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Resident Advisors at Mines
What's it like to be a Resident Advisor at Mines?
Resident Advisors (RAs) are full-time students who live in the Residence Halls or Apartment Communities and are responsible for a particular floor/building of residents. They provide support, act as a resource for students, coordinate social and educational programs, and work with one another as a group to enforce community rules and university policies within the halls.
Mentor Resident Advisors (MRAs) are student staff members who have prior experience in the Resident Advisor role (returning RAs). Mentor Resident Advisors are full-time students hired to provide leadership and carry out the Residence Life mission on a part-time basis in our residential communities. MRAs specifically engage students in personal development while promoting an inclusive, safe, and academically conducive environment for students who live on campus. MRAs hold additional mentorship responsibilities for supporting new Resident Advisors during their first year in the position.
Khloe Kleinstuber
Allen Yim
All Resident Advisor positions have been filled for the 2023-2024 Academic Year.
New Resident Advisor Hiring
The 2024-2025 Applications open on Monday, November 13, 2023!
You can find the Resident Advisor Application in eRezLife, located in my.mines.edu.
After logging in with your Mines credentials, search for eRezLife in the top left search bar!
This application process is for new candidates who have been been in the Resident Advisor prior.
Resident Advisor Selection Timeline
2024 – 2025 Application Timeline:
Monday, November 13, 2023
Applications open for 2024 – 2025 Academic Year
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 11:59PM
Applications close for 2024 – 2025 Academic Year
January 22 – January 26, 2024
Interviews (by invitation only)
Week of February 19, 2024
Offer Letters sent to candidates
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Contract Signing Day
How do I apply?
1. Research the position
Review the resources on this page to determine if this opportunity sounds like it will be a good fit!
- Review the RA job description and application requirements prior to applying.
- Check out the video of current Resident Advisors describing the role and what it entails.
- Learn more about the Department of Residence Life by exploring this website!
- Talk with a current RA to learn more about their experience in the role!
2. mark your calendars
Review the application timeline and information session schedule listed above. Mark your calendars with these important dates!
NOTE: All candidates MUST attend one (1) Info Session to be eligible to apply to the Resident Advisor position. Make sure you plan ahead and make time in your schedule!
3. Attend an Info Session
All candidates MUST attend one (1) Info Session to be eligible to apply to the Resident Advisor position.
These sessions will provide an introduction to working within Residence Life, an overview of the Resident Advisor position and responsibilities, time commitment, compensation and benefits, application and interview process, and a Q+A!
If you’re interested in working in Apartment Communities and/or Signature Learning Communities, take note of the information sessions that specifically cover these communities!
4. Submit your application
Applications are due by Tuesday, January 9, at 11:59PM MST. The application is available in eRezLife, linked in your my.mines.edu account.
To complete the application, you will need:
- Time to complete the application. There are a variety of questions ensuring you have read the RA job description, understand the timeline of the process, and have provided your information.
- To attend 1 information session to continue your candidacy, which can be attended before or after your application is submitted.
5. monitor your email
After the application closes, the Selection and Recruitment Committee will review all candidates.
Candidates who are eligible to continue through the selection process will be sent an invitation via email for an interview. These invitations will prompt candidates to schedule their interview with the Residence Life team.
Candidates who are not eligible to continue through the selection process will be notified via email.
Questions?
Any questions regarding the recruitment, selection, and hiring process for the Resident Advisor position can be directed to the Recruitment & Selection Committee Chair.
RLC Jacqueline Garcia
Maple Hall, 101A
jrgarcia@mines.edu
Information Session Schedule
Information Sessions
Come learn more about the Resident Advisor Position!
All candidates MUST attend one (1) Info Session to be eligible to apply to the Resident Advisor position.
There are themed info sessions that cater to specific types of communities that Resident Advisors oversee (e.g., Apartment Communities and Signature Learning Communities). We recommend applicants attend these sessions if they have questions pertaining to those communities.
Info Session #1
Topic: New RA
Date: Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7:00PM
Location: Student Center – Ballroom B
Info Session #2
Topic: New RA
Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 9:00AM
Location: Alderson 368
Info Session #3
Topic: Signature Learning Community (SLC) & New RA
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 8:00PM
Location: Zoom (link here!)
