So, you are thinking of becoming an RA? Being an RA is a large commitment and one you should carefully consider. The position requires patience, dedication and the ability to push yourself further than you may have thought possible. As an RA, your biggest responsibility will be to create a sense of connectedness on your floor and within the residence hall. You will work on a team of other RAs and a full-time, professional Community Development Educator (CDE) and/or Assistant Community Development Educator (ACDE) to build that community. We believe that RAs occupy one of the premier leadership roles on the NYU campus and we carefully consider the leadership skills and potential of each candidate.
Many students generally think that RAs get “free housing and meals,” but that’s not really the case. Our staff members expend a lot of time and effort with students in their halls and genuinely earn what we offer them. We feel that what we expect of our student staff is a substantial responsibility; therefore, we offer a remuneration package that includes a “Housing/Dining Grant” which equals the cost of each semester’s staff housing and staff meal plan.
RAs, through their dedication, hard work and commitment to their fellow students, provide a significant contribution to the University. We’d like to invite you to apply to the Resident Assistant Leadership Institute (RALI), a six-session class that will introduce you to the RA position and help you further develop your leadership, communication and decision making skills.
For any questions, please contact us at ResEd.RA.Selection@nyu.edu.
