Resident Assistant Brief Job Description:

Each floor or wing is staffed with one Resident Assistant (RA). RAs are upper-class students who plan activities and programs for the floor, serve as a resource for the residents on the floor, and assist residents with getting involved in campus life. Each RA is trained in helping skills, crisis intervention, conflict mediation, and other areas to help residents cope with the any issues they might experience.

For a more full detailed description, please contact reslife@cumberland.edu

Resident Assistant Compensation

• Private room at no cost
• Development of marketable, resume-building skills
• Valuable job skills
• Rewarding experiences that will last a lifetime!

RA Applicants for 2013-2014

• Returning RA Applicant Information
• New RA Applicant Information
• Reference Form

Resident Assistant Application Timeline

• Wednesday, January 16 - RA Interest Meeting – 236 Labry Hall - 12 p.m.
• Friday, January 18 - RA Interest Meeting – 236 Labry Hall – 12 p.m.
• Thursday, January 31 - RA Application Materials Due - 236 Labry Hall – 12 p.m.
• Sunday, February 3 – New RA Applicant Group Process - 236 Labry Hall - 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, February 4 – Returning RA Interviews - Labry Hall
• Tuesday, February 5 – New RA Applicant Individual Interviews begin
• Thursday, February 7 – New RA Applicant Individual Interviews end
• Friday, February 8 – 2013-2014 RA Selection announced

For further information, contact Eddie Lovin, Director of Residence Life & Greek Affairs, at (615) 547-1231 or elovin@cumberland.edu.