and says her favorite part about her work is the connections she makes. “Being an RA has genuinely taught me more about LMU and how to communicate with others than any class or prior leadership experience I’ve had,” said Voilleque. “My first-year was entirely online, so having the opportunity to help current first-year students have an amazing introduction to college life has helped me recover the time I lost and progress in my own personal development. Responsibility, dependability, and time management are the major qualities I’ve gained by being an RA here at LMU and I think those are some of the most common qualities employers look for in recent college graduates.”
For Drew Jenkins ’24, an economics major, his RA position in Del Rey North has helped build his communication skills. “My favorite part about being an RA has been the purposeful and intentional community building,” said Jenkins. “LMU has a lovely and diverse student body with a place for everyone of every background but finding your “tribe” can be challenging. As an out-of-state student, I have met all my best friends via class and hung out with them on campus. These experiences made me into the man I am today, and without the safety and convenience of on-campus housing, I don’t know who I’d be.”
To learn more about the position or the application process, attend one of the remaining candidate information sessions this week below. All candidates must attend an information session to be considered.
- Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 3-4 p.m. PST | LV6 101 – Student Housing Office Meeting Room
- Thursday, Jan. 12 | 7-8 p.m. PST | Via Zoom
Important deadlines to remember:
- Jan. 13 at noon – Application deadline.
- Jan. 23-Feb. 3 – Interviews will be conducted.
- Feb. 10 – Hiring notifications
- Feb. 17 from 4-6 p.m. – Finalist Mix and Mingle
- Feb. 24 – Placement notifications.
In order to be considered for the RA position, you must have the following qualifications:
- Applicants must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and for the duration of their appointment;
- Applicants must be a full-time registered student (undergraduates must be enrolled in no more than 18 and no less than 12 credit hours per semester) at the time of application and for the duration of their appointment;
- Applicants must have at least sophomore standing (24 credit hours completed) and must have completed at least one semester of enrollment at Loyola Marymount University prior to appointment;
- Applicants must be in good standing with the department and university, including no significant or recent student conduct history;
- Applicants must agree to live in the residence hall assignment provided by the Student Housing Office for the duration of their position;
- Applicants must agree to not hold another high-profile student leadership position during their appointment, such as ASMLU E-Board, Traveling NCAA Athlete, Orientation Leader, and RHA E-Board, etc.
To view all of the RA selection information sessions and the application, visit the RA selection page on LEO. For questions or more information, please email reslifeselection@lmu.edu or contact Student Housing at 310.338.2963.
