Resident Assistant Interview Guide and Evaluation. Interested applicants are required to complete the following steps: Below is the schedule for the 2023 RA Selection Process. :0 O endobj 20 0 obj Their reflections focused on how they interacted and communicated with one another. 44 0 obj We recommend that you are in communication with your references throughout the process. Interview two is considered the second round. They can also be used as Teambuilders or to exercise other skills. To help you prepare for the selection process, listed below are some ideas to reflect upon before your interview: Summer Resident Position Application can be found on the Student Life Summer Employment Application. with others. All RAs receive remission of housing, dining, basic telecommunications, and basic cable fees as compensation. ET , Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 78 p.m. The candidates chose to work as a large group. Candidates who have academic conflicts with these dates should contact the Office stream There was the added benefit of seeing the group work through their own time management issues. endobj area of campus. While you should still be clean and presentable, jeans, sweaters, sweatshirts, and sneakers, etc. endobj endstream For example, 4th Year Pharmacy (P4) students would not be eligible for the RA position. We will share details in the spring directly with candidates who will be participating. What has been a challenge for you since coming to Wilkes University? You will also be observed and subsequently evaluated by members of the Residence Life and Housing team. or to change a situation for the better. PDF 2021-2022 Resident Advisor Selection - University of New England Attendance at interviews and group process Questions about RA Group Process Workshop . The third, and final, round of the selection process will be Group Process Day. Applications will be due by Thursday, Feb. 2 at 11:59 p.m. Resident Assistant Selection: Academic Year 2023-2024, Frequently Asked Questions and Interview Tips, Fraternity & Sorority Consultant Guest Housing, Room Selection For Current Students: Academic Year 2024-2025, Room Selection 2023-2024: For New Students, Student Life Summer Employment Application. Candidates are interviewed by staff members of the Office of Residence Life and Housing. endobj Challenges in large courses include: ensuring all voices are heard, facilitating group discussions, creating a more communal classroom, and involving students in the processing of information through active learning. Group Process Workshops are a series of workshops designed to give candidates a chance to demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively as a team, and to participate in activities and discussions that offer insight into the RA role. Group process day is another formal part of the selection process and is mandatory for you to attend if you wish to be considered for the RA position. Candidates who have academic conflicts with these dates should contact the Office of Residence Life immediately. The group would enter the room and find a packet of activities ready for them. The Department of ResidenceLife recommends that all RA applicants contact the Financial Aid Office to determine the effect that accepting an RA position will have on their financial aid package. If you have the means, wear a suit. The RA application includes general, academic, and involvement related information. The Drawbridge- In this activity participants determine who is responsible for the death of one of the characters. All individual interviews will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Each candidate will meet with at least one professional in Student Affairs and two Learn more about the Resident Assistant position. <> This time is critical to prepare Resident Assistants for their role and responsibility as resources for their residents. stream It will direct you to a Google Form which will require you to login with your Wilkes endobj Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. RA to RA: If I Knew then what I Know Now-Confronting Conflict among RA group process is a 1-2 hour session where you participate in activities with groups of other students. endobj From planning social programming to directing residents to on and off campus resources, <> No. My hope is that this process will show the basic level of leadership to the observers. To provide instructors with a variety of activities that can be used at any point during the term. work through activities that will show their ability to work collaboratively, . The Resident Assistant (RA) is a student employee of the Office of Residence Life. What I have noticed increasingly over the years is a reluctance to share opinions or be fully genuine in the process by candidates. Unfortunately student teaching and other full-time internships are not permitted while serving as an RA. Resident Assistant Selection Process . Resident Assistants come back early in August and January for training. The course provides new staff members with a forum in which to discuss their role as Residence Life team members,to learn about the RA role, to share their ongoing experiences as RAs, and to expand their knowledge on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, wellbeing, and engagement. Engaging your classroom in active conversation and having students think out loud with classmates ensures that more voices are heard and that students are participating and reflecting on challenging material. The Resident Assistant