Summer 2013 & Academic Year 2013-2014
Student Staff Positions in
Residential Life!
PREREQUISITE:
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:
POSITIONS:
Must be an SF State Student in good standing during
terms of employment.
Summer 2013 and/or Academic Year 2013 – 2014
Resident Assistant [RA], Resident Assistant – Area
Government Focus [RA-AG], Resident Assistant –
Special Interest Community [RA-SIC], Community
Assistant [CA], Assistant Area Coordinator [AAC]
Completed applications should be returned to the Housing Business Office in Mary Ward Hall
no later than Friday, February 8, 2013 no later than 5pm. Please email reslife@sfsu.edu to
receive additional information regarding the student staff selection process and to request to
be added to ILearn.
Student Staff Application 2013-2014
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Mary Ward Hall
800 Font Boulevard
San Francisco, California 94132-4045
Tel:
415/338.1067
Fax:
415/338.6219
Email:
reslife@sfsu.edu
San Francisco
State University
Residential Life
Dear Student Staff Applicant:
Residential Life is hiring staff for the summer 2013 and 2013-2014 academic year. We believe
encouraging and selecting well-skilled individuals to be part of our staff will serve the best interest of
the residents and the Department of Residential Life. Every position listed is an excellent opportunity
for you to be an integral part of our community. In any of these positions, you will have the ability to
develop your building, your community, your staff, and YOURSELF!
We are looking for individuals that are serious about the positions and can define and articulate their
motivation, expectations, and desire for learning. It is important for you to demonstrate competence in
all areas of the job and have the willingness and ability to perform at a high level. These positions may
not be right for everyone, so we recommend that you consider your qualifications and interests before
you apply.
The Student Staff Selection Process for the summer and academic year will be determined by the
position for which you are applying. Selection of applicants for positions operates on a two tier-process:
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Tier One: Application Process
Candidates will be evaluated on the completed application. A completed application includes
attending an information session, observing staff working the community desk, and shadowing
an RA on rounds in the community. Consideration will also be given to your responses to the
essay questions and your prior experience. The quality of your application and experiences will
determine if you are invited to participate in the second tier of our process.
Tier Two: Interview Process
Candidates will be interviewed in an individual interview setting and a group processing session.
Individual interviews will last approximately 45 minutes, while group process sessions last
approximately 90 minutes, and are facilitated by an appropriate supervising staff member. If
you are applying for and of the Resident Assistant positions, your 45-minute interview will most
likely include current student staff members. If you are applying for multiple positions, you will
be required to schedule multiple individual interviews for each position in which you are
applying.
Attached, you will find a copy of the Student staff “One App” application for the up-coming academic
year. In addition, you will also find a Check-off Sheet to assist you in the completing all portions of the
process. The check-off sheet will need to be attached to the top of your application.
Please feel free to contact Jonathan Jacklitch or Patrick Mc Fall at reslife@sfsu.edu should you have
any questions or scheduling conflicts. We look forward to meeting you during the process. Good luck!
Respectfully,
Residential Life Staff
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATIONS BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2013 no later than 5pm TO:
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
ATTN: STUDENT STAFF SELECTION
800 FONT BOULEVARD,
MARY WARD HALL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94132-4036
Fax#: (415) 338-6219
Student Staff Application 2013-2014
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San Francisco State University
Residential Life
Student Staff Check-Off Sheet
Instructions:
Please initial next to each item on this Check-Off Sheet once you have completed them.
Sign the bottom of this document and attach to the top of your application.
Name:
______________________________________
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Request to be added to iLearn by e-mailing: reslife@sfsu.edu. Please provide
your full legal name and (if applicable) your SF State e-mail address ending in
“@mail.sfsu.edu.”
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Complete the Supplemental Cover Letter Questions.
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Complete the Scenario Questions (AAC, CA, RA-AG, RA-SIC only). You can
Find the questions on iLearn.
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Attend a mandatory information/candidate session.
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Schedule and observe a set of rounds with a current Resident Assistant.
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Schedule and observe a Resident Services 30 minute Desk shift.
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Complete the Student Assistant Employment Application.
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Complete the Personal Information Sheet.
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Upload electronic copy [Microsoft Word Format] of Application/Personal
Information Form, Resume, Cover letter, and Scenario questions to iLearn.
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Attach the Assignment Completion Form with your completed application.
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Turn in completed application and all required documents to the Housing
Business Office.
__________________
Applicant Signature
Student Staff Application 2013-2014
______________
Date Submitted
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San Francisco State University
Residential Life
Residential Life Student Staff (RA, RA-AG, RA-SIC, CA, AAC)
Supplemental Cover Letter Questions
Name: _________________________________
Position: _______________________
Please address two (2) of these questions in your cover letter. Please attach your one
page cover letter to your resume. A cover letter must be typed and follow the traditional
letter format. Available resource: www.sfsu.edu/~career/ click on the optimal resume link.
