1. Important Application Information
Thank you for your interest in working with the Department of Residence Life at Colorado School of
Mines! Those selected as Resident Assistants (RAs), Community Assistants (CAs), and
Programming Assistants (PAs) often find this opportunity to be one of the greatest of their college
careers. We anticipate that this application process will prove to be an enjoyable experience.
This form serves as a singular application for all three of these positions, new and returning
applicants. In the application, you will be asked which position(s) you would be interested in
applying for, and to rank order your choices. At no point in the process, will those reviewing
applications see this rank order until the final stage. Residence Life staff will try to place students
in the communities and roles that are best suited to your abilities. Please do not feel obligated to
apply for all positions if you will not be willing to serve in that role for the entire academic year.
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We encourage you to begin the application only when you have enough time and are prepared to
complete it in full. Due to the format of this application your progress WILL be lost if you do not
finish it completely when you begin. You may want to complete the essays in a WORD document
before you officially fill out the application. You may see the application in a PDF document in full
at:
http://studentlife.mines.edu/RSL-RA-Application
In the following pages, and before the application begins, you will find the Student Staff Areas of
Evaluation, Residence Life Mission Statement, and a list of significant dates for Candidates. Please
review these pages to have a better understanding of the position and all that it entails.
We encourage you also to talk to current and former student staff members in order to determine if
this position is something you would be interested in.
The Colorado School of Mines does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin,
disability, military service, or genetic information in its administration of educational policies,
programs, or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other
school-administered programs; or employment.
Additional information about access and equal opportunity, including the names of staff members
to whom inquiries regarding compliance may be directed, can be found here:
http://inside.mines.edu/Policies.
2. Important Application Information
To see a copy of the application please see our Residence Life at http://inside.mines.edu/RSL-RAApplication .
Also, on our Residence Life homepage, http://inside.mines.edu/RSL-RA-Application, we have a
"Frequently Asked Questions" section. Please see this first for any questions you may have.
Again, thank you for applying and good luck!
Contact Brice Bleem (bbleem@mines.edu) or Lisa Latronica (llatroni@mines.edu) if you have any
questions.
3. Resident Assistant Job Description
Community Development
1. Be available, responsive and open to all residents in the halls, whether on duty or not.
2. Create an inclusive and accepting environment on assigned floor and building by encouraging respectful conversations
around topics of diversity and social justice.
3. Know each resident on assigned floor well enough to identify individual needs and concerns.
4. Provide individual residents with assistance through informal peer advising.
5. Provide leadership and mentoring to residents.
6. Provide information enabling residents to adjust to the campus community and benefit from the college experience.
7. Know when and how to refer residents to appropriate campus resources for academic and personal needs.
8. Promote resident self-responsibility and respect for individual rights.
9. Participate in the development of floor/hall programs, community building activities, and/or the implementation of a community
development curriculum, which address residents’ needs and interests. A minimum of six educational programs and eight community
builders each semester is generally required of each RA. More specific expectations may be set by the Hall Director or Residence Life
Coordinator.
10. Promote and support the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and ensure communication between RHA and the residents
through proper RA/floor representation.
11. Ensure all Bulletin Boards are covered and update one bulletin board per month as part of educational passive programming
requirements. Complete two door decorations per semester.
Crisis Response
1. Participate in duty rotations for individual residence hall staff ensuring that each night is fully covered. Duty begins at 5 pm and
ends at 7 am. Additional coverage for the weekend requires day coverage from 7 am to 5 pm. Duty consists of three rounds nightly.
2. Have a working knowledge of Mines, its policies, regulations, and procedures.
3. Respond reasonably and calmly to emergencies or stressful situations.
4. Assist residents to accept responsibility for control of their behavior (e.g. quiet hours, alcohol consumption and visitors) and
physical maintenance of the hall.
5. Confront and document violations of Mines Student Code of Conduct and Residence Life Hall Handbook when encountered.
Follow up appropriately when necessary.
6. Carry assigned Mines phone and answer all calls as soon as possible.
Administrative
1. Conduct a minimum of three floor meetings per semester – introductory, check-out, and pre- health and safety meetings – to
ensure that residents are informed of policies, procedures and scheduled activities.
