Resident Advisors

The Resident Advisor (RA) is responsible for student support services, safety and security, peer advising, policy implementation, crisis intervention, conflict mediation, community development, and administrative procedures. The RAs adhere to, implement, and uphold policies and the I-House Resident Handbook. The Resident Advisor serves as a resource to residents, promotes the values and mission of the International House, and encourages personal, social, and academic development of our residents.

If you are interested in applying to be an RA, applications open in November and close in January.

Meet our Summer 2026 Resident Advisors!

2025 RAs

Resident Advisors

Become a Resident Advisor for I-House Berkeley

Eligibility

This is a full academic year position, Summer – Spring semester. RAs are required to have registered status at UC Berkeley except when accepting RA employment during the summer term and if they are registered during the prior spring semester. They may not be registered during the spring semester if they graduated the prior fall semester.

Registered undergraduate or graduate student possessing a minimum 2.300 cumulative GPA and in good standing with the University at the time of application and throughout the period of employment. Please note that GPA does not round up. Having a GPA of 2.299 or below will make you ineligible for the position.

Full-time academic status (minimum 12-13 units per semester) during period of employment. Exceptions must have prior approval.

RA job is a 49% per week position. In this position, RAs are required to work an average of 19.5 hours per week.

Timeline

Timeline for 2026-27 Academic Year applicants:

Info session: December 1, 2025 | Register Here!

Application Opens: December 1, 2025

Application Due:  January 12, 2026 

Application Guidelines

Apply via Handshake here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10514586

Selection Process

Phase 1: Review committee will evaluate all applications.

Phase 2: Successful candidates will be invited for a series of interviews (in-person or virtual).

Phase 3: Offers will be sent out to a final list of candidates.