ResLife New Student Staff Member Application

NOTE: You will need to complete this application in one sitting as there is no opportunity to save as you go and return to it. Please review it by scrolling down and then prepare your answers ahead of time in preparation for completing this application. You will need to mark "Yes" on the "Required Qualifications Acknowledgement" question to see the application.


Housing and Residence Life strives to provide a vibrant residential experience that promotes inclusiveness, learning, academic excellence, and meaningful relationships. We are looking for applicants who are serious about dedicating time and energy toward working to create a vibrant residential experience. These leadership opportunities are crucial to the success of students who live on campus and require a high degree of responsibility and commitment.


Please note that this is our general application and the application will provide you with an opportunity to indicate which position(s) you are interested in applying for.


The positions available for you to select from in the application:

  • Community Assistant (CA)
  • Peer Mediator (PM)
  • Resident Assistant (RA)
  • Residential Housing Association (RHA Executive Board)


Please only select the position(s) you would like to be considered for. Please make sure you read, understand, and agree to the details of each position description for each role you are interested in before applying.


Links you may want to review before starting your application:


In addition to the written responses you will provide in this application, you are expected to complete a recording of yourself responding to additional questions provided for each position you apply to. Follow-up email(s) will be sent with position-specific instructions per position. Please watch for those emails and save them to refer back to later.

Required Qualifications Acknowledgement*

You must be able to meet these Required Qualifications once employed by Housing and Residence Life:


  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Boise State University with a minimum of 12 credits (undergraduate) or 6 credits (graduate) taken on a semester basis throughout employment.
  • Must have a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5. Must have passed at least 12 units/credits the most recent semester prior to employment.
  • Must be in good conduct and financial standing with Housing & Residence Life and Boise State University.
  • Must be able to serve in the role for one academic year, including break periods (see position agreements for specific dates of employment).
  • Must be able to attend all training sessions throughout the academic year including summer and winter training sessions. Summer RA application status is a separate contract period- look for a separate posting.
  • RAs, CAs & RHA staff must be available on Wednesdays from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM for weekly staff meetings.
  • PMs will schedule their weekly meetings based on team schedules.
  • ALL positions must be available once a month for All Staff meetings, Wednesdays from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM.


I understand the Required Qualifications for these positions:

About You

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Important Note: You must use your Boise State email address for this application process.


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Please list the languages you speak and your fluency level for each (i.e., rudimentary, conversation, fluent, etc.).

What is your academic major? You may include minors or certificates, too.

I have been part of the Living Learning Program (LLP) as a student resident and/or as a student leader.

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At times we need to hire student staff mid-year as positions become available. Would you like to be considered for a mid-year hire?

Requirement Checks

The following questions require information form you related to a number of the requirements for the positions. Please be sure to answer them honestly.

Completing this application grants Housing and Residence Life permission to verify the candidate's semester and cumulative GPA, as well as the number of units/credits the candidate passed in the most recent semester.


As a reminder: To be eligible for a Residence Life student staff role, you must maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater throughout employment. You must also pass 12 undergraduate credits (or 6 graduate credits) or more in the semester prior to and throughout employment.


By entering your initials below, you acknowledge that you understand the academic requirements of the Residence Life student staff positions.

While employed, a Residence Life student staff member (i.e., Resident Assistant, Community Assistant, and RHA Executive Board) may undertake up to 15 hours of outside time commitments per week. Paid university employment may constitute no more than 10 of these weekly hours.


Outside time commitments can include, but are not limited to:

  • Paid employment (on or off campus)
  • Student organizations and leadership positions
  • Internships and practicum experiences
  • Volunteer opportunities


By entering your initials below, you acknowledge that you understand the time commitment expectations of the Residence Life student staff positions.

Conduct History*

All successful Residence Life student staff members must pass criminal background checks prior to being officially hired by Housing & Residence Life. A prior conviction and/or felony conviction could impact your ability to be employed. Failure to disclose a conviction and/or felony, no matter how small, will result in an offer being rescinded. Completing this application grants Housing and Residence Life permission to also verify the candidates' student conduct history.


Have you been found responsible for violating the Boise State University Student Code of Conduct or Housing & Residence Life Community Standards; or have a case pending?


Note: Answering "yes" to this question does not automatically disqualify someone from working for Housing and Residence Life.

Since you replied "Yes" to the above question, please describe the situation(s) where you were found responsible, the applicable sanctions, what you learned, and how your choices directly apply to serving as a Residence Life student staff member.

Law Violations*

Have you been found guilty of violating local, State, or Federal law?


Note: Answering "yes" to this question does not automatically disqualify someone from working for Housing and Residence Life.

Since you replied "Yes" to the above question, please describe the situation(s) where you were found guilty, the applicable sanctions/restrictions/requirements, what you learned, and how your choices directly apply to serving as a Residence Life student staff member.

Questions Related to All Positions

The questions below should be answered generally, especially if you have applied for more than one position.


Pro-Tip: Be specific with your responses and provide example to showcase unique information about you.

Please limit your response to 150 words or less.


How do you define leadership and where do you see your leadership style fitting within a team?

Please limit your response to 150 words or less.


Recall a time when you experienced conflict within a team or group. Explain how you navigated the conflict and continued to positively contribute to that team/group.

