RA & CA Selection
RA Selection
Becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) is a great way to get involved in your residence hall community.
Resident Assistants (RAs) at CMU are full time, undergraduate paraprofessional student employees within Residential Education. RAs work to advance the educational priority and learning goals of the residential framework and the mission, vision, and values of CMU Student Affairs. RAs must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the enhancement of the quality of the residential experience at Carnegie Mellon in addition to possessing a strong belief in the potential the residential experience has to affect students and to bolster their academic experience. RAs must achieve and maintain a 2.25 cumulative quality point average (QPA) or higher and be in and maintain good disciplinary standing within the university.
Application Information & Timeline
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Applications Open: November 11, 2024
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Applications Close: January 14, 2025
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Applicant Interviews: January 2025, exact dates TBA
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Notification of Selection Status: Early February 2025
Please email Residential Education with any questions or concerns.
CA Selection
In addition to RA staff, each house community is served by one Community Advisor (CA). In concert with professional staff members, CAs provide the leadership for the vision, direction, and daily activity in each of our residential house communities. They are upperclass or graduate students who develop a strong sense of community in each house by getting residents involved and fostering an environment that contributes to the personal and academic success of all who live there.
CA Application Information
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Interested candidates should review the timeline and apply by December 2, 2024, at 9:00 am.
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Candidates are encouraged to consult the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) for assistance with resume or interview preparation.
Please email Residential Education with any questions or concerns.