2. Assist the Hall Director in conducting at least one Health and Safety Inspection per semester.
3. Complete all paperwork as assigned and required by your Hall Director and/or Residence Life Coordinator in a timely and
thorough fashion.
4. Conduct check-in and check-out procedures in a timely fashion, including the completion of room condition forms at the
beginning and end of the academic year and assessment of resident room/community damage charges.
5. Conduct room and public area inspections and call attention to all necessary building repairs. Follow-up to ensure their
completion.
Staff
1. Attend all required staff meetings/programs assigned by the Hall Director & Residence Life Coordinator.
2. Maintain confidentiality with information which Residence Life Staff and students have shared while being sensitive to
information which necessitates consultation with other Mines staff members.
3. Demonstrate overall leadership in /applying the mission of Residence Life.
4. Collaborate with other members of the hall staff and the Residence Life staff in the performance of their duties.
5. Cover front desk hours in the absence of the building Administrative Assistant or Desk Assistants in extenuating
circumstances.
6. Work closely with and support the Custodial and Maintenance staff.
7. Work closely with and support the Campus Dining Service staff.
Other Duties as Assigned
1. Perform and follow through with any other appropriate task and/or duty as asked of you by Hall Director or Residence Life
Coordinator.
4. Community Assistant Job Description
Community Development
1. Be available, responsive and open to all residents in living in on-campus apartments whether on duty or not.
2. Create an inclusive and accepting environment in assigned communities by encouraging respectful conversations around
topics of diversity and social justice.
3. Know each resident in assigned community well enough to identify individual needs and concerns.
4. Provide information enabling residents to adjust to the campus community and benefit from the college experience. This
includes checking in with all residents within 72 hours of their arrival to ensure resources are provided.
5. Know when and how to refer residents to appropriate campus resources for academic and personal needs.
6. Promote resident self-responsibility and respect for individual rights.
7. Participate in the development of programs, community building activities, and/or the implementation of a community
development curriculum, which address residents’ needs and interests. More specific expectations may be set by the Community
Director or Residence Life Coordinator.
8. Promote and support the Apartment Life Association (ALA) and ensure communication between AHA and the residents
through proper CA/ community representation.
9. Ensure all Bulletin Boards are covered and update one bulletin board per month as part of educational passive programming
requirements.
10. Each CA on staff will serve as a resource to specific student populations at Mines Park through providing resources,
outreach, referrals, and programming efforts in order to provide the best support possible. These populations can include, but are not
limited to:
i. International Student Liaison
ii. Veteran Student Liaison
iii. Student Athletics Liaison
iv. Graduate Student Liaison
v. Family Housing Liaison
vi. Apartment Life Association Liaison
Crisis Response
1. Participate in duty rotations for Mines Park ensuring that each night is fully covered. Duty begins at 7 pm and ends at 7 am.
Additional coverage for the weekend requires day coverage from 7 am to 7 pm. Duty consists of three rounds nightly.
2. Have a working knowledge of Mines, its policies, regulations, and procedures.
3. Respond reasonably and calmly to emergencies or stressful situations.
4. Assist residents to accept responsibility for control of their behavior (e.g. quiet hours, alcohol consumption and visitors) and
physical maintenance of the complex.
5. Confront and document violations of Mines Student Code of Conduct and Residence Life Hall Handbook when encountered.
Follow up appropriately when necessary.
6. Assist residents to accept responsibility for control of their behavior and physical maintenance of their unit.
Administrative
1. Complete all paperwork as assigned and required by your Community Director and/or Residence Life Coordinator in a timely
and thorough fashion.
2. Conduct check-in and check-out procedures in a timely fashion, including the completion of room condition forms at the
beginning and end of leases and assessment of resident room/community damage charges.
3. Conduct public area and apartment inspections and call attention to all necessary building repairs. Follow-up to ensure their
completion.
4. Conduct at least one health and safety inspection of Mines Park exterior of buildings, storage areas, stair wells per week
5. Conduct at least one health and safety inspection of each unit per semester for the area assigned.
6. Responsible for checking MP Community Center facilities daily, and before and after scheduled events to ensure facility is in
proper working order and no damages or cleaning issues arise. Also responsible for ensuring those facilities are secured after events.
