Residential Life Student Employment

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Resident Assistant at Iona University! Below you will find information about the Resident Assistant Recruitment Process for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Requirements

• Current full-time student;
• Will have sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student status for 2025-2026;
• Minimum 2.75 cumulative G.P.A;
• Be in good judicial standing.

Information Sessions

All candidates must attend one information session to complete the application.

• October 22, 12:15-1 p.m., Romita Auditorium
• October 28, 4-5 p.m., North Hall 6th floor Lounge
• October 30, 12:15-1:30 p.m., McGrath
• November 4, 7-8 p.m., Loftus 1st floor Lounge
• November 5, 12:15-1 p.m., McGrath
• November 13, 4-5 p.m., Rica Ground Floor Lounge
• November 18, 6-7 p.m., Romita Auditorium
• November 21, 12:15-1 p.m., East Hall 2nd Floor Lounge
• December 4, 3-4 p.m., Romita Auditorium
• December 10, 11 a.m-Noon, (Virtual Meeting: 12/10)
• January 7, 11 a.m.-Noon, (Virtual Meeting: 1/7)
• January 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m., McGrath

Application packets will be emailed following the information session.

Apply Now to be a Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant Selection Process Timeline

• Sunday,, January 19, 2025 – Submit your Application form online
• Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Group Process interviews held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 
• Wednesday, February 18–Friday, February 20, 2025 – Individual interviews will be scheduled for 30-minute blocks between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
• Monday, February 25–Tuesday, February 26, 2025 – Second round interviews with assistant director Rebecca Gonzalez will be scheduled for 30-minute blocks between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
• Monday, March 3, 2025 - Decision letters will be emailed 

Questions regarding the Resident Assistant application process or if you are studying abroad for the Spring 2024 semester, please contact assistant director Rebecca Gonzalez at rgonzalez@iona.edu.

Act as a liaison between students, visitors, guests and staff. Take the opportunity to meet new people, gain work experience and develop leadership skills.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the safety and security of all students in the residence halls;
• Sorting and distributing mail and packages for our residential community;
• Providing high quality customer service to students and guests.

For questions regarding the front desk attendant position, please contact the Office of Residential Life at residentiallife@iona.edu or (914) 633-2336.