recruitment and selection process will start mid-February and will continue until RA offers are sent the week of April 10th. Communication Strategies and Development (through connections with faculty, staff, and students) RA Selection Timeline. Candidates in the Alternate Pool will be notified via phone and e-mail if they are offered a position. The RA Class is an opportunity to get further acquainted with the Office of Residence Life and Housing, meet your fellow staff members for the next year, and complete paperwork pertaining to employment. endobj endobj No, only full-time students are eligible for the RA position. It is to your advantage to attend each of the workshops you are signed up for, as this gives us more opportunities to assess your abilities as a leader and a team member, which is to the benefit of your candidacy in the selection process. endobj <> <> The RA position within the German House uniquely works with both the Office of Residential Life and the German faculty. If offered an interview, you will be e-mailed with instructions to sign up for a 30-minute individual interview. 25 0 obj If yes, you should apply to be a Resident Assistant (RA). Contact carol.bosack@wilkes.edu to get access to the Colonel Career Clothes Closet for gently-used, fresh and in-style <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/Pattern<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> However I have seen this happen in a standard group process with a facilitator and the facilitator can not do much to resolve issues in a group process setting. 499 0 obj <>stream experience on our website. <>>> This will give you a realistic sense of what it's like to work on a small team, and to showcase your abilities as a team member throughout these workshops. If you are unable to attend a session of your Group Process Workshop due to a conflict or illness, please contact the facilitator for your session in advance of your scheduled meeting time, you may also be able to make it up by attending a different workshop. So little time was spent building that there was no reason to issue them challenges, remove supplies, etc. PDF Helpful Hints and Tips - Marquette University This is the first step in the process and all interested applicants are required to attend a session and sign in. The Resident Assistant application never closes. These are activities that can be used in the "group process" of RA selection. Please remember to be checking your Valparaiso University e-mail account through the Summer RA selection process. candidates will be contacted by Thursday, Feb. 9 with an individual interview appointment. Following the completion of these parts, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and be provided the link to a google form where you will complete the Scenario-Based Discussion Questions. Interested candidates must register for a session via Zoom no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the session. a group. endobj PDF Group Process Activity - University of Michigan - In this activity participants determine who is responsible for the death of one of the characters. 29 0 obj If you have any questions about the positions or the selection process, feel free to contact Residential Life atreslife@valpo.edu. Resident Assistants receive a reduced room rate credit and a stipend paid out over equal payments. Why do you feel you would be a good RA? The evaluators will be observing how you interact with your peers, your leadership skills, and the way you espouse or demonstrate the qualities that we are looking for in our RA staff. You will be given notice of August and. Alternate RAs are eligible for hire for until the next RA Selection Process begins. Candidates will have until Monday, February 20, 2023, at 5 pm to register. Candidates will be participating in various activities and should be comfortable moving around. <> hesitate to contact our office: Wilkes University is within a few hours' drive from the biggest population centers While the benefits of free housing and meal stipend are certainly a perk, those students who are only applying for this reason are encouraged to think again. If you are interested in Sorority Housing Complex staff position, please contact Shelby Hanselman at shelby.hanselman@valpo.edu. session. Resident Assistant Selection Process - Residential Life | Missouri S&T start. Decisions regarding hiring and placement are also based on the current needs of the residential community. It has also increased my self-worth. last between 1 - 4 p.m. You will learn of which group and time you have been assigned The RA position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Drexel community and impact the lives of students who live in your hall. The Office of Career Design is an excellent resource for resume preparation. All rights reserved. Theory: The ideal setup would be to remove the facilitator and specific time limits from group process. Being an RA for three years shows my consistence and commitment. I cant say with certainty that it changed who we hired, but I can say it gave different clarity to the skill-set of certain candidates. a. Students can also feel less inclined to participate in an online course due to Zoom fatigue or not feeling part of a community. The second part is an Accountability Chart that details common job performance issues and the typical job action taken. Group process is a time where we are able to observe you interacting with other candidates. RAs help build community within the residence halls by planning social activities