Applications and job descriptions are available for 2008-2009 Residence Hall Staff positions. Please click the links to the left for more information.

Program Assistant and Returning Hall Staff Applications
are due January 15, 2008 by 5pm to RSSB.

The deadline for New Hall Staff Applications has passed.
Applicants will receive an interview notification via email by Monday, January 21.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is hall staff?
We are excited that you are interested in Residential Living Hall Staff.  Hall staff is a academic year live-in position in the University residence halls, where you will help students transition into Cal, put on programs and events, and build communities, to name a few.  Joining hall staff is an opportunity to create change, positively impact the lives of students, transition them into UC Berkeley, and learn about yourself. 

The Office of Student Development: Residential Living is committed to creating positive residential communities through excellence in academic integration and personal development opportunities for students. Our department values the diversity of ethnicity, culture, gender, experience, age, politics, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability and academic pursuit. We are looking for individuals with a strong commitment to community living and to serving the needs of a diverse student population.

What do I get out of it?
Being on hall staff is a rewarding experience!  Some of the things you gain: leadership experience, working with a team, planning programs and events, conflict mediation skills, working on social justice issues in the residence halls, personal growth, building lifelong friendships, compensation of room and board for the academic year, and of course a warm fuzzy feeling that you are making an impact in someone's life!

What are the positions available?
The positions available for the 2008-2009 Academic Year are: Resident Assistant, Theme Program Advisor, and Apartment Assistant. For information on new Resident Assistant and Theme Program Advisor, click on "New Staff Applicants" on the left sidebar. For information on Apartment Assistant positions, click on the "Apartment Assist." on the left. The applications for these positions are due on December 3, 2007.

If you are a current hall staff member, your applications for returning positions or new PA positions are also available, by clicking on "Returning Hall Staff" link on the left. These applications are due on January 15, 2008.

You may also apply to the Open Pool for 2007-2008. Please click on "Open Pool Applicants" on the left for more information on what Open Pool is and how to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Who can apply?
We encourage anyone to apply!  The only requirements are that you:
Are a student in good standing with a 2.3 GPA minimum.
Have full time academic status during employment.
(Preferred, but not required) Lived in a residence hall or other group living experience.

What is it like being on hall staff?
The formal requirements of your job are listed in the job description of each position, available on the Quick Downloads page.  For more information from real-life hall staff members, attend our information sessions

I have more questions, where do I go for more information?
There are several places you can find out about hall staff.  Talk to a current hall staff member, read more detailed information on the pages at left, or email
selectionteam (at) lists (dot) berkeley (dot) edu.