Developing a community spirit and making sure that students settle in well to university life is our priority. As a result, in 2012, we recruited Residential Assistants (RAs) from the student body in the village who acted as liaisons between students and Corrib Village management. This initiative was a resounding success and will be continued in the academic year 2013/14. Responsibilities of RAs include guiding and mentoring students, as well as assisting with the organisation of activities throughout the year, from movie nights to soccer tournaments, pamper evenings and much more. Take a sneak peek at what has been organised for this term alone by downloading our 2nd Semester Activity Plan. Alternatively, check out our Facebook page or sign up for our newsletter for all the latest news from Corrib Village (enter email address in sidebar). To book your place at Corrib Village, click here.
Please note that only postgraduate and final year undergraduate students may apply as Residential Assistants for the academic year 2013/14.
Position Summary
A Residential Assistant (RA) is responsible for providing leadership and building community spirit amongst the student population in Corrib Village. Living in Corrib Village, each RA is responsible for a set number of apartments. The RA responds to the needs of students, facilitates the creation of an environment conducive to academic and personal development and manages critical administrative and operational tasks. Life in Corrib Village is dynamic so RAs must be flexible, adaptable, enthusiastic and dedicated in order to respond to changing needs and situations, whilst ensuring the implementation of Corrib Village policies and procedures. For the full position description, view our RA Position Description 2013-2014.
Why Get Involved?
RAs get the opportunity to organise lots of events throughout the year for fellow residents, making it a fantastic way to get to know other students staying at Corrib Village. Not only that, but RAs can also benefit from the following:
• Remuneration in the form of reduced accommodation costs (€1000 deducted per semester)
• Acquisition of important skills for future career goals
• Rewarding personal and professional growth experience
• Experience in working in a diverse and dynamic organisation
How to Apply
As the RA programme is becoming more and more popular each semester, not every student is guaranteed a position. Candidates need to go through an application and interview process to be considered. To apply, please download our RA Application Form 2013-14