Info Session #4
Topic: New RA
Date: Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:00PM
Location: Green Center 224
Info Session #5
Topic: New RA
Date: Monday, November 20, 2023 at 7:00PM
Location: Zoom (link here!)
Info Session #6
Topic: New RA
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 4:30PM
Location: Marquez 126
Info Session #7
Topic: Apartment Communities & New RA
Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 4:00PM
Location: Zoom (link here!)
Info Session #8
Topic: New RA
Date: Monday, January 8, 2024 at 4:00PM
Location: Zoom (link here!)
Info Session #9
Topic: New RA
Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 4:00PM
Location: Student Center – Ballroom B
Mentor Resident Advisor Hiring
The 2024-2025 Applications open on Monday, November 13, 2023!
You can find the Resident Advisor Application in eRezLife, located in my.mines.edu.
After logging in with your Mines credentials, search for eRezLife in the top left search bar!
This application is for students who have prior Resident Advisor experience at Mines and are looking to return to the department as a Mentor Resident Advisor. Students who have not been RAs before are not eligible to apply to the MRA position.
Mentor Resident Advisor Selection Timeline
2024 – 2025 Application Timeline:
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 6:00PM
Information Session (mandatory)
Location: Student Center – Ballroom B
Monday, November 13, 2023
Applications open for 2024 – 2025 Academic Year
Monday, January 1, 2024 at 11:59PM
Applications close for 2024 – 2025 Academic Year
Monday, January 8, 2024
Case Study Presentation
Week of February 19, 2024
Offer Letters sent to candidates
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Contract Signing Day
How do I apply?
1. Research the position
Review the resources on this page to determine if this opportunity sounds like it will be a good fit!
- Review the MRA job description and application requirements prior to applying.
- Talk with a current MRA to learn more about their experience in the role!
2. mark your calendars
Review the application timeline and information session schedule listed above. Mark your calendars with these important dates!
NOTE: All candidates MUST attend the MRA Info Session to be eligible to apply to the Mentor Resident Advisor position. Make sure you plan ahead and make time in your schedule!
3. Attend an Info Session
All candidates MUST attend one (1) Info Session to be eligible to apply to the Resident Advisor position.
These sessions will provide an introduction to working within Residence Life, an overview of the Resident Advisor position and responsibilities, time commitment, compensation and benefits, application and interview process, and a Q+A!
If you’re interested in working in Apartment Communities and/or Signature Learning Communities, take note of the information sessions that specifically cover these communities!
4. Submit your application
Applications are due by Monday, January 1, at 11:59PM MST. The application is available in eRezLife, linked in your my.mines.edu account.
To complete the application, you will need:
- Time to complete the application. There are a variety of questions ensuring you have read the MRA job description, understand the timeline of the process, and have provided your information.
- To attend 1 information session to continue your candidacy, which can be attended before or after your application is submitted.
5. monitor your email
After the application closes, the Selection and Recruitment Committee will review all candidates.
Candidates who are eligible to continue through the selection process will be sent an invitation via email for a case study presentation. These invitations will prompt candidates to schedule their presentation with the Residence Life team.
Candidates who are not eligible to continue through the selection process will be notified via email.
Questions?
Any questions regarding the recruitment, selection, and hiring process for the Resident Advisor position can be directed to the Recruitment & Selection Committee Chair.
RLC Jacqueline Garcia
Maple Hall, 101A
jrgarcia@mines.edu
Roles of Residence Life Staff
Residence Life Coordinators
Residence Life Coordinators are Master’s degree holding individuals who are directly responsible for managing multiple residential buildings, designing and implementing programs within halls, and overseeing the maintenance, housekeeping, safety and disciplinary standards within their residential communities.
Resident Advisors
Resident Advisors (RAs) are full-time students who live in the Residence Halls or Apartment Communities and are responsible for a particular floor/building of residents. They provide support, act as a resource for students, coordinate social and educational programs, and work with one another as a group to enforce community rules and university policies within the halls.