Senior Resident Assistant Selection Process

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University Housing and Residence Life is excited to announce we are currently in the process of selecting Senior Residents Assistants 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.

    • Candidates must be enrolled for both Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
    • CSU East Bay RA Terms and Conditions 2025-2026 & RA Selection Process 2025-26 will be updated with new documents once those are completed.
    • Candidates must be in good financial AND judicial/conduct standing with CSU East Bay and University Housing.
    • Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 at the time of application and maintain this GPA throughout the selection process and start of the SRA position.

    CSU East Bay SRA Terms and Conditions 2025-26 (TBA)

    SRA Job Description

    SRA Video Prompt

  • Come by to get assistance with your RA or RHA application.

    Help Desk Locations

    • RHA: Lassen Community (by the bathrooms) for RHA application assistance
    • RA: El Dorado Community (in the El Dorado Community lobby) for RA/SRA application assistance

    Monday, November 18th, 2024

    • RHA: 3PM to 5PM
    • RA: 1PM to 3PM

    Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

    • RHA: 10AM to 12PM
    • RA: 10AM to 12PM

    Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

    • RHA: 3PM to 5PM
    • RA: 3PM to 5PM

    Thursday, November 21st, 2024

    • RHA: 2PM to 4PM
    • RA: 10AM to 12PM

    Friday, November 22nd, 2024

    • RHA & RA: 2PM to 5PM (El Dorado Lobby)

    Please note you can always connect with a current RA or RHA member to get assistance on the application.

    If you have any questions or concerns with the application process. Feel free to contact Lassen Housing Office (housing@csueastbay.edu or 510-885-7444, Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM.)

 

Important Dates
Date Details

October 30th

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

October 30th
(3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

Information Session (in-person)

CORE Building: Mountain Lion Room 159

November 5th
(6:00 - 7:00 PM)

Information Session (in-person)

Lassen Community Room
November 12th
(12:15 PM - 1:15 PM)

Information Session (in-person)

UU 311
November 14
(7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Virtual Information Session

*This session will be recorded and posted on BaySync for those who may not be able to attend.

November 18th - November 22nd

Application Help Desk

Via appointment during SRA's office hours at El Dorado Hall office.

*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 19th
(6:00-7:00 PM)

Information Session Panel (in-person)

Lassen Community Room

*Panel will consist of 2 current RAs, 1 senior RA 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 17th Applications Due (New RAs, Returning RAs, Senior RAs)
January 8th Interviews Offered (New RAs, Senior RAs)

January 21st
(5:00-6:30 PM)

Student Staff Interview Tips and Tricks for Success Presentation

Lassen Community Room
January 27th - February 7th

New and Returning RHA Interview Dates

February 24th

 Offer letters emailed (New RAs, Returning RA, Senior RAs, RHA)

*Please note offers are conditional pending background checks (livescan) and Spring GPA checks.

March 3rd

Deadline to accept the position.

TBA

 New RA training (New RAs only)

TBA

 New team meeting (All RAs and SRAs)

 There are anticipated dates and may be subject to change.

Things you’ll need 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 the results from your livescan come back. Please note it can take 1-2 weeks to receive the 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 the 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.