Residential Life Office
Caldwell Hall 167, Box 2810A
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007
Phone: 605-688-5148
Fax: 605-688-6044
Office Assistant Application
Candidates for the OA position MUST:
•Be a full-time student (12 credit minimum)
•Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
•Be in good judicial standing with the University
•Be eligible to work in the United States
•Live on campus for the duration of the 2016-2017 Academic Year
I. Personal Information (Please Print)
First Name: __________________ Middle Name: ________________ Last Name: ______________________
Preferred Name: ______________ Student ID Number: ____________ Phone Number: __________________
SDSU Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Current Hall & Room Number: ___________________ Housing Assignment for Fall 2016: ________________
Academic Major: ___________________________ Minor (If applicable): ______________________________
Are you eligible for work study? (Please circle): YES
NO
UNSURE
Cumulative GPA (as of current semester): _______
Current Class Standing (please circle): Sophomore Junior
Senior
Graduate
**Freshman=0-29 credits, Sophomore=30-59 credits, Junior=60-89 credits, Senior= 90+ credits
II. Items to Include in Completed Application:
1. Self-Evaluation: Please answer both of the following questions. Your responses should be a minimum of
100 words per question. Please type your answers and attach them on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Why are you applying for the OA position?
2. What do you hope to gain from this position and what can you bring to the OA position if hired?
2. Resume: Submit a typed resume with your completed application.
III. References
List the names of two individuals you are asking to serve as a reference. One must be employed as a staff
member of the Department of Residential Life.
1. Name: ______________________ Title:______________________ Phone: ______________________
Email: ______________________
Revised March 2016
2. Name: ______________________ Title:______________________ Phone: ______________________
Email: ______________________
IV. Additional Personal Information:
Please respond to the questions below by circling Yes or No. If you mark yes to any of the questions below,
you may be contacted for further information.
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Have you ever been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received a deferred or suspended sentence
for a felony in this or any other state, territory or country? YES NO
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Have you been found responsible for a violation of SDSU Judicial Code? YES
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Have you ever been terminated by a previous employer or resigned in lieu of termination? YES
NO
NO
V. Certification of Information
By signing this application, I declare that the statements made in the application process are true and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements may be grounds for immediate
dismissal or for removal from consideration. For positions starting in the 2016 -2017 academic year,
applications must be received April 15, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.
Signature_____________________________________
Date__________________
Turn in your completed application at the Residential Life office in Caldwell Hall.
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Interviews will be Friday, April 22, 2016. When you submit your application, you will sign up for an
interview time.
Offers of employment will be made to successful candidates during May 2016.
Note: Please inform the Department of Residential Life at 688-5148 of any changes in the status of your
application, particularly telephone and address changes.
South Dakota State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Female/Male) and offers
all benefits, services, educational and employment opportunities without regard for age, race, color, religion,
sex, disability, national origin, sexual preference or Vietnam Era veteran status. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. Proof of eligibility for employment status is required by the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986. Disabled applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during the application
process should contact Disability Services at (605) 688-4493 (TT/Voice (605) 688-4394).
If you have any questions, please contact Residential Life.
Revised March 2016