Resident Assistants

• Hold at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
• Must complete EDHI 200 with an earned grade of B or higher prior to the first day of employment (cannot be employed and enrolled).
• Be in good academic and conduct standing with the Housing and Residence Life Office and the University.
• Be able to work the entire academic year as specified by your contract.
• Maintain no less than 12 and no more than 18 credit hours each semester.
• Have completed at least 27 credit hours by the contract start date.
• Completed living at least two semesters in the Ball State residence halls by the contract start date.
• Successful completion of a background check.

• Engage in meaningful conversations.
• Facilitate educational experiences.
• Maintain good academic and judicial standing with Ball State.
• Be a positive role model through personal example and demonstrate a commitment and pride for Ball State and Housing and Residence Life through respectful language and behavior.
• Support and respect the dignity of all individuals.
• Uphold and abide by all federal, state, local laws and statutes and Ball State and Housing and Residence Life policies.

• Facilitate community development through personal interactions, meetings and activities through a residential curriculum focused on the division learning goals of Beneficence, Inclusive Excellence, Lifelong Learning, and Wellbeing.
• Utilize appropriate personnel and procedures to handle crisis, discipline, and duty situations to consistently enforce Ball State and Housing and Residence Life policies to foster a safe and comfortable community.
• Complete administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, meetings, bulletin boards, training, desk duties, and opening and closing hall procedures.
• Encourage student involvement and personal growth through leadership experiences.
• Collaborate with hall staff to complete staff and hall projects.
• Communicate with Residential Learning Coordinators regularly about discipline, activities, and the hall community.
• Support and promote the Housing and Residence Life mission statement, diversity statement and Department Initiatives.

• Serve on departmental committees or action teams.
• Plan staff retreats and other staff events.
• Participate as an EDHI 200 Mentor with a Residential Learning Coordinator and Assistant Residential Learning Coordinator approval.

• Full room and board.
• Stipend of $1,300 per year (paid in installments every two weeks).
• Air conditioning installation fee waived (if applicable).

STEP 1: APPLY

To Apply...

• Log in to the Online Housing Portal with your BSU username and password
• Select “Employment”
• Click on the 2024 - 2025 RA Application
• Begin your Application! Make sure to complete it thoroughly and without error.

APPLY TO BE A RESIDENT ASSISTANT

STEP 2: SIGN UP FOR AND COMPLETE EDHI 200

EDHI 200 is a one-credit hour academic course focused on residence hall leadership and is a required part of the selection process. Students can sign up for EDHI 200 when registering for other spring courses. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing the course with a B grade or higher. The course has a required booklet that is available for purchase at the Ball State Bookstore. Please check the course catalog to see the sections scheduled for the semester, as well as availability.

STEP 3: GO THROUGH FIRST-ROUND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS

During the first round RA Interviews applicants will be interviewed by Housing and Residence Life staff members from their current residence hall and other buildings. This is typically a 30-minute interview process. 

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted to set up an interview time. Please follow the directions precisely and ask questions if more information is needed. Make sure to arrive on time and ready for your interview on time. Given that this is a professional interview, please dress in business casual attire.

STEP 4: GO THROUGH SECOND-ROUND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS

Applicants who move forward from the first-round interviews will be asked to return for a second-round, 30-minute interview with Residential Learning Coordinators. In the second round, two to five Residential Learning Coordinators and managers from across campus will ask directed questions about the position as well as attempt to gain insight into your leadership skills.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted to set up an interview time. Please follow the directions precisely and ask questions if more information is needed. Make sure to arrive on time and ready for your interview on time. Given that this is a professional interview, please dress in business casual attire.