Resident Assistant Selection-
2012-2013 Applications Now Available!!!!

Becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) at Lake Forest College is considered one of the premiere student leadership positions any student can hold during their time on campus!  RAs serve in a variety of roles, such as community builders, resources, emergency contacts and a variety of other roles.

What is a Resident Assistant?

A job description for the position can be found here.

RA Selection Timeline

Selection of our 2012-2013 academic year Resident Assistant staff is now complete.

What are the application requirements?
  • Full-time student status (currently and throughout employment period)
  • Both your Fall 2011 and cumulative G.P.A. must be at or above a 2.5 (throughout your application and employment)
  • A conduct record that is consistent with positive community living
  • The ability to fulfill an entire academic year commitment as an RA (Fall 2012 & Spring 2013)
Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is group process?  Group process is an opportunity for you to complete various tasks with others.  Candidates are evaluated on leadership and communication skills, team concepts and demeanor.  You will sign-up for either Session I or Session II (both occurring on February 18) when you turn in your RA application.
  • Are there any summer 2012 RA positions? Yes, we will have Resident Assistants on-campus for our summer students.  However, we are offering current RAs the opportunity to apply for a summer position.  In the event that we do not fill these positions with current staff, we will evaluate candidates who mark the “Summer Interest” section on their 2012-2013 application.
  • What if I only want to work in a specific buildings? We certainly recognize that where you live has an impact on your experience and that in some cases this can be a “deal maker” or “deal breaker” in terms of the position.  We find that the BEST candidates are those that want to be an RA for the experience, not for a specific building.  Our goal in Residence Life is to “build” equal team across campus that are representative of the needs, populations and interests of the communities for which an RA will be working in.  You will have an opportunity to “preference” buildings during Group Process.  Your preferences will offer our selection team additional insight into your likelihood for success!
  • What does training consist of? Fall training is an extensive introduction to the RA position.  Through thoughtful activities, opportunities and situations – we aim to cover all the basis of what you might experience in the position.  Additionally, training is the time that we focus on building our entire team, developing relationships with other staff members and identifying the tools necessary to building inclusive communities.  Winter training, while shorter, is an opportunity to “retreat” as a department and to develop a course of action for spring semester.

If you have additional questions about the RA application or selection process, or simply want more information on the position – please contact Douglas Eck, Associate Director of Residence Life for Training & Selection at Eck@lakeforest.edu or by visiting Rosemary House.