RA Application Information
Congratulations on your decision to apply to be a member of the 2008-2009 Department of Residence Life staff as a Resident Assistant! We’re excited to help you explore how the “Game of Residence Life” can become part of your life!
We would like to share with you some specific information related to the process of staff selection. The goals of the staff selection process are to ensure the following:
- The application process is understood by all candidates to be a departmentally focused process in which candidates are considered for positions in all ten residence halls.
- The selection process provides a means by which the best possible candidates are selected to fill the open Resident Assistant positions.
- The selection process is objective, non-biased, fair, consistent, and equitable for all candidates.
- The selection process provides a candidate with the opportunity to demonstrate skills and abilities related to their interest in the position, their capacity to work as a staff person in group situations for a community, and their ability to meet job expectations.
A complete application consists of completing the online application which includes uploading your response to three (3) essay questions, submitting your signed acceptance of the terms of the alcohol statement (hard copy to Department of Residence, Redeker Center), and submitting two signed reference forms (hard copy to Department of Residence, Redeker Center).
We would like to remind all applicants it is important for you to recognize that technologies, such as Facebook, are public domain and can be reviewed by many individuals that have accounts to these sights. Please recognize that even as an RA applicant you are taking the first steps at placing yourself into a role modeling and leadership position.
Autumn Scott, Campbell Residence Life Coordinator
Chair, 2008-2009 RA Recruitment and Selection Process
319-273-2552
Autumn.Scott@uni.edu
