Interested in The RA Position?

The Resident Assistant (RA) position is a premiere leadership position within the Office of Residence Life. The main function of the RA is to build relationships with residents in an effort to provide individualized support, campus resource information, and academic encouragement. The goal of the RA is to ensure that Marquette feels like home for residential students by building community within their respective wing or floor.

The ideal RA candidate is a current student who has community living experience, a minimum 2.50 GPA, and a desire to make an impact on the lives of his/her peers. Quality candidates will have a commitment to personal integrity, serving members of their peer group, and engaging in personal development.

To learn more, check out the following links about the RA position.

• RA position description
• RA position FAQs

If you have additional questions regarding the RA position, please contact your Residence Hall Director.

Note that the RA position could have an impact on your financial aid package. We encourage you to contact Marquette Central to discuss your specific aid package by either calling (414) 288-4000 or emailing marquettecentral@marquette.edu.

 

Resident Assistant (RA) 2025-2026 Application Process

Follow the steps below to successfully complete your application:

Complete the Handshake Application - Located on the Office of Residence Life Handshake page. You will need to complete the Qualtrics questionnaire linked on Handshake job posting. You will need a completed résumé You will need a complete RA essay. The template for the essay, including questions, is available here: 2025-2026 RA Essay Template

Schedule and attend an interview After the application closes, you will receive a message from a member of the Office of Residence Life Selection Committee outlining how to sign up for an interview. All interviews will be held at Carpenter Tower on Marquette's campus, in the Student Suite which is located on the first floor, directly to the right as you enter the building. Interviews for the 2025-2026 RA positions will take place between Monday, February 10th and Friday, February 14th 2025.

Throughout this process, please use this document to access resources, learn about the topics discussed in the application and interview, and access campus resources for support - Office of Residence Life Resource Guide on Applications, Interviews, and Recommendations.

If you have additional questions regarding the RA position, please contact your Residence Hall Director.

 

New Employee Paperwork

If you have not worked for Marquette in the past calendar year, you will need to complete the I-9 form and have original documents to verify your eligibility for employment. Use the Student Employment Services website for more information on what forms are acceptable.