7. Notify residents in case of emergencies, outages, policy changes, etc., including posting notifications.
8. Performing minor facilities management repairs (i.e. resetting of electrical breakers and re-lighting water heaters) to units after
hours, as needed.
9. Work with Facilities Management to track work order completion in designated areas. Conduct weekly outdoor rounds of
Mines Park exterior and grounds and submit work orders as needed. Report unresolved work orders and/or patterns of facilities
problems to supervisor.
10. Schedule all check-ins with the appropriate Community Assistant. Refer specific inquiries to supervisor, as needed.
11. Coordinate and submit articles for the community-wide newsletter.
12. Provide two to four hours of administrative/office assistance per week, on average.
Staff
1. Attend all required staff meetings/programs assigned by the Community Director
2. Maintain confidentiality with information, which Residence Life Staff and students have shared while being sensitive to
information, which necessitates consultation with other Mines staff members.
3. Demonstrate overall leadership in /applying the mission of Residence Life.
4. Collaborate with other members of the hall staff and the Residence Life staff in the performance of their duties.
5. Cover front desk hours in the absence of the building Lead Desk Assistant or Desk Assistants in extenuating circumstances.
6. Work closely with and support the Custodial and Maintenance staff.
7. Work closely with and support the Student Life and Residence Life staff.
Other Duties as Assigned
1. Perform and follow through with any other appropriate task and/or duty as asked of you by Community Director or Residence
Life Coordinator.
5. Programming Assistant Job Description
Programming
1. Coordinate larger programmatic efforts of the community(s), including pre-orientation
trips, Fall Break or Spring Break trips, retreats, or other programs associated with the
specific theme(s).
2. Communicate with the Resident Assistant(s) of the community(s) to ensure
programmatic efforts are being incorporated into the floor. Be present with the
community during events.
3. Provide individual residents with assistance through informal peer advising in a mentor
role.
4. Provide information enabling residents to adjust to the campus community and benefit
from the college experience.
Administrative
5. Complete all paperwork associated with event planning required by your Residence
Life in a timely and thorough fashion.
6. Complete all paperwork associated with event planning required by other offices and
outside organizations in a timely and thorough fashion.
7. Help with assessment efforts of the community.
Staff
8. Attend all required staff meetings/programs assigned by the Residence Life
Coordinator(s).
9. Meet regularly with the Resident Assistant(s) of the communities.
10. Maintain confidentiality with information which Residence Life Staff and students have
shared while being sensitive to information which necessitates consultation with other
Mines staff members.
11. Demonstrate overall leadership in clarifying/applying the goals of residential living.
12. Cooperate with other members of the hall staff and the Student Life Office staff in the
performance of duties.
Other Duties as Assigned
13. Perform and follow through with any other appropriate task as asked of you by the
Residence Life Coordinator(s).
6. Department of Residence Life Mission Statement
Department of Residence Life Mission Statement
Colorado School of Mines Department of Residence Life is dedicated to student success through a
superior living and learning experience that recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities our
students face in their Oredigger experience. Our staff is committed to providing intentional learning
through quality services and facilities, student support, as well as a safe, secure, and academicallyfocused environment. We believe campus living, in collaboration with the Mines community, fosters
personal growth and development, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and civically
engaged leaders in a diverse global community.
7. IMPORTANT SELECTION DATES (MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW)
IMPORTANT SELECTION DATES (MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW)
Friday, January 15 at Noon: Student Staff Applications and optional materials due
The interview will be multi-stage process.
Group Interviews will be the week of January 25th - 29th (TBD)
Individual interviews (by invitation only) February 8th – 12th
Friday, March 4th: Student Staff positions decision letters will be distributed.
Background checks will be completed on any applicant BEFORE they are hired.
April TBA: The First All Staff Meeting
The official dates for Fall Student Staff Training will also be announced during the interview
process. Training is typically the entire week before students move in. You must be able to attend
the entire training.
8. Applicant Information
* 1. Applicant CWID
* 2. Applicant Name
Last Name
First Name
Middle Intial
* 3. Applicant Address at Colorado School of Mines
Address:
Address 2:
City/Town:
State:
-- select state --
ZIP:
* 4. Applicant Permanent Address
Address 1:
Address 2:
City/Town:
State/Province:
ZIP/Postal Code:
Country:
* 5. Applicant Cell Phone Number-Format (xxx)xxx-xxxx
* 6. Applicant Email (You must use your Mines email account.)
