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 only are required to attend one so choose the one that best fits your schedule.
Finally, you will want 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 Fall 2023 application. Complete all parts of the application and submit.
Applications are due February 10, 2023. No late applications will be accepted.
After we have confirmed each candidate’s eligibility, we will be conducting individual interviews. These will occur between February 15 and February 24.
Each candidate will be contacted by one of our current Residence Hall Directors to sing up for an interview time. You will interview with one RHD and two current RAs. Each interview should last about 30 – 45 minutes.
Expectations for Individual Interviews:
Scheduled for Friday, February 24 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 Residence Hall Directors that oversee our residence halls. Come prepared to engage informally with these professional staff members. The purpose is so they 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, which should include your building placement. Instructions will be included on how to complete the RA contract to accept your position.
All new hires will be expected to attend the New RA Orientation session on Wednesday, April 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At this session, we will:
January 20 |
Applications Go Live |
January 26, 6:00 p.m. in Corey 301-303 |
RA Info Session #1* |
January 31, 5:00 p.m. in Corey 301-303 |
RA Info Session #2* |
February 3, 4:00 p.m. in Corey 301-303 |
RA Info Session #3* |
February 6, 6:00 p.m. in Corey 301-303 |
RA Info Session #4* |
February 8, 5:00 p.m. in Corey 301-303 |
RA Info Session #5* |
February 10, 4:00 p.m. in Corey 301-303 |
RA Info Session #6* |
February 10 by 11:59 p.m. |
RA Applications Due |
February 15 – 24 |
Individual Interviews |
February 24, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
RHD Meet and Greet |
March 7 |
RA Offer Letters Go Out |
March 17 |
RA Contracts Due Back |
April 5, 6:00 p.m. in SLC 1104 |
New RA Orientation |
* RA Candidates only need to attend one RA Info Session.