26-27 PLNU RA Application

RA Application

For 2026-2027 Academic Year and/or Summer 2026
Name*

First NameLast Name
Student ID Number*
Phone Number*
PLNU email address (no personal email addresses)*
Pleas double-check your spelling.
My major is:*
Gender (Housing at PLNU is organized and structured in a binary manner in all hall or unit settings)*
Age (All applicants must be between the ages of 18-22 at the start of the Fall 2025 semester due to PLNU housing policy)*

I am currently a:*
Are you currently living on campus? (Your residential status will not impact our consideration of you for the RA role)*
Which PLNU residential building do you currently live in (if any)?*
Are you studying abroad for Spring 2026 semester? *

Where are you studying abroad?*

Are you applying to be an RA during the 2026-2027 academic year?*

Commitments for the Next Year
Please indicate other significant commitments you foresee for next year and the time constraints involved: (List the activity and the amount of time per week)

Cohort Preference
Please rank the cohort you would prefer to work with from one to four by clicking and dragging (one being the cohort you want the most, and four being the cohort you want the least).*

Are you applying to be an RA for Summer 2026?*

Summer Commitments
Please indicate other significant commitments you foresee during the Summer of 2026 and the time constraints involved: (List the activity and the amount of time per week)

Are you a returning RA? (You have previously been an RA or are currently an RA)*

Returner RA Applicants
Please answer the questions below on a separate word document and limit your total word count to 250 or less per question. Please only submit as PDF, save it, then attach it in the space provided below.

1. Looking at the job description and reflecting on your past year as an RA, why do you want to return for another year?

2. Tell us why you want to work with your preferred cohort. How would you help meet the needs of this cohort?

3. What are some of the potential challenges you see in returning for another year as an RA and how would you address them?

4. As you reflect on this last year as an RA, what is an area in your life that you have been encouraged and/or challenged to grow holistically?

5. What is an area of campus you feel ResLife needs to be more intentional about including in our “inclusive christian community”? How can ResLife as a whole better contribute towards this inclusion?
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I understand that there are multiple rounds in the interview process and that cuts are made after each round. I understand that returning RA applicants have an individual interview, if invited, which includes preparing and presenting a short micro-presentation to a panel of Resident Directors based on a prompt and guidelines that will be provided ahead of time.*

Yes, I understand.

New RA Applicants
Please answer the questions below on a separate word document and limit your total word count to 250 or less per question. Please only submit as a PDF, save it, then attach it in the space provided below.

Part 1: Introductory Questions:
1. What draws you to the RA position? Please explain.
2. Please describe an experience that you have had that has been instrumental to your growth as a person. How did this experience support or challenge your growth?
3. Given the wide variety of student identities that are present at PLNU, what is a current student population you need to learn more about and engage on our campus community?
4. Our community is rooted in Christian values such as hospitality, empathy, and inclusivity, and we welcome people from all backgrounds. Can you share how your personal values or worldview align with and would contribute to this kind of community?

Part 2: Personal Reflection:
As a part of the RA application process, we would love to get to know you better! This next exercise is intended to provide us with more insight into who you are and what you value. The content of your answers/the values you choose will not affect your application status. (It is, however, required for you to participate in this exercise for your application to be considered complete.)

Set aside 15 minutes to engage with Brené Brown’s Values exercise and reflect. To access the values list, right click on this link and open in a new tab. Pick two values that deeply resonate with you. You can start by circling 15, then narrow it down to 10, then 5, then down 2. Resist holding on to words that resemble something that you’ve been coached to be, words that have never felt true for you. We want to clarify that there is no “right” answer and we consider all the values listed important. Please reflect on these questions: Which two values did you pick? What about these two values stands out/is important to you?
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I understand that there are multiple rounds in the interview process and that cuts are made after each round. I understand that new RA applicants go through a group process round, if invited, and then an individual interview round, if invited.*

Yes, I understand.

Experience
List up to three significant/relevant leadership positions and/or involvements that you have had in the last few years, if any. If none, type N/A:
List up to three other volunteer experiences that you would like us to know about. If none, type N/A:
Please list up to three paid work experiences. Please include Employer, Start/End Dates, and Responsibilities. (You will have the option to attach a resume at the very end of this application.)

References

Please list up to three of your references. (References cannot include family, students, or Residential Life staff.) If none, type N/A:
Reference #1
Reference #2
Reference #3

Acknowledgements
I understand that Residential Life will review my student development, academic, and student conduct records.*

Yes, I understand.
I am currently enrolled in PLNU classes and will be enrolled as a full-time student for the entire 26/27 academic year.*

Yes, I acknowledge.
I acknowledge that I am the one who completed this application. All of the information and statements are true and I have reviewed the required dates and the job description.*

Yes, I acknowledge.
I understand that all correspondence regarding RA Selection will come to the PLNU email I provided above, and I have double-checked that there are no errors in my email address above.*

Yes, I understand.
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RA Application

Commitments for the Next Year

Cohort Preference

Summer Commitments

Returner RA Applicants

New RA Applicants

Experience

References

Acknowledgements