Academic Requirements
At the time of application, the student leader must be at least a current 3rd class OR sophomore, have registered and completed of 12 completed semester hours as an undergraduate student OR pursuing 9 completed semester hours as a graduate student at State University of New York [SUNY] Maritime with GPA of 2.5. Upon offer and acceptance of position, RAs must earn minimum 12-16 credit hours per semester [UG level]/ 9 credit hours [GRAD level] unless prior approval otherwise is obtained from the Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life. RAs must also maintain a semester and cumulative 2.5 GPA. RA applicants must also be in good academic standing with Student Affairs and/or the Regiment of Cadets.
College Residence Life Experience
Prior on-campus living experience preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Applicants must show knowledge of the Regiment of Cadets and/or the Maritime residential community as well as College and Residential Life policies and procedures. Applicants must also have the following abilities: to communicate well in group and individual situations; to establish rapport with a wide variety of people; to design and implement experiences to meet specific established goals; and to quickly evaluate crisis situations and respond appropriately.
- Transfer students with on-campus housing experience may apply within first semester of living on campus at Maritime College.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 must be obtained at the conclusion of the semester immediately preceding the incumbents start of the RA position.
Pursuant to State University policy, SUNY Maritime College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.
RA duties do require some physical work that would include climbing stairs, walking to and from buildings, and possibly moving and/or lifting heavy items maintained by the Office of Housing & Residential Life. If you have any individual needs or accommodations that would restrict you from performing any part of the RA duties, please request your needs in writing to the Director of Housing and Residential Life before signing this agreement.
Exceptions to the eligibility requirements are rare. All pertaining departments will have input regarding exceptions.
