Resident Assistant Application 2014-2015 Resident Assistant (RA) positions are available in a variety of locations on campus and serve various student populations. These positions require students to serve as advisors, counselors, mediators, and resources to their peers. Currently RA positions are available in the following locations: Residence Halls: Cook Hall (6), Durfee Hall (4), Dykstra (12), Gilmore (5), Kollen (12), Lichty (3), Phelps (6), Scott (5), VanVleck (2), Voorhees (5), Wyckoff (5) and College East Apartments (3). Some of these positions may be filled by returning staff members. Cottages/Apartments: Some cottage or apartment RA positions may be available for new applicants; however, preference for these positions is given to returning RA staff. 1. The application deadline is Monday, January 13, 2014 at 5pm. Your completed application should be delivered to Student Development in the DeWitt Center and 2 letters of recommendation submitted online. Late applications will only be processed after all applications turned in on time are evaluated. 2. The interview: It is possible that you will not be offered an opportunity for an in person interview. If you are selected an interview, you will be contacted via email. Once you receive an interview offer it is your responsibility to sign up for an interview time at the Student Development office, as times may quickly fill up. There will be four different times from which you can choose to interview: Friday, January 24 5:20pm – 7:00pm Science Center 1019 Friday, January 24 7:20pm – 9:00pm Science Center 1019 Saturday, January 25 9:20am – 11:00am Science Center 1019 Saturday, January 25 12:20pm – 2:00pm Science Center 1019 3. Academics and Behavioral Good Standing: Hope College is committed to seeking applicants with strong academics. Candidates must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average to be considered for an RA position. Additionally, students who are on behavioral probation will be considered only after a discussion about the nature of the judicial violation. In some cases students with certain judicial violations will not be considered for an RA position. Anyone with special circumstances regarding GPA or judicial status should contact the Director of Residential Life and Housing, John Jobson. 4. Housing Assignment: Your housing assignment is dependent on department need and your own qualifications. Our goal is to match individual strengths with housing needs. We also strive toward a diversity of staff in each residential area. Gender assignment of halls may be changed after the hiring process. In the event of gender inequity (i.e., a female happens to be in an all-male location) reassignments may occur after room draw. 5. Compensation: The Board of Trustees sets RA compensation rates in January. We anticipate the 2013-2014 rates to be a small increase over our current year’s rates. Current RAs make between $1,634.00 (cottages and apartments) and $ $3,714.50 (residential halls) for the academic year. RAs receive a check every other week. Like all student jobs, the Office of Financial Aid is informed of what RAs make, so it’s possible that compensation might affect an RA’s aid package. Please call or visit the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@hope.edu or x7765 for more details. 6. Offers will be extended by Tuesday, February 4, 2014. You will be expected to either accept or decline the position by Friday, February 7, 2014 at 5pm. 7. Any additional accommodation issues or general questions should be discussed with Toni Gordon, Selection Coordinator. Please call x6300 or email at RAselection@hope.edu if you have any questions. We look forward to reviewing your application. RA Application Updated 11/12/12 Important Dates and Information for New Resident Assistants Leadership Summit/ RA Kick-Off Day Saturday, April 5, 2012 9:00am-5:00pm RA Seminar Series (3 sessions held consecutive weeks) Tuesday 11:00-11:50am March 25, April 1, 8 Tuesday 7:00-7:50pm March 25, April 1, 8 Wednesday 7:00-7:50pm March 26, April 2, 9 Thursday 11:00-11:50am March 27, April 3, 10 *You will be asked to select a section upon accepting your RA position offer. Attendance at all 3 sessions is mandatory for newly hired RAs. RA Training Expectations RAs are required to attend RA training in its entirety. RA Training will take place in August 2014 and January 2015. August training dates are August 15-21, 2014 In addition to training, Hall Resident Assistants also assist with portions of Orientation from Friday, August 22 to Monday, August 25 (such as all hall meetings, floor/wing/cluster meetings, etc). RA Rejuvenation (spring training) is Saturday, January 3, 2015. RAs are expected to return to campus on Friday, January 2, 2015 in order to participate in RA Rejuvenation. Please Note Newly hired RAs will not be allowed to serve as Assistant Directors for Orientation due to training conflicts. Returning RAs assigned to a cottage or apartment may apply to serve as an Orientation Assistant only if they get prior permission from Dee Campanella, Associate Director of Residential Life and Housing. IN ADDITION, fall athletes, and other activities such as worship team members and others, might not have the opportunity to become RAs as it conflicts with the RA training expectations. As mentioned, you are required to attend RA training in its totality. With this in mind, please talk to your coach and extracurricular advisor to see if this is something you can do. There are no exceptions for any date during training. Please strongly consider this information as you apply. RA Application Updated 11/12/12 Resident Assistant Application 2014-2015 Please return to Student Development Office by 5:00 PM on Monday, January 13, 2014. Please type or print legibly. Name ____________________________________________________________ Year __________________________ Student ID _________________________________________________________ GPA _________________________ Current Campus Address _________________________________________ Cell Phone ________________________ Home Address __________________________________________________ Home Phone ______________________ E-mail Address ____________________________________________________________________________________ Academic Interest/Major ____________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever been charged with a judicial infraction from the start of your Hope academic career until the present time? Please check yes or no. YES _____ NO ______ If yes, please provide a brief explanation: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Extracurricular activities you have been involved in during college (include: internships, organizations, ensembles, Greek, student teaching/observing, athletics, etc): ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Extracurricular activities you anticipate being involved in during the 2014-15 school year: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please indicate places you have lived on campus: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ RA Application Updated 11/12/12 Current or previous employment experiences: Employer Employer Phone Position Held / Title May we contact this employer? Anticipated employment during the 2014-15 school year: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ RA Application Updated 11/14/13 Residential Area Interests Please understand that your preferences will be taken into consideration, however placement will depend upon department need. Please identify two communities you are committed to working within (I.E Kollen or Gilmore… etc). You must identify two and there is no specific order. Essay Please respond to each of the following questions. Limit each response to 150-250 words. 1. Why do you think you would be an exceptional Resident Assistant? What sets you apart from other men and women that are applying for this position? Focus on specific qualities you would bring to the position and how you have demonstrated those qualities in the past (i.e. through involvement in other activities, organizations, etc.). 2. Describe a challenging situation that you have faced. Please include why it was a challenge, how you resolved it, and what you would have done differently if given the chance. Letters of Recommendation Please submit two letters of recommendation using the attached forms. At least one recommendation should be from a Hope community member such as a faculty member, staff, coach, or advisor. If desired, you may submit more than two letters of recommendation. Recommendations should NOT be from other students or family members. (Your RD will be at the decision making table, so you are best served by having someone other than your RD complete the form). Recommendations are to be completed through the following link: http://hope.edu/student/residential/ra/RA_recommendation_form.htm I have asked the following individuals to write a recommendation for me: Name _________________________________________ Name _________________________________________ Title __________________________________________ Title __________________________________________ Email Address__________________________________ Email Address__________________________________ I certify that I have read and understand the job description of the position for which I am applying. I also certify that the information given in this application is correct and honest and that I will inform Student Development if there are any changes. In addition, I understand that my signature on this application grants Student Development permission to verify my GPA and judicial record. ______________________________________ Signature ___________________________________ Date REMINDER – Interviews: You may be selected for an interview. You will receive an email indicating your application and interview status and it is your responsibility to sign up for an interview time in the Student Development Office. RA Application Updated 11/14/13