1. What qualities do you possess that make you an outstanding candidate for the position(s)
you are applying for?
RA Candidates: Please choose ONE of following questions:
2. What do you see as the needs for students in a multi-cultural society?
Or
3. Describe a community activity that you would want to do with your residents and what
would be accomplished from this activity.
Or
4. How can Resident Assistants foster and encourage an academic environment?
The information I have presented is true and correct. I understand that incomplete or false
information may subject me to disqualification from consideration for any and all positions. I
further understand that this information will be shared with members of a selection
committee for evaluation purposes.
_______________________________________
Signature of Applicant
Student Staff Application 2013-2014
______________________________
Date
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San Francisco State University
Residential Life
Student Assistant Employment Application
(Please print or type)
Student Staff Position:
PERSONAL DATA
Last Name:
SFSU ID #:
Local Address:
Permanent Address:
Class Standing:  Freshman
First Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number
 Sophomore
 Junior
Major:
Career Goal:
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Yes
Have you worked for SFSU within the last year?
Yes
 Senior
 Graduate
No
No
WORK-STUDY STUDENT APPLICANT:
Have you been awarded Work-Study by the SFSU Financial Aid Office?
Amount Now Available $
Are you enrolled full-time at SFSU?
Yes No
Yes No
STUDENT ASSISTANT APPLICANT:
Are you enrolled at least half-time at SFSU?
(If not, you are not eligible to apply.)
Yes No
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Can you type?
Yes No Typing Speed:
Ten key calculator? Yes No
Describe any experience you have had with computers:
 None
 PC
 Macintosh
 Word Processing
 Data Entry
 Other
List types of software used:
What languages, other than English, do you speak?
Please list any additional skills you have which you feel might qualify you for this position:
Please provide the following information. This data is being collected for statistical purposes in order
to comply with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights guidelines. Your completion
of this section is voluntary. Your responses are optional and will remain confidential and will not affect
your employment opportunities at the University.
Ethnic Origin:
African American/Black
Filipino
Other/Decline to State
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Native American
Latino
Asian
White
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Female
Gender:
Male
Transgender
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE (Please list most recent first)
1. Position:
Employer:
Address:
Telephone:
Dates Worked:
Supervisor:
Reason for Leaving:
Duties/Responsibilities:
2. Position:
Address:
Telephone:
Supervisor:
Duties/Responsibilities:
Employer:
3. Position:
Address:
Telephone:
Supervisor:
Duties/Responsibilities:
Employer:
Dates Worked:
Reason for Leaving:
Dates Worked:
Reason for Leaving:
Salary:
Salary:
Salary:
PROFESSIONAL JOB REFERENCES
Name:
Address:
Relation:
Name:
Address:
Relation:
Telephone:
Telephone:
The information provided on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If employed, I
will promptly inform the employer of any changes in this information. I am aware that SFSU student
assistant employment is part-time (academic year) and temporary; the employer or employee may
terminate employment at any time. I agree to complete pre-employment processing, to include
signing of the oath of allegiance and fingerprinting.
Signature
Date
In case of emergency notify:
________________________________________________________________
Address
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City
State/Zip
Telephone
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Residential Life
Personal Information
Name:
Phone Number:
EDUCATION
Major:
Minor:
Present Status:
□ Freshmen
□ Sophomore
□ Junior
□ Senior
□ Graduate
GPA Fall 2012 Semester:
Overall GPA:
Expected Date of Graduation:
I authorize the release of my grades by the appropriate University Office to verify the above.
I understand that failure to verify my GPA may impact my ability to work in Residential Life.
Signature:
Date:
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: (Use additional sheets if necessary)
The position you are applying for is for the academic year. Is there any reason you may not be able
to fulfill this obligation (e.g. graduation, study abroad, etc.)?
List involvement (volunteer or paid), including dates, with campus and/or community organizations,
and list offices held and respective responsibilities.
List any extracurricular activities in which you plan to participate next year, including offices, athletics,
internship, student teaching, part-time job, military service, and the projected weekly time
commitment.
BUILDING PREFERENCE: Please Rank 1- 5 (Considered but not guaranteed.)
Mary Ward Hall
□
Mary Park Hall
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Towers at Centennial Square
The Science & Technology Theme Community
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The Village at Centennial Square
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University Park North
University Park South
I hereby affirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge, and I acknowledge that falsification may be grounds for denial or of dismissal from
employment. I agree to complete pre-employment processing to include an oath of allegiance and
fingerprinting.
Signature:
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Date:
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