Join the Residential Life Team!
Application Opens December 4, 2024
Apply To Be a Student Leader for the 2025-2026 School Year
Residential Life is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive living environment where every student can flourish. Supported by our professional staff, we offer round-the-clock support and educational opportunities to create a transformative living experience.
Our Approach
Curricular Focus: Our program is designed with a curriculum-based approach. This framework ensures that students have a structured opportunity to learn and develop within their residential community.
Student Positions
- Resident Advisor (RA): These student leaders play a crucial role in building community, providing support, and fostering a positive residential experience in Summit & Forest Hall.
- Apartment Advisor (AA): These student leaders play a crucial role supporting residents within the apartment-style housing units in the Horizon Hall.
- Summer Resident Advisor (SRA): These student leaders play a crucial role supporting residents and conference attendees within Summit Hall.
Click on each job title for the respective job description!
Student Leader Position Breakdown
| Resident Advisor (Summit) | Resident Advisor (Forest) | Apartment Advisor (Horizon) | Summer Resident Advisor (Summit) | |
| Role Term | Academic Year | Academic Year | 12-month | Summer |
| Role Dates | August 2025 – June 2026 | August 2025 – June 2026 | August 2025 – August 2026 | June 2025-September 2025 |
| Role Length (months) | 10 months | 10 months | 12 months | 3 months |
| Student Leader Team | 10 RAs | 10 RAs | 5 AAs | 5 RAs |
| Hall Room Type | Bedrooms with private bathrooms | Multi-bedroom suites with shared sitting room bathroom | Multi-bedroom apartments with shared bathroom | Bedrooms with private bathrooms |
| Community Type | First-Year Experience | Second year & above housing | Returning student & Grad housing | Conference and Summer residents |
| RA/AA Room Type | Single bedroom with private bathrooms | Single bedroom in a shared unit | Single bedroom in a shared apartment | Single bedroom with private bathrooms |
Application Details
- Application Period: Mark your calendars! Application opens December 4, 2024.
- Deadline: Applications will be due January 21, 2025.
Student Information Sessions
Join us at our informational sessions to gain deeper insights into the roles and how to be a successful applicant. All Information Sessions take place in the Residential Village. To help you become a successful candidate, you are strongly encouraged to attend one of the following information sessions below to learn more about our positions. If you cannot attend any of the information sessions listed below, please contact Residential Life at uwbreslife@uw.edu for more information.
| Information Session #1 | Information Session #2 | Information Session #3 |
| December 5, 2024 at 7pm | January 7, 2025 at 7:30pm | January 15, 2025 at 7pm |
| Forest Hall | Summit Hall | Forest Hall |
What to Expect
During these info sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn about the Role: Understand the responsibilities and contributions of being a Resident Advisor.
- Explore The Residential Village: Discover the unique residential experience we offer.
- Compensation Package: Gain insights into the compensation and benefits associated with these positions.
- Hear from Current RAs: Listen to firsthand experiences from our current Resident Advisors about their journeys in this role.
We invite you to join us at these sessions and explore the enriching opportunities available within Residential Life. Take a step towards becoming a catalyst for positive change in our community!
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
For additional questions about the role or the process, email Assistant Director Dawn Albertson-Gass at uwbreslife@uw.edu.