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Residence Life: Resident Assistant

RA Job Description

Lead RA Job Description

RA Application - Closes 2/8

About the RA Position

Our hope is that the Resident Assistant (RA) position is both a challenging and fulfilling experience. While the responsibility is great, so are the rewards. Being a student leader through Residence Life is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others through mentoring and community building. Being an RA will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally and the experiences you gain in this role will serve you well for the rest of your life, no matter what career you may choose.

About Residence Life

The mission of Residence Life is to Cultivate a Caring Learning Community:

  • Cultivate: Residence Life supports students in their individual development and academic pursuits.
  • Caring: Residence Life prioritizes student safety and well-being.
  • Learning Community: Residence Life fosters an inclusive community where students can meaningfully engage with others while supporting the core academic mission of the college.

For more information on Residence Life, visit the Office of Student Affairs Residence Life page.

It’s the job of our highly trained RAs to help promote community building and shape the environment and attitudes that encourages personal and collective growth. We help create an atmosphere of community living and learning that will help students with their academic and personal development.

Resident Assistant Academic Year 2026 - 2027 Selection Timeline 

Event & LocationDate & Time
Resident Assistant Application Available November 24th, 2025
RA Info Session #1
Location: Skandera P105
January 26th, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
RA Info Session #2
Location: Zoom : https://pitzer.zoom.us/j/81942366228
January 28th, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
RA Info Session #3
Location: Zoom : https://pitzer.zoom.us/j/81775288692
January 30th, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

RA Info Session #4

Location: Skandera P105

February 3rd, 2026 @ 8:30 PM

RA Info Session #5

Location Skandera P105

February 5th, 2026 @ 8 PM

Deadline to submit housing accommodations. 

Applicants who would like to submit housing accommodations should submit them via the Housing Accommodation Application here: https://www.pitzer.edu/offices/academic-support-services/requesting-housing-accommodations

Submitting or not submitting housing accommodations will not impact your consideration for the role. 

February 8th, 2026 @ 5 PM
Application Deadline
Interview Scheduling: When you submit your application, you will also sign up for an interview time through a Sign Up Genius link in the application. Please take note of your interview time.
February 8th, 2026 by 11:59PM PST
RA Individual InterviewsFebruary 23rd – 27th, 2026
Offer Letters Sent via EmailMarch 6th, 2026