'26-'27 RA and SRA Application

RA Application
On behalf of the entire Residence Life team, thank you so much for taking the time to complete this application. We are humbled and honored that you are applying for a Resident Advisor position here at Anderson University. This will not be an easy process and many applicants may not be offerred a position. The RA position has become one of the most competetive and sought after student leader positions at AU.

Through this application process, you will be pushed to think on a deeper level and challenged to consider others before yourself. Though this may not be easy, trust that it will be worth it. Whether you end up being selected for a position or not, I hope you can walk away from this application process knowing a little more about yourself and a lot more about Jesus.

Good luck, we are all cheering for you!

The Office of Residence Life
First Time Resident Advisor (RA)Returning Resident Advisor (Returning RA)Senior Resident Advisor (SRA)

General Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Student ID Number*
i.e. 000128640
AU Email Address*
abarrett102@andersonuniversity.edu
MaleFemale
Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Summer Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Small (S)Medium (M)Large (L)Extra Large (XL)Extra Extra Large (2XL)3XLOther
Please attach a resume outlining your personal qualifications and experience. Please make sure that your first and last name is included in the name of the document. We highly recommend uploading a pdf document as opposed to any other format.*

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If you need help with creating your resume, we recommend contacting the Center for Career Development. The Anderson University Center for Career Development (CCD) is located at the bottom floor of the Student Center Building, next to the AVI Office. They are staffed from 9:00am - 4:00pm and prefer that you make an appoitment when possible.

CCD's mission is to educate and encourage students and alumni towards excellence in professional development that allows them to optimize their knowledge and skills toward the development of their God-given potential.

Through collaborative practices in self-assessments, workshops, presentations, career fairs, and networking events, CCD connects students with employment opportunities to explore career paths and develop contemporary career readiness competencies.

CCD offers one on one consultation for students seeking assistance with their resume and interview skills.
SophomoreJuniorSenior
What is your major?*
What is your anticipated graduation date?*
What is your current cumulative GPA?*
i.e. 3.75
YesNo
Please describe your conflict with attending Fall RA Training. Who can we reach out to regarding this conflict (name and contact)?*
YesNo
Please list out the leadership positions you have applied for, plan to apply for, or have been hired for. *
YesNo
Please list out the job(s) and the number of hours you plan to work a week. *
i.e. Publix Cashier - 10 hours a week
YesNo
Please specify what activities you plan to participate in and the amount of hours you plan to be involved per week. *
i.e. club frisbee - 2 hours a week
Please upload a picture of yourself. This picture should only be of you and clearly show your face.*

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First Time RA Application
1. Why are you interested in and excited about the RA position?*
2. What do you anticipate will be the most difficult about the RA position?*
3. Tell us about your faith journey and how you plan to implement faith into the RA role?
4. What three qualities do you believe distinguish a good RA from a great RA?
5. In your own words, what are the meanings of the terms diversity and inclusion? Also, why or why aren't they important to the work of an RA?
6. What strengths do you have that will equip you to effectively build community with your residents?
7. What weaknesses do you have that would create challenges in building community with your residents?
Returning RA Application
Please explain why you are applying to be an RA again, and how you envision yourself continuing to serve meaningfully in this role.*
How do you hope to grow and what do you hope to learn in being an RA again?*
How have you cultivated deep and meaningful relationships with the residents on your assigned hall/floor? Why do you think this is important? *
How are you actively engaging in your Christian faith? How has the RA position contributed to that?*
What did you discover are some of your top strengths, and therefore key successes in the RA role this year?*
What have you struggled with as an RA this year that you want to improve on?*
How will you overcome burnout if you come back for another year as an RA?*
SRA Application
How has the RA experience impacted your decision to consider the SRA position? What specific skills and strengths will you bring to the SRA role?*
What do you see as the most important aspects of the SRA role?*
In what ways do you see yourself supporting your RD and fellow RAs as an SRA? *
What are some specific ways you would be a catalyst for community among your RA staff as well as your living area?*
How have you cultivated deep and meaningful relationships with the residents on your assigned hall/floor in the past? Why do you think this is important? *
(Only answer this question if reapplying for the SRA role). What do you feel like were your biggest strengths as an SRA this year and what were your biggest struggles as an SRA this year.

Please sign below signifying that the information in this application is true and accurate to the best of your ability. *
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RA Application

General Information

First Time RA Application

Returning RA Application

SRA Application