2024-2025 Resident Advisor Selection
Thank you for your interest in applying for a Resident Advisor (RA) position at the University Village Apartments, Foundation Housing Service for Summer 2024 and/or the 2024-2025 academic year! To begin, please note that we are only able to accept RA applications from CPP students.
To help answer any questions about our RA positions or the process, we will be hosting four informational sessions to talk about the positions, the application, and interview process. The meetings will cover in-depth information about the RA positions as well as the application/selection process. The information sessions are not mandatory (but are encouraged) and are meant to give you the opportunity to come and ask any questions you may have. If you plan on attending an info meeting, it is recommended to attend before submitting your application as we will cover some “pro-tips” about your application.
Info Meeting Dates:
- Thursday, February 1st, 8:00-9:30pm (in-person at the University Village Recreation Center)
- Tuesday, February 6th, 8:00-9:30pm (Virtual meeting, Zoom ID: 909 620 1591)
- Friday, February 9th, 2:00-3:30pm (Virtual meeting, Zoom ID: 909 620 1591)
- Sunday, February 11th, 7:00-8:30pm (Virtual meeting, Zoom ID: 909 620 1591)
The online application will open around 10am on Monday, February 5th. Completed applications are due no later than 5pm on Wednesday, February 14th. No late applications will be accepted. In order to be considered as one of our applicants, you need to have submitted a complete application which consists of:
- Completed online application
- The application will include short answer writing prompts
- Note- You can review the short answer prompts prior to completing the application in the FAQ’s below
- Resume (will be attached to your online application as a PDF)
- A current photo of yourself (attached as a jpeg file). Since our process is entirely virtual, the photo will solely be used by our interviewers to identify candidates
Not all candidates will be invited to move forward in the process. After the application closes, our supervisor team will be reviewing all applications. Additionally, we will be completing a conduct check (to make sure you are in good conduct standing with the university), a grade check (to make sure you meet the minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA requirement), and a check to see if candidates have any outstanding financial charges with the University Village. Lastly, the candidate’s full application will be reviewed to determine if they will be invited to the next step (more information in FAQ’s below).
Decisions on who will be offered an interview will be sent out by February 22nd. Candidates who are invited to move forward in the process will then receive an email with a link to sign up for an interview time. Interviews will be held and will take place between approximately February 27th-March 22nd (specific interview dates/times will be finalized by the time the interview invites go out). Candidates will have the opportunity to sign up for an interview on Zoom or in-person.
Below you will find the job description for the RA position. We encourage you to read the job description should be fully read prior to completing the following application. Please note that the contract dates for the positions are still tentative. Also, as the University Village grows and adapts to our ever-changing student population, this sometimes warrants making changes to the student job description. RA’s are compensated with free housing and $325 a month in the form of a meal plan.
You will also find a list of frequently asked questions regarding applying to be an RA at the Village as well as responses. Should you have any additional questions or need clarification about a position or the process, please email Kyle Sirowy, Assistant Director for Leadership Development, at kjsirowy@cpp.edu.
Good luck!
Kyle Sirowy
Assistant Director for Leadership Development
Student Staff Selection Chair
Application Information
Student Leader Online Application- Available starting approximately 10am on Monday, February 5th.
Please click the link below to complete your online application. A complete application is due by 5:00pm on Wednesday, February 14th (with no exceptions for late submissions). As part of your online application you will be attaching your current resume so have it ready when you apply. Additionally, you will be asked to upload a current photo of yourself. The photo will solely be used internally to identify candidates as our process is entirely virtual. For non-CPP students, you will also need to attach a copy of your transcript showing your cumulative GPA. CPP students do not need to include this since we are able to verify you meet the GPA requirement in BroncoDirect
Position Description/Terms of Appointment
Summer Resident Advisor Position Description
Resident Advisor Position Description
FAQ Section
What positions are available?
Through our one online Student Leader application, applicants can apply for several options:
Compensation- Free housing and $325 monthly as a meal plan
Summer 2024 Resident Assistant (filling approximately 6-10 positions)
Compensation- Free housing and $325 monthly as a meal plan
2024-2025 Resident Advisor (filling 23 positions)
What does the application consist of?
On your application, you will be expected to provide some basic contact information, attach your resume as a PDF, attach a current photo of yourself, and complete a few short answer questions. For non-CPP students, you will also need to attach a copy of your transcript showing your cumulative GPA. CPP students do not need to include this since we are able to verify you meet the GPA requirement in BroncoDirect. To help you in preparing your application materials, we have included the short answer questions below:
- What do you hope to gain from this opportunity as a Resident Advisor?
