Assistant
Residence Director
Frequently
Asked Questions from Assistant Residence Director Candidates
How do I apply? What is the application deadline?
We are currently accepting Assistant Residence Director (ARD) applications for Fall 2009.
Priority Consideration Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2009
Final Application Deadline: Friday February 27, 2009.
Application materials may be downloaded below and submitted electronically to: ardsearch@gw.housing.umass.edu
ATTENTION APPLICANTS: Paper applications or outdated application materials will no longer be accepted or reviewed by the ARD Search Committee.
All application materials were updated and changed in Fall 2008 and are available below. Applications may only be submitted electronically. Any inquiries may be directed to: ardsearch@gw.housing.umass.edu
ARD Application Checklist
ARD Application Form
ARD Recommendation Form
What are the qualifications?
Minimum:
- Enrolled as a full-time graduate
student in a degree-granting program at the University of Massachusetts
Amherst.
- Strong interpersonal communication
skills and the ability to interact with a diverse population.
- Demonstrated experience and skills
related to program development, student development and working
with groups.
- Familiarity with residence hall systems
and/or other education administration or management experience.
Preferred:
- One or two years experience living
in a residence hall system.
- One year experience as a Resident Assistant,
student organization leader, and/or directly related work experience.
Do you allow pets in the staff’s apartments?
The University prohibits pets in the residence
halls (except fish in tanks no larger than 10 gallons). Exceptions
may be granted for animals required by staff with hearing or sight
disabilities.
Who should I contact if I have more questions
about the position, UMass Amherst, etc.?
For more information, please contact Lois Brown (Administrative Coordinator) at 413-545-2821 or email ardsearch@gw.housing.umass.edu. |