Resident
Assistant
Resident Assistant Selection Process
Resident
Assistant's Roles and Responsibilities
Application
The RA selection process will be conducted during the spring semester. Applying for the Resident Assistant position
requires you to fill out an application, which you can download
here
during the spring selection process. Students applying for the position are strongly encouraged to attend
one of
the information sessions. At these informational sessions you will learn
more about the Resident Assistant position, and be able to
ask any questions you may have. Applications will also be available
at the sessions. Once completed, the application should be returned
to the Residence Life Resource Center (RLRC), located in 107 Moore
Hall.
While we accept applications at any time, it is unlikely that an application will be reviewed outside of the regularly scheduled process. Applicants are advised to wait to submit their applications until the spring selection process.
Application Evaluation
Once an application is submitted,
Residence Life Staff will review it. After review, letters are
then written to each applicant informing
them of whether or not they have been granted an interview. Letters
can be picked up at the Residence Life Resource Center (RLRC),
located in 107 Moore Hall.
Interview
The interview process takes place on a Saturday,
and involves two different interviews: a group interview, and
an individual interview. Each
selected applicant must attend one of each of these interviews. Interview
dates are set, and applicants are required to be there. Alternate
dates are available for extreme circumstances.
Group Interview
The group interview will consist
of a group of applicants together who will be given questions,
tasks, or activities
to do. Residence
Life Staff will view the applicants throughout the interview.
The Individual Interview
The individual interview consists of the applicant
being interviewed by a panel of Residence Life Staff. Residence
Life Staff will
ask a variety of questions about the position, and
the applicant will
have time to answer the questions.
Hiring
and Acceptance to Position
After the interviews, candidates will be notified
as to whether or not they have been hired. Applicants
then have
the opportunity
to
accept or decline the position by a given date.
RA Selection Dates for 2009 Fall Process
Please note that Fall 2009 applications for Spring 2010 positions are ONLY being accepted from students enrolled in the EDUC 391R: UMASS C.O.R.E.
Tuesday, October 13
For consideration, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will be held and reviewed as needed. Applications may be turned in (in person) anytime between October 5th and 13th at the Residence Life Resource Center, 107 Moore House. Please do not fax the application or send it with a friend.
October 21st-23rd
Applicants will be contacted regarding whether or not they have been granted an interview. Applicants who have been granted an interview will receive details at that time regarding interview scheduling.
Week of October 25th
Individual Interviews will be conducted during this week. If offered an interview, you will be contacted by the selection committee to inform you of the day and time of your interview. If you are not available for your scheduled interview time due to academic or other commitments that cannot be changed, you should inform the RLRC office staff as soon as possible.
Monday, November 23rd
Applicants should pick up letters notifying them of their application status (offered a position, placed in the alternate pool, or are considered not hirable). Letters can be picked up at the Residence Life Resource Center between noon and 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1st
Confirmation letters from newly hired RAs and alternates need to be returned to the RLRC by 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Dec 7th
RA Welcome, New RA Orientation, 7:00 p.m. (room dependent on applicant placement)
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