Resident Assistant
Resident Assistant Selection Process

Resident Assistant's Roles and Responsibilities

C.O.R.E. (Community of Residential Educators) Class Requirement

C.O.R.E. (EDUC 391R) is a requirement for all candidates applying for the RA and ALA positions. Students will need to enroll and successfully complete the course in order to be eligible for these positions. The course is designed to connect students with the Vision, Mission and Values of Residential Life. Specific topics include self-awareness, social identities, teamwork, personal and academic support, communication, conflict and wellness. These topics will be explored in the context of living in residence halls in order to parallel the experience of working as a Resident Assistant or Apartment Living Advisor. This course does not guarantee hire, but it is one component of the selection process.

Application Evaluation

Once an application is submitted, Residence Education Staff will review it. After review, applicants will receive an email informing them whether or not they have been granted an interview.

Interview

The interview process for Fall 2012 candidates will take place in Early February. If an applicant is offered an interview, they will interview at that time. Alternate dates may be available for extreme circumstances. The interview consists of the applicant being interviewed by a panel of Residence Education Staff members. Residence Education 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 Thursday, March 1, 2012 for Fall 2012 applicants.