We will be using email as the primary way of communication with you during the process.
* 7. Sex
Male
Female
Transgender
Prefer Not to Disclose
Other
* 8. Current Year in School
First-year
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
* 9. Class Standing as of Fall 2016
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
* 10. Semesters at Mines as of Fall 2016
* 11. Fall 2015 GPA
* 12. Cumulative GPA
* 13. Please select the following
Semester
Year
Expected Graduation
Date
Other (please specify)
* 14. Current Major:
* 15. Have you lived in the Mines Residence Halls?
Yes
No
16. If you have lived in the Residence Halls, how many semesters?
Please indicate through May 2016.
1
2
3
4
5
6
17. If you lived in the Residence Halls, who was/is your Resident Assistant?
* 18. All selected staff MUST attend the 2016-2017 RA Fall Training. The official dates for Fall Student Staff
Training will also be announced during the interview process. Training is typically an entire week before
students move in. You must be able to attend the entire training.
Would you be able to attend?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
19. Work Experience:
Employer 1
Job Title
Dates of Employment
Responsibilities
Employer 2
Job Title
Dates of Employment
Responsibilities
Employer 3
Job Title
Dates of Employment
Responsibilities
Employer 4
Job Title
Dates of Employment
Responsibilities
20. How are you involved both on and off campus? For instance, are you involved in any clubs or
organizations? Do you do service or volunteering off campus? Please explain.
* 21. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Yes: Please submit a written explanation to Brent Waller (bwaller@mines.edu)
No
9. Application Questions
* 1. Please identify which positions you would like to apply for and rank-order your preference. (1-Most
Preferred, 4-Least Preferred). Your ranking helps guide our decision making process but please note that
Residence Life makes placements based on the needs of our future residents. DO NOT rank positions that
you are not interested in as this ranking will persist throughout the entire hiring process.
If you are not interested in applying that position, please select N/A.
Resident Assistant
N/A
Community Assistant
N/A
Programming Assistant
N/A
Theme Learning Community Resident Assistant
N/A
10. Application Questions
Please answer questions below and be thorough and efficient with your responses.
* 1. Describe one of your passions and explain how you plan to apply it to the Student Staff position.
* 2. What does community mean to you, and how will you foster that community?
* 3. Describe one creative program or event you would like to put on for your potential residents.
(What would it entail? Who would be involved? Where would you have it? How would you encourage your
residents to attend?)
* 4. Compose a brief letter to your future residents. Explain how you would introduce yourself to residents
and how you want to be perceived.
* 5. Within our Residence Halls, we offer students the opportunity to join a Themed Learning Community and
participate in special programs. Would you be interested in working with one of these communities? If so,
please explain which community or communities interest you and why, and what you could bring to the
leadership of the TLC. (Potential TLCs for the 2016-2017 may include Athleticism and Wellness, Adventure
Leadership, Oredigger Leadership, Visual and Performing Arts, (Nucleus) First Generation Students, and
Grand Challenges of Engineering)
6. We welcome individuals of all abilities, talents and skill levels to apply. The interviews typically require
some physical and verbal tasks. However we will work to accommodate all applicants. Please let us know
if you have any special needs we should be aware of for the interview process.
No
Yes
11. Applicant Honesty Statement
* 1. I verify that the information I presented in this application is true and correct at this time, and that I will
provide amendments if the information changes. I understand that incomplete or false information may
disqualify me from consideration for the 2016-2017 Academic Year Student Staff positions. I understand
that, if hired, my commitment is for the entire 2016-2017 Academic Year.
I Agree
I Disagree
12. Conclusion of Application
If you have any questions please contact Brice Bleem (bbleem@mines.edu) or Lisa Latronica
(llatroni@mines.edu).
The Colorado School of Mines does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin,
disability, military service, or genetic information in its administration of educational policies,
programs, or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other
school-administered programs; or employment.
Additional information about access and equal opportunity, including the names of staff members
to whom inquiries regarding compliance may be directed, can be found here:
http://inside.mines.edu/Policies.