Resident Assistants

Be What's Next!

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.

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

You must meet all of the following qualifications in order to become an RA for Fall 2023:

  • 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.
  • Attend a mandatory information session.

Application Timeline

TIMELINE EVENT: DEADLINE:
Applications Open October 17, 2022
Applications & References January 27, 2023 by 12 p.m. (noon)
Information Sessions October 16, 2022 - January 26, 2023
Interviews February 6 - 10, 2023
Notification Letters March 8, 2023
Accept/Decline Offer March 27, 2023 by 12 p.m. (noon)
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Information Sessions

In order to complete the application process, you must attend one information session. Below is a list of available sessions to attend.

If you need an accommodation to participate in these sessions, please contact RASelection@txstate.edu.

Date Time Location
Wednesday, October 26th 6:00-7:00pm Department of Housing and Residential Life
Friday, October 28th 11:00-12:00pm Department of Housing and Residential Life
Friday, October 28th 4:00-5:00pm Department of Housing and Residential Life
Wednesday, November 2nd 5:30-6:30pm Falls & Sayers Halls
Thursday, November 3rd 7:00-8:00pm First Five Freedom & Elena Zamora O'Shea Halls
Friday, November 4th 11:00-12:00pm Department of Housing and Residential Life
Friday, November 4th 4:00-5:00pm Chautauqua & Gaillardia Halls
Wednesday, November 9th 5:30-6:30pm Butler Hall
Thursday, November 10th 7:00-8:00pm Laurel Hall
Friday, November 11th 11:00-12:00pm Department of Housing and Residential Life
Friday, November 11th 4:00-5:00pm Bobcat Village Apartments
Wednesday, November 16th 5:30-6:30pm College Inn
Thursday, November 17th 7:00-8:00pm Smith Hall
Friday, November 18th 4:00-5:00pm Lantana Hall
Wednesday, November 30th 6:00-7:00pm Department of Housing and Residential Life
Thursday, December 1st 7:00-8:00pm San Marcos Hall
Friday, December 2nd 11:00-12:00pm Department of Housing and Residential Life
Friday, December 2nd 4:00-5:00pm Jackson Hall
Wednesday, January 18th 4:00-5:00pm https://txstate.zoom.us/j/94888896412
Thursday, January 19th 4:00-5:00pm https://txstate.zoom.us/j/97321473310
Friday, January 20th 4:00-5:00pm https://txstate.zoom.us/j/98946116324
Monday, January 23rd 4:00-5:00pm https://txstate.zoom.us/j/98620314880
Tuesday, January 24th 7:00-8:00pm https://txstate.zoom.us/j/93506224108
Wednesday, January 25th 4:00-5:00pm https://txstate.zoom.us/j/91604391298
Wednesday, January 25th 5:30-6:30pm Falls & Sayers Halls
Thursday, January 26th 5:00-6:00pm https://txstate.zoom.us/j/98261072660
Thursday, January 26th 7:00-8:00pm Chautauqua & Gaillardia Halls

Application Checklist

  1. Read and review the RA job description carefully!
  2. *OPTIONAL* -  Ask one (1) professional reference to submit a recommendation online.
  3. Complete your RA application on Handshake. Search Resident Assistant (for 2023-2024).
  4. All materials must be submitted by Friday, January 27th for 2023-2024 positions.

Each candidate will sign-up for a 1-hour interview. Interviews will take place February 6-10th, 2023.