The page is laid out step by step for folks to follow through the application process. If you have any questions, please contact Ray FeDora, Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing, at raymond.fedora@cortland.edu or 607-753-2099.
Not only will you be able to develop your leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, but you will have memories and stories for a lifetime that you can use in a variety of interview settings. The RA position is a goldmine for answering future employers’ questions around how you worked on a time, how you handled difficult situations, and others.
Here are the tangible benefits you can expect:
First, you will want to ensure that you are eligible for the RA position at SUNY Cortland. In order to be eligible you must meet the follow criteria:
Next, you will be required to attend one of our RA Candidate Information sessions. You are only required to attend one so choose the one that best fits your schedule.
Finally, you need to complete your RA Application. The application can be found at jobs.cortland.edu. Click on “Student” and find the Resident Assistant (RA) to begin Spring 2024 application. Complete all parts of the application and submit.
Applications are due October 4, 2023. No late applications will be accepted.
We have an opportunity for applicants to be hired to begin work immediately. If you are interested in starting the RA position as early as October 1, please submit your application no later than September 13, 2023
After we have confirmed each candidate’s eligibility, we will be conducting individual interviews.
Each candidate will be contacted by one of our current Residence Hall Directors or Area Coordinators to sign up for an interview time. You will interview with one professional staff member and one current RA. Each interview should last approximately 45 minutes.
Expectations for Individual Interviews:
Scheduled for Friday, October 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Corey Union Exhibition Lounge, you can join other candidates in getting to know the professional staff that oversee our residence halls. Come prepared to engage informally with these professional staff members. The purpose is to give them a chance to meet candidates whom they did not interview and learn about you.
The event will have light refreshments and will start with a short icebreaker. However, if you cannot arrive promptly at 4:00 p.m., no worries! Come anytime before 5:00 p.m.
This event is OPTIONAL for candidates.
For those whom we are able to offer a job, you will receive an offer letter via your Cortland email account by Friday, November 17, which should include your building placement. Instructions will be included on how to complete the RA contract to accept your position.
While home for Thanksgiving Break, candidates who accept the RA position should plan to retrieve documentation necessary to complete I-9 paperwork. This includes a passport OR a driver’s license/state issued ID and an original social security card or birth certificate.
All new hires will be expected to attend the New RA Orientation session on Friday, December 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. At this session, we will:
August 28 |
Applications Go Live |
September 7, 6:00 p.m. in Corey 301-303 |
RA Info Session #1* |
September 12, 5:00 p.m. in Corey 301-303 |
RA Info Session #2* |
September 13 by 11:59 p.m |
RA Applications Due for Immediate Start |
September 15, 4:00 p.m. in Corey Fireplace Lounge (219) |
RA Info Session #3* |
September 18, 6:00 p.m. in Corey Fireplace Lounge (219) |
RA Info Session #4* |
September 27, 5:00 p.m. in Corey 301-303 |
RA Info Session #5* |
October 2, 4:00 p.m. in Corey Fireplace Lounge (219) |
RA Info Session #6* |
October 4 by 11:59 p.m. |
RA Applications Due |
For folks interested in immediate start: September 18-22 For folks interested in Spring 2024 start: October 10-27 |
Individual Interviews |
October 27, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m, Corey Fireplace Lounge (219) |
RHD Meet and Greet |
November 17 |
RA Offer Letters Go Out |
December 1 |
RA Contracts Due Back |
December 6, 5:00 p.m. in SLC 1104 |
New RA Orientation |
* RA Candidates only need to attend one RA Info Session.