- What skills, ideas, or talents would you bring to the Resident Advisor role?
- The University Village is a diverse community. How do you work to educate yourself about people who are different from you?
When are applications due?
Applications will open Monday, February 5th and must be received no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, February 14th. No exceptions will be made for late applications (5:01pm is late).
Are you hiring for any other positions other than Resident Advisor?
Yes! In addition to filling RA roles, we will also be filling positions as Summer Office Assistants for Summer 2024 and as members of our Community Development Team (CD Team) for the 2024-2025 academic year. We’ve included basic information for each position below. On your RA application, you will have the ability to mark if you are interested in receiving more information about either or both positions. Please note, marking interest on the application is not applying for these positions. Instead, we will provide your name and email to the staff members running these separate processes and they will reach out to you with more information.
Summer 2024 Office Assistant- Filling approximately 6-10 positions. Will work 20-35 hours a week at $16 an hour. Some basic tasks this role will complete are- apartment inspections, light cleaning, moving furniture, data entry, filing, and customer service.
2024-2025 Community Development (CD) team- Filling 7 positions. Will work 15-20 hours a week at $16 an hour. CD Team members will be responsible for the overall implementation of creating community through event planning focused on Inclusion & Diversity, Health & Wellness, Sustainability and fun for Village residents
What happens next after I apply?
Depending on the total number of applications received, it may take some time to process through them. Once we have processed your application, you will receive an email from Kyle Sirowy stating it has been received (it may take a few days).
Once the application has closed, we will be completing a conduct check through the University’s conduct system, Maxient, to see if each candidate has a conduct history. Additionally, we will be checking to see if there are any major outstanding financial charges the student owes the University Village. Candidates with major conduct histories and/or large outstanding balances will be cut from the process immediately. Lastly, we will verify that candidates meet the minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA requirement.
The next step will be that our supervisor team will be reviewing your application materials (resume, short answers) to make decisions on who we will be extending interview invites to. Decisions on who will be allowed to move forward in the process will be sent out no later than Thursday, February 22nd. All candidates will receive an email. This email will either be an invite to sign up for an interview or to let you know we aren’t able to have you move forward in the process.
Why are the position dates listed as subject to change?
As we know from the past few years, things are always subject to change. We are estimating what those dates might be based off the dates this current year. Finalized position dates are expected to be in place once position offers are made.
Do I have to be a Cal Poly student to apply?
Yes, given the nature of how the Resident Advisor positions are compensated, we are only able to have CPP students apply. With that said, since our Summer Office Assistant and Community Development Team positions are paid hourly, we are able to accept applications for those positions from non-CPP students.
How can I find out more information about any of the positions?
You will find on this page a position description for each of the RA positions. Our staff will also be hosting a few information sessions to answer any questions you may have and give candidates pro-tips on making their application stand out. The information sessions are not mandatory. Our staff will be available in person to answer any questions you may have. If you plan on attending an info meeting, it is recommended to attend before submitting your application as we will cover some “pro-tips” about your application. The days/times are listed below:
- Thursday, February 1st, 8:00-9:30pm (in-person at the University Village Recreation Center)
- Tuesday, February 6th, 8:00-9:30pm (Virtual meeting, Zoom ID: 909 620 1591)
- Friday, February 9th, 2:00-3:30pm (Virtual meeting, Zoom ID: 909 620 1591)
- Sunday, February 11th, 7:00-8:30pm (Virtual meeting, Zoom ID: 909 620 1591)
You can also email Kyle at kjsirowy@cpp.edu anytime to ask questions you may have about the positions or selection process.
Will receiving a Student Leader position affect my financial aid?
Possibly. Each individual may be in a different position so it is best to go and speak with the Financial Aid Office about your situation.
Do I need to have lived on campus (either in the dorms, Suites, or the Village) before, in order to get a position?
No. We are looking for students who are excited to grow and develop as a leader, work with our residents to build community, and have an impact on the lives of students. It is not a requirement to have experience living in student housing at CPP.
If I am a student leader at the Village, can I hold another campus job?
It depends. If the other campus position is paid through any other department other than the Foundation Enterprises, you can. If your other position is also run by the Foundation (Bookstore, Dining, etc.), you cannot hold that position and a position with the University Village
How will becoming a Student Leader at the Village benefit me?
Serving as a Student Leader at the Village provides tremendous personal and professional growth opportunities. Whether you have aspirations to work in Student Affairs in the future or not, you will find that many of the skills you develop as a Student Leader (teamwork, leadership, communication, conflict resolution, planning/organization, etc.) are transferrable skills and can be used in any and all future professions. Regardless of the position, students will get the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment and impact the lives of other students.