and events, fostering relationships with residents, and encouraging campus involvement. The priority deadline for applying is February, The RA Class is an opportunity to get further acquainted with the Office of Residence Life and Housing, meet your fellow staff members for the next year, and complete paperwork pertaining to employment. What kind of community might I work best in. The RA position tends to attract a large number of applicants. All candidates are required to provide a minimum of two references on the application. When Mike shared his idea to remove the facilitator from group process, I was intrigued. There will be anywhere from one to three Residential Learning Coordinators present, please be prepared to speak with a small group of current professional staff members during the interview. Below is a list of dates and locations for the RA Selection Information Meetings. Info Sessions Every new RA Candidate is expected to attend one scheduled RA information session. The Accountability Chart is not set-in-stone and every RA job action incident is reviewed on it's own merit. Housing and meals are provided during this time. 41 0 obj The Alternate Pool is for those candidates for the Resident Assistant position who are qualified and have the skills to be a Resident Assistant, but we, unfortunately, do not have a position available at the time. endobj endobj Maintain full-time undergraduate student status for the entirety of the 2023-2024 In addition, all parts of the application must be completed and submitted timely. "Group process" is fading in popularity for a variety of reasons, but if your department uses this process, consider these activities. At this time we plan to hold group interviews in person on Sunday February 26th. 3 0 obj Who becomes the facilitators? - RA candidates will participate in a group interview. Candidates will be interviewed by current Residential Life staff and will be asked to respond to questions related to your skills, experience, and the RA position. 2 0 obj Dress neatly and be on time for your interview. %PDF-1.6 % RA Selection Timeline | SUNY Geneseo The different types of activities in this guide offer ways to address these challenges in your large course and while some may be difficult to carry out with the entire class, they can be adapted for use in small groups. https://www.valpo.edu/reslife/raselection/. The Office of Residence Life and Housing employs approximately 75 Resident Assistants (RAs) who are at least second-semester first-year students. for the day no later than Thursday, Feb. 16. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT & ACTIVITIES Student Staff must limit their outside commitments to 10 hours per week for 1st year RAs and up to 15 hours for 2nd and 3rd year staff. 2023-24 RA Application - Housing and Residence Life endstream 33 0 obj The one major risk I see is if a group completely implodes. RA Expectations Signature Sheet and Accountability Chart - This document consists of two parts: general RA expectations for all RAs on campus. Room Selection For Current Students: Academic Information Session: 7:00 pm in Harre Unions Ballroom B, Information Session: 7:00 pm in Guild-Memorials TV Lounge, Information Session: 8:30 pm in Beacons Main Lounge, Information Session: 7:00 pm in Wehrenbergs Ground Floor Lobby, Information Session: 7:00 pm in Brandts First Floor TV Lounge, Information Session: 8:30 pm in Alumnis TV Lounge, Information Session: 7:00 pm in Lankenaus First Floor Lounge, RA Application due by 5:00 pm, My Housing Self Service Online Application and Google Application, Thursday, Feb 9 Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023, Resident Assistant Interviews with Residential Learning Coordinators, RA decisions finalized; notification letters sent, Employment Agreements to accept RA offers due by 5 pm to the Office of Residential Life, Harre Union, Suite 230. The self-appointed facilitator did an excellent job keeping the group on track and highlighting discussion points. endobj It would be interesting to see them try to resolve their own issues knowing that they are being observed and that there is a potential job on the line. Please review the information provided on the RA Selection website and the SUNY Geneseo Residence Lifewebsite. Reflect on a time you had to work as part of a team or group. endobj Group process is another formal part of the selection process and is mandatory for you to attend if you wish to be considered for the RA position. Your university email will be our primary form of communication and you will receive important emails and updates related to the process. 35 0 obj are appropriate - pajamas are not. The selection process is designed to help applicants get to know new people, learn about themselves, and gain important skills. 2023 semesters (schedule below). They need to determine which supplies they are going to take with them on their 200-mile journey to the mother ship. Below you will find the timeline of events related to the application process and selection process. 18 0 obj 30 0 obj Alternate Pool candidates are eligible for hire until the next RA Selection Process. <> x Om 8 0 obj 2015-2023 University of Mary Washington. Written Application 2. The priority deadline for applying is February 7, 2022. This also depends on position availability and your performance. Information Sessions are meet and greet informational meetings that any student interested in applying to be a Resident Assistant can attend.

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