2026-2027 Resident Assistant Application

2026-2027 New Resident Assistant Application

Thank you for your interest in the Resident Assistant position for the 2026-2027 academic year! Please see the check-list below to review all required materials. Some will need to be submitted with this online application. Your application will not be considered complete if anything is missing.

Resume that includes:
- Educational Background
- Co-Curricular Involvement
- Work Experience
- Special Skills/Qualifications
Completed RA Application
- References (at least two, no more than three)
- At least one of your two required references must be someone currently affiliated with GMercyU in a professional capacity (e.g., Resident Assistant, supervisor, coach, professor, etc.).

All materials are due no later than Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:00pm. Once your application is submitted, it will be sent directly to our office via e-mail.

Please note the following dates and required activities in the RA application process:

Group Process	February 1, 2026
New Candidate Interviews	Week of February 2, 2026
Decision Letters Sent via Email*	February 23, 2026
New Candidate Agreements/Contracts Due*	February 27, 2026
2026-2027 All-Staff Meeting*	April 19, 2026

*Dates and times subject to change.

Pause & Plan Ahead!

Please take note of the essay questions that are listed in the application. We encourage you to take your time and prepare thoughtful responses. You will be able to save the application once you begin, and continue your work at a later time.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Residence Life at reslife@gmercyu.edu.

Looking for some resume help or tips? Connect with Career Development through their booking link, or email cd@gmercyu.edu, if you need any assistance with resume review, preparing your application materials, or practicing for your interview.

This application marks your first step in a multi-step application and selection process! This online application and your resume are due by Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Applicant Name:*

First NameLast Name
GMercyU Email Address*
example@gmercyu.edu
Cell Phone Number*
ex. (215) 646 7300
Major*
Anticipated Graduation Date*
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Current Residence Hall (If Applicable)
Current Residence Hall Room Number (If Applicable)
Ex. 146
Including this semester, how many semesters have you lived on campus?*
Upload Resume*

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Interests and Activities
Do you plan to have pre-student teaching, student teaching, clinical, internships, or participate in any other academic-related commitments during the period of time for which you are seeking employment? If yes, please list time commitments. *
Please list any extracurricular activities and the expected time commitment for each activity you are planning to participate in during the 2026-2027 academic year. Include membership in social clubs, athletic teams, educational and professional organizations, and any other relevant extracurricular activities. *

Application Questions

Please provide a detailed response (about 200-250 words) to the following questions:
Please explain why you are interested in becoming an RA. Describe the qualities and skills you possess that make you a good fit for the position, and identify skills you look forward to learning or enhancing through the position. *

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What does Mercy mean to you, and how would you apply it in the RA position?*

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How have your experiences at GMercyU shaped your understanding of our Core Values? *

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The RA position is an essential leadership position on campus. How would you describe yourself as a leader? Describe how would you apply your leadership experience to this position.*

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What does your ideal residence hall community look like to you? What are some challenges that you may face in developing this community? How would you work to overcome them?*

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How might you initiate meaningful interactions between individual residents and the greater GMercyU community?*

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What is a current social justice issue you are passionate about and how would you bring advocacy to this issue as an RA?*

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Describe a time where you experienced a conflict or failure that required you to be resilient. What steps did you need to take to bounce back, and how might that experience apply to being a Resident Assistant?*

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References

Two references are required, a third reference is optional. At least one of your two required references must be someone currently affiliated with GMercyU in a professional capacity (e.g., Resident Assistant, coach, professor, etc.). References must be able to vouch for your skills, qualifications, work ethic, and overall character to Residence Life professional staff.
Reference 1 Name / Title*

Full NameTitle
Reference 1 Email*
example@example.com
Reference 1 Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Nature of relationship with reference 1 (Current Resident Assistant, Coach, Professor, etc.)*
Reference 2 Name / Title*

Full NameTitle
Reference 2 Email*
example@example.com
Reference 2 Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Nature of relationship with reference 2 (Current Resident Assistant, Coach, Professor, etc.)*
Reference 3 Name / Title

Full NameTitle
Reference 3 Email
example@example.com
Reference 3 Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Nature of relationship with reference 3 (Current Resident Assistant, Coach, Professor, etc)

Affirmation

*Please note that Resident Assistants are selected and placed in locations that best meet the needs of the campus. Each candidate's unique skills and talents are balanced against the needs of each residence area to best determine placement. By submitting this application you are applying for a general position, not a specific location on campus.
I, the undersigned, affirm that, to the best of my knowledge, all of the information provided as a part of this employment application is truthful and accurate. I understand that my academic and judicial records will be checked to verify I am in good standing with the University and eligible for consideration of this position.
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