primary responsibilities
Resident Assistants are an integral part of the Office of Residence Life. These para-professional staff members have the most direct and consistent contact with residential students living across our residence halls. Resident Assistants must possess a desire to emulate a positive experience at OW and within the residence halls, an open mind to diverse student personalities, cultures, and identities, a willingness to step outside of their comfort zone, and set an example for fellow students to model their behavior. We hope that you will join us to experience this rewarding position.
The primary responsibilities of Resident Assistants include but are not limited to:
• Must be flexible regarding time (including nights and weekends).• Be able to relate to a wide variety of individuals and needs.• Provide informal counsel and support for residents.• Plan programs and activities for residents that address their needs.• Perform essential administrative tasks.• Be sensitive to diversity in lifestyles.• Employ appropriate customer service standards.• Must adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior.• Explain and enforce the policies of College and Office of Residential Life• Outside employment, internships, and extracurricular activities may not collectively exceed 15 hours per week.
-RA’s may not student teach or co-op.-May not hold an executive board position in SGA and RHA during their employment as an RA.Candidates for the Resident Assistant position must meet the following requirements:· Maintain a minimum 2.50 semester and cumulative GPA.· Remain free from academic or disciplinary probation.Candidates for the RA position will participate in Group and Individual interviewsThis application should be completed and submitted electronically
Applications closes on Friday, February 16th.If you have any questions about the application process, please contact The office of Residence life E: reslife@oldwestbury.edu or P: 516-876-3210
RA Information sessions & Zooms
24/25 RA Application Opens Monday, January 29, 2024 9:00AM
24/25 RA Info Session Monday, January 29,2024 1:30pm -2:30PM Student Union Room 312
24/25 RA Info Session Tuesday, January 30,2024 4:00PM -5:00PM Multicultural Center
24/25 RA Info Session Wednesday, January 31,2024 6:00PM-7:00PM Woodlands Hall 2 first floor lounge
24/25 RA Info Session Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:00 PM 6:00PM Zoom Link
24/25 RA Info Session Monday, February 5, 2024 5:00pm 6:00PM Woodlands Hall 2 First Floor Lounge
24/25 RA Info Session Tuesday, February 6, 2024 7:00pm 8:00PM Library L139
24/25 RA Info Session Wednesday, February 7, 2024 3:00PM 4:00PM AV Laundry Room
24/25 RA Info Session Thursday, February 8, 2024 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Zoom Link
24/25 RA Info Session Monday, February 12, 2024 6:00 PM 7:00PM Woodlands Hall 4 First Floor Lounge
24/25 RA Info Session Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:00PM 8:00 PM Zoom Link
24/25 RA Info Session Wednesday, February 14, 2024 4:00 PM 5:00PM Woodlands Hall 2 First floor lounge
24/25 RA Info Session Thursday, February 15, 2024 1:30 PM 2:30 PM AV Bolivar lounge