Residence Hall Association Selection Process

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University Housing and Residence Life is excited to announce we are currently in the process of selecting RHA Executive Board members for the 2025-2026 academic year. We encourage those that are interested to review the selection information below. If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact University Housing at housing@csueastbay.edu.

  • Minimum Application Requirements:

    • Candidates must be enrolled at Cal State East Bay at the time of application.
    • Candidates must be enrolled for both the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
    • Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application and maintain this GPA throughout the selection process and start of the RHA position.
    • Candidates must be in good conduct standing. Good conduct standing is defined as not being found responsible for a policy violation on or after December 1, 2023, and/or not being on probation. Good conduct standing must be maintained throughout the entire selection process and start of the RHA position.
    • Candidates must live on campus for both the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

    CSU East Bay RHA Terms and Conditions 2024-25 (TBA)

    New RHA Executive Board Selection Process 2024-25 (TBA)

  • Minimum Application Requirements:

    • Candidates must be current RHA Executive Board members.
    • Candidates must be enrolled at Cal State East Bay at the time of application.
    • Candidates must be enrolled for both the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
    • Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application and maintain this GPA throughout the selection process and start of the RHA position.
    • Candidates must be in good conduct standing. Good conduct standing is defined as not being found responsible for a policy violation on or after December 1, 2023, and/or not being on probation. Good conduct standing must be maintained throughout the entire selection process and start of the RHA position.
    • Candidates must live on campus for both the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

    CSU East Bay RHA Executive Board Terms and Conditions 2025-25 (TBA)

    CSU East Bay RHA Selection Process 2024-25 (TBA)

 

Important Dates
Date Details

November 1
(7-8pm)

 Virtual Information Session (New RHAs)

*Zoom session will be recorded and posted on the main selection page for those who may not be able to attend.

November 1

 Applications Available (New RAs, Returning RAs, Senior RAs, RHA)

November 7
(12:15-1:15pm)

 Information Session (in-person)
Bayview Room: New Union 2015
November 14
(6-7pm)		 Information Session (in-person)
Lassen Community Room
November 16
(3-4pm)		 Information Session (in-person)
Lassen Community Room

November 28-December 1

 Application Help Desk
In-person or on zoom during RHA’s office hours at Lassen Community Offices.

*Staff will be available to answer questions and provide feedback on application materials. It’s not required that you use this option but it can be helpful in preparing materials. These are drop-in hours so you can sign on at any time during the block.

November 28

(6:00-7:00 PM)

Information Session Panel (in-person)
Lassen Community Room

*Panel will consist of 3-4 current RHA members and 1 professional residence life staff to be able to share their experiences and answer any questions to be able to help prepare applicants.
December 19 Applications Due (New RAs, Returning RAs, Senior RAs. RHA)
January 10 Interviews Offered (New RAs, RHA)

January 23
(5:00-6:30 PM)

 Student Staff Interview Tips and Tricks for Success Presentation
Lassen Community Room
January 26

New RHA Interview Dates
February 12 Offer letters emailed (New RAs, Returning RA, Senior RAs, RHA)
*Please note offers are conditional pending background checks (livescan) and Spring GPA checks.
February 16 Deadline to accept the position.

March 9-10

 Executive Board Retreat

April 9, 16, 23, 30
(7:00-8:30pm)

 Transitional meetings (Executive Board and General Assembly)

 

Things you’ll need to complete if offered a position:
  • Livescan: This applies if you have never completed one for campus or it’s been 2 or more years since your last one. You will receive more information regarding this after accepting your offer.
  • Hiring Packet: You will receive more information regarding this after results from your livescan come back. Please note it can take 1-2 weeks to receive livescan results. The hiring packet also includes going to payroll and completing I-9 Employment Verification paperwork if you have not worked on campus previously. It is recommended that you gather all documents needed for the completion of this paperwork in advance so it does not delay your onboarding process. For more information about documents you may need, please refer to the following link:
  • Online Training Modules: You will receive more information on required onboarding training once your hiring paperwork is processed and your staff email is set up. Please note it can take a few weeks (and sometimes longer) for all paperwork to process.

Additional note: Applicants are able to apply for RA & RHA positions but will have to choose one if accepted for both.