91视频

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Resident Assistant

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Resident Assistant! The application for the 2027-2028 academic year will open in October 5, 2026.

Image of RA staff and CD staff for the 2026-2027 academic year

Resident Assistants foster community, plan and facilitate programs, and enforce policies and procedures within the residence halls at 91视频. Resident Assistants are undergraduate students, and they report to and are directly supervised by Community Directors in the Office of Housing and Residential Life. It is our expectation that Resident Assistants maintain a high level of involvement in support of the Housing and Residential Life programming model and be an excellent social and academic role model for the residents on the floor. This is a leadership opportunity that provides a room in the residence hall and a meal plan. Resident Assistants are required to live in the residence hall in order to successfully fulfill the expectations of the position. 

For the full RA Job Description, please see the . 

RA Application Process Overview: 

The will open on Monday, October 5, 2026, and will close on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 5PM. Late applications will not be accepted. Please be mindful of the deadlines.    

Information Sessions:  

We will be hosting 3 information sessions for the RA role. 

  • Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, from 4-5PM in Campus Center 2550A 
  • Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, from 5-6PM via
  • Thursday, November 19th, 2026, from 6-7PM in Residence Hall East 157 (Fishbowl)  

Career Services Workshops: 

We will also be hosting Career Services Workshops to help prepare you for the application process, including resume building and interview tips! The dates of these are TBA. 

Interview & Selection Timeline for 2027-2028 Applicants (These dates are subject to change)  
 
STEP ONE: Apply Online  

  • This is the to apply for the RA position. Failure to complete this form on time will make you ineligible to continue in the process.  

STEP TWO: Online One-Way Interview (deadline: Monday, December 7, 2026, at 5PM)  

  • Once you have completed the online application, you will receive a link with instructions via email to complete the one-way online interview through the Willo software (no download needed).  

STEP THREE: Individual Interview (Invitation Only) - February 2027 

  • The final stage of the RA selection process is an individual interview with Housing and Residential Life staff member(s).  
  • Interviews will last approximately 30 minutes. You will be asked a set of questions and will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end.  
  • Attendance at this interview is mandatory.  
  • Casual attire is acceptable for the interview.  

Job Status Notification 

  • Offers will be made at the beginning of March 2027 via email.  
  • There are three possible options at this stage      
    • (1) an offer to become a Resident Assistant;   
    • (2) an offer to be an alternate for the RA position, or 
    • (3) no offer at this time.  
  • All letters, regardless of decision, will be available at the same time.  
  • If you would like to discuss your application and/or interview after the process is complete, you may contact Kaylee Drew, Community Director & Chairperson of RA Recruitment, at kaylee.drew@umb.edu to set up an appointment.   

 



Contact On-Campus Housing

Office of Housing and Residential Life
Residence Hall East, 1st Floor
240 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA 02125
Hours: M-F 9am-5pm
617.287.6011

housing@umb.edu