RA and RPM Information

An RPM serves as an important academic resource by providing tutoring, mentoring, and academic activities in their assigned residential building. We seek students who are passionate about academic success and passionate about helping their peers succeed.
To learn more about the position, view the position description online. 

RPM Application Information

• The application must be completed in one sitting. Please make sure your are prepared with your essay answers and your resume.
• One WVU Tech Academic Reference Required. This should be a faculty/staff member at Tech who can evaluate and comment on your academic ability.
• You will list your reference name and contact information as part of our application
• You must send your references the following link to complete: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ei0RZcShJ7rQ3hs 
• Resume Required. You will attach your resume as part of our application.
• 2 Short Essays Required (500 words or less)
• Please type both essay responses into one PDF to upload into the application.
• Essay 1: Why are you interested in the Residential Peer Mentor position? 
• Essay 2: What role does the RPM play in the WVU Tech Mission? How can an RPM live out our mission? Mission of WVU Tech: WVU Tech provides an accessible and supportive environment in which students are guided to be active and contributing members of society by fostering intellectual and personal growth through comprehensive educational experiences.

Selection Timeline

• Mon. March 6: Online Application available and Reference Form Available
  
• Mon. April 3, 5pm: Applications and References Due
• April 12-13: Individual Interviews

The application submission period for 2023-2024 has ended. 

RAs are vital members of the Student Life staff.  Each community has an RA to ensure we create positive, healthy communities where students can live, learn, and grow.  RA selection is an in-depth process to ensure we hire the best RAs we can; through our selection process, we aim to hire students who will commit themselves to their communities, to their residents, and to our University. 

Please view our RA position description online to learn more about the position. 

RA Application Information

• The application must be completed in one sitting. Please make sure your are prepared with your essay answers and your resume.
• Two References Required
• You will list your reference name and contact information as part of our application
• Resume Required. You will attach your resume as part of our application.
• 2 Short Essays Required (500 words or less)
• Please type both essay responses into one PDF to upload into the application.
• Essay 1: Why are you interested in being an RA?
• Essay 2: What role does the RA play in the WVU Tech Mission? How can an RA live out our mission? Mission of WVU Tech: WVU Tech provides an accessible and supportive environment in which students are guided to be active and contributing members of society by fostering intellectual and personal growth through comprehensive educational experiences.

• Mon. Jan. 30: Online Application Available and Reference Form Available
• Tues. Jan. 31, 1pm: Informational Session. Benedum Center Blue Room
• Mon. Feb. 27, 5pm: Applications and References Due
• Mon. March 6, 8 - 9:30pm: RA Group Interview Process. Benedum Center Lower Level
• March 20 - 23: Individual Interviews