Resident Assistant (RA) Hiring

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Apply To Be a Resident Assistant

The Department of Housing and Dining Services is hiring resident assistants for the 2027-2028 academic year.

RAs receive free room and board, a free meal plan and gain great leadership experience that is applicable to a variety of post-college careers. The main responsibilities of the position are to serve residents, help foster a welcoming community environment, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

The first step toward becoming an RA is to learn more about the position by attending one of our one-hour info sessions:

  • 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 9 | Tallgrass Ballroom, Kramer
  • 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 | Classroom 134, Derby
  • 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 | Tallgrass Ballroom, Kramer
  • 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 | Classroom 134, Derby
  • 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 | Tallgrass Ballroom, Kramer
  • 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 | East PARC, Jardine Tower
  • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 | Classroom 134, Derby
  • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 | Tallgrass Ballroom, Kramer
  • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 | Classroom 134, Derby
  • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 | Tallgrass Ballroom, Kramer
  • 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 | Classroom 134, Derby
  • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 | Tallgrass Ballroom, Kramer

You will receive information on how to apply at the info sessions. Applications will close at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 18.

The Process

Next, students will participate in an on-campus leadership workshop during the fall semester. The workshop will cover a variety of topics to help you learn about yourself and the RA position; topics may vary each year. Students must successfully complete the workshop to be offered an interview.

The interview process will take place over the first week of the 2027 Spring Semester. Interviews will consist of two 30-minute interviews with a combination of senior staff members and current resident assistants.

Individuals must have a 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA and have at least one semester of on-campus living experience prior to beginning the RA position.

Contact HDSHiring@ksu.edu for any questions. We hope you'll consider joining our team and becoming a positive mentor in the lives of on-campus residents!

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Department of Housing and Dining Services
Kansas State University
104 Pittman Building
1531 Mid Campus Dr. North
Manhattan, KS 66506

Map

785-532-6453
888-568-5027 toll free

785-532-6855 fax
housing@k-state.edu