Resident Advisors (RA) are student leaders who live in each living area and help create a welcoming and supportive community. RAs help residents feel at home, succeed during their time on campus, and grow in faith within each residential community.
What RAs Do:
- Build Community: Plan events, activities, and small gatherings to connect residents.
- Support Students: Be available to talk, listen, and guide peers through challenges.
- Provide Resources: Point students toward campus services, opportunities, and support systems.
- Promote Safety: Help maintain a positive and safe living environment in the residence halls.
- Encourage Responsibility: Empower residents to follow campus policies, address issues when they arise, and report concerns to Residence Life professional staff when necessary.
- Lead by Example: Motivate others to grow in faith, academics, and personal development by modeling Christ-centered leadership.
Your RA is your first point of contact when it comes to living on campus. Whether
you have questions about policies, need help resolving a roommate conflict, or just
want to know what’s
happening in your community, your RA is there to help YOU. They’re trained to connect
you with resources, support you in your journey, and make sure you feel at home at
CBU.
Looking for a way to get more involved on campus, grow in leadership, and make a real impact on your community? Becoming a Resident Advisor (RA) is one of the best opportunities CBU has to offer when it comes to growing in leadership.
As an RA, you’ll:
- Build strong relationships and help foster authentic community in your living area.
- Develop transferable skills like leadership, time management, and communication.
- Live out your faith by encouraging and supporting your peers in an active living-learning environment.
Perks of Being an RA at CBU:
- Housing Discount (Rates subject to change)
- Hourly pay with flexible hours
- Regular training and mentorship from Residence Life professional staff.
- Gain experience hosting and developing some of CBU’s biggest residential events
- Strengthen both hard and soft skills including faith, leadership, organization, professional intelligence, confidence, and more.
- Meet new people, build lasting friendships, and expand your network.
Being an RA is more than a job—it’s a chance to grow as a leader, live with purpose, and make a difference in the lives of your peers.
Ready to take the next step and join CBU’s Rezlife team? Applying to be a Resident Advisor is simple!
Student Leadership Applications typically open in December, keep an eye on your Lancermail for updates on when the applications are available.
To apply you’ll need to Log in to InsideCBU
- Navigate to Life@CBU in the left-hand menu.
- Click Student Leadership > Student Leadership Application.
- Complete and submit your application by the posted deadline.
Start your application early! This gives you time to thoughtfully answer the questions and prepare for the interview process.