Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the Resident Advisor (RA) position at Sam Houston State University. We believe that the RA position is one of the most rewarding jobs a student can have while pursuing their education at SHSU. Everything you need to know about the position is located in this website including the process for applying and the selection process once you have applied.
We provide housing for over 3500 residents with an average staff to student ratio of 1:40. Our building options consist of small houses, large halls, apartment style, co-educational, single sex areas, inside entrance and outside entrance buildings. In addition to a variety of working experiences, as a resident advisor you will learn many transferable skills that will build your resume and be helpful throughout your life.
You will not only grow and develop, but you will help shape the leaders of tomorrow. The longer you work for Residence Life, the more experiences you will gain. Staff members participate in department committees, recruit candidates such as yourself, attend conferences, and meet and work with a diverse population. The opportunities are endless.
As you go through the selection process, you will realize that it is anything but typical. We want to choose the most qualified and enthusiastic students, as we consider Resident Advisors to be among the most important leaders on campus. Our process is designed to be an educational experience for you as well as for our department. Our hope is that you will learn much about our department and about yourself.
Our application process is not like a typical job interview. We attempt to assess your qualifications through a variety of methods. This will provide you several opportunities to present yourself as a candidate. Sometimes qualified candidates are not hired simply because we do not have enough vacancies. If you are placed in the candidate pool, it is very important to keep us updated with your current address, phone number, and e-mail address so we may get in touch with you if a position opens up for either semester. If you are not selected for a position, please don't hesitate to apply with us again. In most cases, we have far more qualified candidates than positions to fill. Thank you for your interest in the Resident Advisor position. Good luck with your application process.
