The Resident Assistant is a student staff member of Housing and Residential Life who assumes major responsibilities in a residence hall for developing an environment conducive to comfortable living, academic excellence, and personal growth.
Resident Assistants
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
You must meet all of the following qualifications in order to become an RA:
- 2.5 or higher overall Texas State GPA.
- 2.5 or higher overall semester GPA.
- Enrolled as a full-time student at Texas State (at least 12 credit hours).
- 15 completed college credits by time of appointment.
- 1 semester of campus living experience by time of appointment.
- During first semester of employment, successfully complete the required 8-week seminar (non-credit bearing).
- Have no current or pending disciplinary sanctions.
Application Timeline
Applications Open:
October 30th, 2023
Applications Close:
December 15th, 2023.
Information Session
Interested in learning more about the role before applying?
Attend an info session!
Job Description
Review the RA Job description above to see if this position is the right fit for you!
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Applications are currently closed for Fall 2024 / Spring 2025.
Application Timeline
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 30th - 12 PM | Applications Open |
| Friday, December 15th - 12 AM | Applications Close |
| January 16th | Candidates will be Notified of Next Steps |
| February 3rd & 4th | Interviews |
| February 23rd | Job Offers Made |
Information Sessions
Wanting to know more about the responsibilities of being a resident assistant? Drop by one of our information sessions to learn more!
If you need an accommodation to participate in these sessions, please contact RASelection@txstate.edu.
Check back in Fall for additional dates and times for information sessions!