Leadership Opportunities in Residence Life

There are dozens of ways to get involved on the St. Olaf campus. One of the best and easiest ways to connect with other students is to be active in the community where you live. Whether you're learning leadership skills or working to improve the resources at our front desks, these opportunities in Residence Life may appeal to you.


2012-2013 RA and JC Applications

We are currently accepting applications for New (JC, RA) and Returning (SRA, SHC) Student Staff positions for the 2012-2013 school year! If you are interested, please contact your Area Coordinator to learn more about the available positions. Informational Sessions will be held soon, with locations and times still TBD.

Applications for all positions are online and can be accessed via this link.

Reference forms for all positions can be accessed via this link.

Information regarding position descriptions can be found at the bottom of this page.

Applications for Returning Staff are due by Wednesday, February 22nd

Applications for New Staff are due by February 24th for New Staff.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Jim Love via email, phone (x3011) or by stopping in Tomson 148


2012-2013 Buidling Assistant and Hall Receptionist Applications

We are begninning the hiring process for Building Assistant and Hall Receptionist positions! Building Assistant and Hall Receptionist applications are due by 5pm Tuesday, April 24th.

For Building Assistants:

If you apply to be a BA, you will automatically be considered for a Hall Receptionist position if you are not offered a BA job, so you only need to fill out a BA application. Interviews will take place April 25th or 26th.

Position Descriptions can be found here.

Applications are on line and can accessed here.

For Hall Receptionists:

If you are currently a Hall Receptionist, you MUST re-apply to have a job for 2012-2013. Interviews will take place in each hall the week of April 30th. Your Area Coordinator will contact you about interview times and locations.

Position Descriptions can be found here.

Applications are online and can be accessed here.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Jim Love via email, phone (x3011) or by stopping in Tomson 148.


Student Staff Positions

Junior Counselor - Third-year students who work in pairs to build community in first-year residence halls.

Resident Assistants - Third- or fourth-year students who build community in upper-class residence halls.


Returning Staff Positions 

Senior Resident Assistants - Fourth-year returning staff members who play a leadership role in their hall.

Student Hall Coordinators - Fourth-year returning staff members who advise and counsel a Hall Council and student staff.


Professional Staff- The Residence Life professional staff members work full-time to manage on-campus housing at St. Olaf.