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Join the University Housing Team!

We are currently seeking Resident Assistant candidates for the 2023-2024 academic year year. Students interested in applying must fill out and return the application and supporting documents, and submit two reference forms to the Housing Office in C404. All required forms, along with detailed timeline of the application process are on this page. We strongly encourage applicants to speak to Financial Aid to determine how the RA position may impact scholarships.

Job Requirements

  • 30 credits completed by the time of application
  • 2.5 semester GPA
  • Maintain full time credit status - exceptions made for students in their last year of study
  • On-campus living experience preferred
  • Must be in good conduct standing with the University

Application Requirements

Applicants must fill out and turn in all of the required documents below to be considered for the position. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.
The application process consists of six key documents:

  • Application Information Form
  • Up-to-date unofficial transcript
  • Current Resume
  • Two sealed reference forms
  • A letter to your future residents
  • A sample door decoration

All documents must be turned into the Housing Office in paper form by January 25, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted.

New RA Application

RA Application Reference Form

Important Dates to Remember

2022 - 2023 RA Job Description 23-24 job description coming soon


Application Timeline

Below is a brief timeline of the application process. Any questions can be addressed at housing@ltu.edu or can be addressed at the Housing Office in C404.

Before Winter Break
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Early Bird Info Session at 9pm in Weast
Thursday, December 1, 2022 Information Table 11am-1pm in the East Hall Lobby
Monday, December 5, 2022 Information Table 11am-1pm in the Reuss Hall Lobby
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Athlete Focused Info Session at 9pm in M218
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Open Info Session at 7pm in C406
After Winter Break
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Information Table 11am-1pm in the Atrium
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Open Info Session at 9pm in Weast
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Information Table 11am-1pm in the Donley Hall Lobby
Thursday, January 12, 2023 Resume Workshop at 8pm in M218
Thursday, January 13, 2023 Information Table 11am-1pm in the South Hall Lobby
Thursday, January 19, 2023 Programming Workshop at 8pm in M218
Monday, January 23, 2023 Last Call Info Session at 9pm in Weast 
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Applications Due at 4pm Late applications will not be accepted.
January 30 - February 24, 2023 New Candidate Interviews. You will be notified of your interview time by Friday, January 28 at 4pm 
February 17 - 18, 2023 Case Study Presentations
March 3, 2023 Letters Sent to Candidates
March 17, 2023 Accept/Decline letters due to the Office of University Housing by 4pm
April 9, 2023 All-Staff Meeting for '23-'24 Staff

Please check the schedule for more detailed information of locations and descriptions of events. If selected for the RA position, there are more dates that need to be kept in mind that are non-negotiable. These dates include:

Early August 2023 Staff Move-In
Mid-August 2023 (Approx. 2 weeks before classes begin) RA Training
Late August 2023 (Typically week before classes begin) Resident Move-In