Resident Staff Selection 2013-14
The Office of Residence Life is pleased you are interested in applying for the Resident Assistant (RA) position. This position is an exceptional leadership opportunity that offers many challenges and rewards. We hope that you will find the selection process to be an opportunity to learn about yourself as well as the Office of Residence Life. Please take a few minutes to carefully read the position description and complete the application and all the requested materials located at http://www.fairfield.edu/mentor
Overview
The RA is a full-time undergraduate student who serves as a University representative and is an integral member of the Office of Residence Life team in managing the day-to-day operations of the University's residence halls. Responsibilities include developing a living and learning community, cultivating relationships with students residing in their assigned areas, implementing our Jesuit and Catholic mission and vision, conducting regular inspections of their floors/area, participating in a rotating duty schedule, and assisting in the implementation of the community development model. The position is a 9-month appointment, beginning approximately 1.5 weeks prior to the start of the academic year.
Candidate Requirements
RAs must:
- Have sophomore, junior, or senior status
- Be a full-time student
- Have no active record of University disciplinary action at the time of application or during the process
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.8 cumulative at the time of application
- Demonstrate strong leadership and possess sensitivity for the welfare of fellow students. Experience in residence hall living is highly recommended.
Compensation
Traditional Residence Hall RAs receive room and board (approximately $12,550). The Townhouse and Apartment RAs receive room only (approximately $10,200 and $10,530 respectively). In addition, the RA receives a stipend in the fall and spring.
Due Date |
Description |
2/1/13 |
Deadline to submit application materials by 4:30 p.m. |
2/11-2/15 |
Individual Interviews as indicated on your application. |
2/11 |
Group Process Interview as indicated on your application |
3/1 |
Offer and alternate letters will be delivered via e-mail to candidates |
3/8 |
Acceptance letters for all positions |
3/22-4/19 |
Mandatory RA class (2 sections) Tuesday (6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m.) and Friday (3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.) |
4/2 |
RA Orientation and building assignment (location and time to be announced) |
These are required events (put them in your calendar) |
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Documents for the RA Selection Process
The RA application deadline (including submission of references) is Friday, February 1st, 2013. This deadline should ensure that candidates have enough time to thoughtfully complete their application.
- Resident Assistant Job Description (PDF)
- Resident Assistant Application (www.fairfield.edu/mentor)
- Residence Life Reference Survey (www.fairfield.edu/mentor)
- Residential Colleges and Formal Living and Learning Communities Overview (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Mentor Login for Students
- http://www.fairfield.edu/mentor
- Login using your NetID username and password.
- Click on Institutional Tools
- Click on the Applications Tab
- Select the Resident Assistant Application 2013-2014
Study Abroad Students
Students who will be abroad next semester are still eligible to apply for the RA position. They will not participate in the group process interview, however phone interview(s) will be conducted on your interview date(s) or an in-person interview can be done before December 21, 2012.
Contact Information
Nathan Lubich
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Fairfield University
nlubich@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4215