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Local Address Home address Gender Anticipate month/year of graduation from UWSP If hired, how many semesters of work would you be available for? This is how long you can work, not necessarily how long you want to work. Major(s) Last semester’s GPA Cumulative GPA List other universities or colleges you’ve attended, including dates List current and past involvements, experiences and employment (clubs, sports, jobs, organizations, officer positions) and dates of each. List all future commitments that would overlap with this position. Do you plan to study abroad or have a semester with an internship or other outside commitment for more than six (6) hours per week? If yes, please provide details including which semester you will be studying abroad/interning. Residential Living work experience 
List previous positions you have held in Residential Living (staff positions, administrative assistant, custodial supervisor, conference coordinator, etc.). Previous Residential Living and desk experience is preferred, but not required. If you have had similar work experiences, please describe the experience below. o Position(s) /Hall(s) / Semester(s) Community Living Experience This position requires that you have lived on campus (or had a similar experience) for two full semesters before beginning the job. The current semester counts as one full semester towards fulfilling this requirement. When answering the questions below, refer to your time living on campus including at UW‐Stevens Point or other schools.  List halls you have lived in at UW‐Stevens Point (not including this semester). Please include when you lived in each.  Including this semester, how many semesters have you lived on a university campus?  Do you have other residence hall‐related experience? Community Adviser Essays Below is a list of several responsibilities and expectations that are required as a part of the community adviser (CA) position. Use commitment statements from the list below to answer the two following questions. Please limit your responses to 100 words or less for each response. o
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supporting wellness lifestyle/balance dealing with inappropriate behavior (confrontation, duty/rounds) crisis management (handling emergency situations) programming supporting academic growth creating a community of inclusive thinkers (social justice) 
Pick one responsibility or expectation listed above and briefly explain why you feel that you would succeed in that area. Provide an experience or example to support your answer. You may also replace this first question with a personal experience that you feel adds to your application. 
Pick one responsibility or expectation listed above and briefly explain why it may present a challenge for you and why. Placement Concerns Residential Living has a variety of special interest living areas including o alcohol‐free floors (areas where neither residents nor their guests – regardless of age – are allowed to possess or consume alcohol) o quiet wings/floors (where quiet hours are extended by a minimum of one hour in the evening and one hour in the morning) o co‐ed floors (areas where individuals of both sexes live on the floor) o gender‐neutral bathrooms (bathrooms which can be used by anyone, no matter their gender identification) Please list any legitimate placement interests or concerns for residence halls you may be assigned to. Contract Expectations Please initial each statement below to suffice as a signature of your application.  I understand that the contract for this position is effective for the duration of the academic school year.  I have read the position description and I feel informed about what my job responsibilities and expectations will be.  I confirm that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is complete and accurate.  I currently and will continue to meet the requirements of the position including grade point average (GPA), community living experience, university conduct standing and outside involvement/employment expectations.  I authorize Residential Living to verify any/all information in regard to my application.  I understand that employment will require a criminal background check. Staff Reference The information you provide below will be used to obtain a reference from a student staff member. An email will be sent to the staff member’s email submitted below. You should also notify the staff member that they should expect an email requesting a reference on your behalf. The staff member listed will receive a reference form to complete. Once completed, you will receive an email confirmation. It is your responsibility to ensure that everything is completed by the due date listed on the website. This reference must be a current student staff member. The following positions qualify as a current student staff member: desk manager (DM), community adviser (CA), academic resource information coordinator (ARIC) or RHA executive. Before submitting a reference name, you must contact that staff member and request approval prior to completing this section.  Staff reference name (look up provided)  Staff reference residence hall  Please verify that you have spoken to the staff member listed about being a reference. I waive any right I may have to read or obtain copies of the recommendation which I am requesting from the above mentioned individual (initial here‐Required).