Please limit your response to 150 words or less.


Describe what an inclusive and welcoming community looks like for you. How do you see yourself contributing to that environment?

Position Interest

There are four positions you can be considered for by completing this application. You must select each position you are interested in below and then complete position-specific questions which will appear as you make your selections.


Only select the position(s) you would like to be considered for and make sure you have read, understood, and agreed to the details of each position description for each role you are interested in. (See link to the position descriptions above in the intro section.)


**Disclaimer -- you need to select a minimum of 1 position**

Please select which positions you are interested in below:

There are eight Living Learning Communities (LLCs) within Housing and Residence Life:


  • Adventure Idaho (AIC) in Sawtooth Hall
  • BroncoFit (BFit) in Keiser Hall
  • Business & Economics (COBE) in Selway Suites
  • Communication & Exploration (CEC) in Sawtooth Hall
  • Engineering & Innovation (EIC) in Morrison Hall
  • Health Professions (HPC) in Keiser Hall
  • Leadership & Engagement (LEC) in Taylor Hall
  • STEM-Education (STEM-Ed) in Taylor Hall


For more information about each community, see the LLP webpage, linked above in the intro section.


Please select all/any of the LLC communities you are open to working in as a Community Assistant. While it might be tempting to select only your top choice, you will have more options if you are open to other communities.

Please limit your response to 150 words or less.


Why are you interested in the Community Assistant (CA) role? What specific & unique skills would you bring to this position?

Please limit your response to 150 words or less.


Why are you interested in the Peer Mediator (PM) role? What specific & unique skills would you bring to this position?

Mediation Class Status*

It is a requirement for Peer Mediators to have completed a 40-hour basic mediation class prior to serving in this role.


Please indicate the status of meeting this requirement.


Note: Answering "no" to this question does not exclude you from applying; however, if selected as a PM you would need to complete this requirement prior to starting.

Early Start Date Acknowledgement for PMs*

The Peer Mediator (PM) position starts in mid-May 2023, which is earlier than many of the other student staff positions. PMs hired will work over the summer and through the school year.


Please indicate your acknowledgment of these expectations.

Please limit your response to 150 words or less.


Why are you interested in the Resident Assistant (RA) role? What specific & unique skills would you bring to this position?

HEP RA Interest*

Housing and Residence Life hosts a residential Migrant Education Program designed to assist farmworkers and their immediate family members in obtaining a high school equivalency certificate (or GED). This 8-10 week program is called the High School Equivalency Program (HEP). The student leader who assists this rotating group of students is called the HEP Resident Assistant and has slightly different position requirements.


Would you be interested in being considered for the HEP Resident Assistant position?


Note: Conversational fluency in Spanish is highly preferred for this position.

LLC RA Interest*

Housing and Residence Life also hosts a number of Living Learning Communities (LLCs) across campus which involve faculty living in the residence halls with students who are in a designated course. Student staff members in these communities have the opportunity to work alongside faculty members in creating a unique community that integrates classroom and on-campus living experiences.


Would you be interested in serving as an RA in an LLC?


Note: Housing and Residence Life also employs student staff members as Community Assistants (CAs) in the Living Learning Communities. If you are interested in the CA role, please ensure you have designated the CA position as one of your position choices. Please refer to the Housing and Residence Life Student Staff Selection page for further details about the CA position.

The RHA Executive Board has 6 very unique positions across the team. Below are the 5 member positions (minus President). Please indicate which position(s) you would be interested to work in based on your current review of the roles:


Note: RHA is NOT an RA role and does not have the same duties and roles on-campus**

Please limit your response to 200 words or less.


Why are you interested in the Residential Housing Association (RHA) Executive Board role? What specific and unique skills would you bring to any of these position(s)?


Note: Feel free to relate specifically to the specific positions within the RHA Board.

We are required to create a marketing sample for an RHA event to show us your creative ability while following branding guidelines.


You need to create a poster in whatever program you are comfortable with, but we highly recommend Canva as this is what we have our RHA account on and what the marketing coordinator uses.


The poster needs to meet the following requirements:

  • Size of 11x14
  • The page needs to have majority white space (so when printed we are saving on ink and we are meeting Boise State branding guidelines)
  • Use Boise State branded colors (Orange is #d64309 and blue is #0033a0)
  • Add one of these RHA graphics to the bottom corner (in this folder)


Event Details:

  • Spring Masquerade Ball on March 30th from 9:00pm-11:00pm in the Jordan Ballroom
  • The description provided by the programs coordinator “join RHA for a spring masquerade ball! Put on your finest dress, grab a mask, and head to the Jordan Ballroom for a night of dancing, food, and memories. There will be appetizers and desserts provided, a mocktail bar, a dance floor with a DJ, and a photo booth. RSVP on Engage.


***You can submit the Marketing Example now OR, if you skip it now, you will need to submit it at a later time prior to the application closing.***

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Final Submission

Housing and Residence Life will provide reasonable accommodations to candidates requiring specific needs in order to ensure every candidate can be successful. Candidates requiring accommodations are encouraged to speak with staff at the Educational Access Center, who will provide recommendations to the Student Staff Selection Committee.

We strongly suggest that you select the "Send me a copy of my responses" button below so that you have a record of your application in case there are any technical difficulties.

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