Residence Life Office

Dahl Centennial Union 124A
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101

reslife@luther.edu

Phone: 563-387-1330

Resident Assistant

Information Regarding Hiring For 2026-2027 Academic Year

We are so excited that you are interested in applying to be an RA! Please start by reading this information.

  1. You are encouraged to attend one information session to learn about the position before applying. If you cannot attend a session, please email Arturo Diaz at diazar01@luther.edu.
  • Sunday, February 8, 2:00 p.m.
    • Location: Mott (Main Floor of Union)
  • Monday, February 9, 10:30 a.m.
    • Location: Mott
  • Sunday, February 15, 8:00 p.m.
    • Location: Mott
  1. Applications for New RAs must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. You just need to click the ”Apply to be an RA” Button at the bottom of this page. [The application will begin accepting responses on February 4, 2026.]
  2. Applications for AHDs (Assistant Hall Directors) and Returning RAs must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13.  You will need to click the “Apply to be an AHD” or “Apply to be a Returning RA” depending on which position you are wanting to fill. [These applications will begin accepting responses on February 4, 2026.]
  3. Please request references from two people, preferably one current RA and one Luther faculty/staff member. If you feel strongly that someone else can better attest to your skills and abilities, it is okay to have them fill out the form instead.

Reference Form Link : Click Here

  1. For new RAs, if you fill out the application in full, meet our minimum qualifications, and we receive both reference forms by Friday, March 6, we will contact you about interviewing for the RA position. Interviews will take place the week of March 9. We hope to conclude our search process before spring break.

If you have any questions, please email Arturo Diaz at diazar01@luther.edu. 

Please note that the forms below will not begin accepting responses until Wednesday, February 4, 2026. 

Residence Life Office

Dahl Centennial Union 124A
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101

reslife@luther.edu

Phone: 563-387-1330