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| Deadline has been extended to February 26. Applications for Resident Advisor are now available on-line. See the downloadable RA application is available at the bottom of this page. Applications are due in one of the Area Offices: Beta-Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, and Greek by 5:00 p.m. or at the 7:00 p.m. RA Candidates Meeting in the Beta/Gamma Commons on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. All qualified candidates, including freshmen, will be contacted for an interview. All interested students should attend the Candidates Meeting on February 26. |
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| Qualifications |
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(1) Minimum of 2.50 cumulative G.P.A.
(2) 32.0 semester hours completed by end of Spring '08 - required
(3) Junior status (64.0 semester hours) or above beginning Fall '08 - preferred
(4) Full-time student (12 semester hours)
(5) On-campus hall living experience - required |
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| Additional Requirements |
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- Be willing to commit for the entire academic year - Fall and Spring semesters
- Return to campus 10 days prior to Fall Check-In and as scheduled for subsequent semesters
- Remain on campus after semester exams for job duties
- Take on-duty responsibilities during semester breaks and holidays as scheduled
- Agree not to have outside employment or other time-consuming activities that are
not approved each semester (not to exceed 15 hours per week)
- Be able to attend weekly staff meetings as scheduled
- Recognize that the RA position is your primary out-of-class obligation
- Be available for initial and on-going staff training activities |
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| Basic Job Description |
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| An RA is the student staff member for a section (building, floor, etc.) of a residence hall area. The major responsibilities of the RA include: to establish and maintain a residential environment which is conducive to the academic and personal growth of the residents; maintain order; assist in the disciplinary procedure as necessary; implement University and Housing policies; promote community; and assist in matters of student welfare and safety. |
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| Specific Duties Include |
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- Administer the procedures and policies of the Department of Housing
- Advise and counsel residents
- Manage and/or assist with emergency situations
- Investigate maintenance problems and handle minor maintenance problems
- Take on-call duty as scheduled during the semester
- Take on-call duty for holidays and/or semester breaks as scheduled
- Be in your assigned building a minimum of four (4) hours between 6:00 p.m. and
1:00 a.m. on at least four (4) nights a week, preferably including one weekend night
- Obtain approval from your supervisor for all overnight absences from your assigned room
- Perform periodic administrative tasks
- Plan, promote, and implement programs as directed by the supervisor
- Organize and/or support Housing intramural teams and participate in Residence Life Council
(RLC)
- Disseminate campus information as needed
- Attend all area staff meetings and training meetings
- Perform check-in and check-out procedures
- Assist in new student visitation activities and special events
- Support campus-wide events (ex. Orientation Week, Homecoming, athletic events)
- Accept additional job tasks as required by department |
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| Compensation |
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- Private room or apartment*; local telephone service, voice mail, campus cable,
high speed Internet connection
- Monthly stipend of approximately $185.00
*Applicants should be aware that RA rooms with kitchens in Beta, Gamma, and
Delta 6 are generally assigned to returning RAs.
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