WUSA Application Process

To initiate your application, please complete all steps in Round One: Written Application.

Our selection process is multi-step: (1) A Written Application and (2) an Individual Interview. Not every applicant will receive an invitation to interview. Below contains information regarding each step in the process.

We will notify all applicants via email if they are or are not moving on to Round Two: Individual Interview.

Round One: Written Application

To apply for the WUSA position, you must complete all steps below. Applicants who fail to complete or pass one of the below steps will not be considered for the role.

Step one: prepare a resume and cover letter

A resume and cover letter prompt will be provided. The prompt will outline how your resume and cover letter should be formatted and what information should be included. Please follow the prompt carefully. 

A few tips: 

Step two: ask someone to serve as your reference

The reference form should be submitted by your reference no later than Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

The person serving as your reference should be someone who can speak to your interpersonal skills and work style. Your reference should be a WashU faculty or staff member, current or former supervisor, high school instructor or staff member, or your current RA or WUSA. Family members or other WashU student leaders who are not your current RA or WUSA are not appropriate references for the WUSA position. If your current WUSA sits on the Student Executive Board, they may not serve as a reference.

Please send your reference an email with the following information in advance so they have time to complete it:

A link to the reference form

When you submit your online application, you will be asked to submit the name, position title, email address, and phone number of your reference; make sure you have this available when completing your application. 

It’s also helpful to send your reference a copy of your resume and a summary of why you are applying for the position and what you hope to gain from the experience.

Step three: submit online application

The application cannot be saved and must be completed in one sitting to avoid losing your information or the form timing out.

We recommend waiting to submit your application until after you have attended an information session, as important information will be shared during this session that will assist you in submitting a strong application.

After you submit your application, you will receive an email confirming your application has been received and reminding you to send the reference form link to your reference. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your application was not received. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact Student Transitions & Engagement.

Make sure to leave plenty of time to submit your application as they are time stamped and we are not able to accept late applications. 

Please note, we are not able to extend individual interviews to all candidates. It is important to put thought and effort into your written application.

Round Two: Individual Interview

WUSA applicants who move forward will be invited to sign-up for an individual interview with a student leader and a University staff member.

Sign-ups will be sent via email and applicants are required to sign up for a slot no later than Monday, February 17 at 8:00 AM to accept the offer for an individual interview.

Interviews will take place between Wednesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Interviews are 20-minute behavior-based interviews where applicants will be asked to share examples of experiences or instances applicable to the questions. Applicants will also be asked to share personal reflection and understanding of the role and department. 

Business casual dress

We ask applicants to arrive to their interviews in business casual dress. We recognize that dress codes are a form of societal oppression and acknowledge that students must learn to navigate these expectations to be successful in future workplaces.

We use this as an opportunity for applicants to practice business casual dress during interviews for the future. We do not take applicant dress in consideration in the process.

We understand that not everyone may own business casual attire. We recommend you try borrowing clothes from a friend or checking SWAP located in the Gregg House storefronts. 

For examples of business casual attire, please see below:

Resources to prepare for an individual interview

We encourage applicants to refer to the Center for Career Engagement for opportunities to practice interviewing skills.

One resource the Center for Career Engagement provides is Big Interview, an online portal that assists with various interview skills and techniques. Additionally, the Center for Career Engagement offers opportunities to schedule mock interviews.

Request for accommodations

If you need any accommodations during the application and/or interview process, please reach out to Maggie Hermann, STAE Administrative Coordinator and Accommodations Manager. She will work with you to determine the best path forward.

Accommodations may include, but are not limited to: