Resident Assistant Application

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1 Resident Assistant Applicatin We are excited that yu have decided t apply t be a Resident Assistant (RA). It is a unique pprtunity t wrk with diverse grups f students and be actively invlved n the Queens Cllege campus. Wrking in this brand new cmmunity ffers yu the special chance t make an enrmus and psitive impact n the success f yur fellw students! Mnday, February 1 st : Imprtant Dates t Remember Applicatins Available The Summit Husing Office, Frese Hall 102, Student Life 320, r qc.thesummit.husing@qc.cuny.edu t request an applicatin February 2, 4 (Tues, Thurs): 6pm February 8, 10 (Mn, Wed): 12:30pm Infrmatin Sessins (Applicatins available) Flex Space at the Summit Friday, February 19th: February 24th-March 4th: Cmpleted Applicatins due BY The Summit Husing Office Late applicatins will nt be cnsidered initially. Interviews cnducted. Candidates invited t interview via . Week f March1st: Grup Prcess Cnducted : Tues. 6pm r Fri at 1pm. *Please nte that interview AND Grup Prcess are MANDATORY Friday, March 12th: Candidates infrmed f jb ffer status via Yur cmpleted applicatin shuld cntain: Applicatin - enclsed Signed and cmpleted Wrk Histry frm - enclsed Case Study Questins enclsed Resume List f References Please feel free t cntact us if yu have any questins. We are lcated n the first flr f the Summit. Yu may als call r us: r QC.TheSummit.Husing@qc.cuny.edu Thank yu fr yur interest and gd luck!

2 Resident Assistant Applicatin Please type r print clearly in blue r black ink. Name: Last First Middle Permanent Address: Permanent Phne/Cell Phne: We will cntact yu thrugh this address. Please check this regularly thrughut the prcess. Expected Graduatin Date: GPA (Cumulative): 2.5 GPA required fr emplyment Cllege: Majr: Minr: D yu anticipate having any cmmitments that may take time away frm the RA psitin? If yes, explain: D yu plan t hld a jb during the next academic year? If yes, where? Hw many hurs per week? Are yu invlved in any activities and/r rganizatins n campus? If yes, please list and nte any ffices held. 1 P a g e

3 Resident Assistant Applicatin Please type r print clearly in blue r black ink. Wrk Histry Please attach a cpy f a current resume detailing yur emplyment, leadership experiences, and extracurricular activities. I declare all infrmatin given is accurate and cmplete. I have read and understand the Resident Assistant jb descriptin. I give Capstne Management permissin t verify with Queens Cllege and any previus emplyer, my emplyment, grade pint average and student cnduct recrd. Signed: Date: Print Name: 2 P a g e

4 Resident Assistant Applicatin Please type n additinal pages. Belw are questins that will help us get t knw yu better. Please prvide shrt answers (apprximately 150 wrds - typed) t these questins n a separate piece f paper. Answers shuld be well thught ut and hnest. 1. Hw wuld yu describe a Resident Assistant t a parent? 2. Define a residence hall cmmunity and hw yu believe an RA can impact the cmmunity. 3. If hired, what gals wuld yu set fr yurself and yur cmmunity (flr and larger Summit cmmunity)? 4. What issues d yu think freshmen and upper-class students will face living n-campus? 3 P a g e

5 Resident Assistant Capstne On-Campus Management, LLC Jb Descriptin Jb Title: Reprts T: Resident Assistant Assistant Directr f Husing and Residence Life FLSA Status: Nn-Exempt Summary A Resident Assistant is respnsible fr psitively fstering a high-quality living and learning experience fr residents. The Resident Assistant will cmplement a student s academic gals and persnal grwth by serving as a psitive rle mdel and resurce. RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS Cmmunity Develpment Identify yur residents and knw where they live within first three weeks f the semester. Ntify supervisr f rmmate cnflicts immediately and assist with rmmate mediatins / cntracts. Be available t residents and maintain high level f visibility in the buildings. Encurage residents t take respnsibility fr incidents and events in the cmmunity. Maintain a psitive flr cmmunity thrugh pen cmmunicatin and prgramming. Identify and ffer assistance t residents and clleagues n persnal, academic, wellness, r ther special issues. Respnd and reprt behavir that is inapprpriate / discriminatry / harassing in nature (racial, ethnic, religius, ability, gender, and/r sexual identity). Create and maintain bulletins in living area t prvide infrmatin t residents Safety and Security Be familiar with The Summit Rules and Regulatins, Queens Cllege and CUNY guidelines and plicies and the Resident Assistant Manual. Interpret and enfrce cllege and Residence Hall regulatins and plicies. Learn and implement building-wide emergency respnse prcedures. Invite and include Queens Public Safety fficers in prgramming. Cmplete and submit Incident Reprts immediately fllwing an incident. Respnd t situatins needing attentin (whether r nt n duty r in yur assigned building). Observe residents t identify emtinal, relatinship, psychlgical, academic r scial prblems. Intervene apprpriately r reprt, as needed. Prgramming Crdinate and cmplete at least fur (4) prgrams per semester. Encurage and invlve residents t develp and implement prgrams. Cmplete and submit a Prgram Prpsal at least three (7) days in advance f prgram. Purchase apprval must be btained in advance frm supervisr. Evaluate and cmplete Prgram Evaluatin within three (3) days f prgram cmpletin. Submit prgramming receipts t supervisr within 24 hurs f purchase. Facility Management Assist with rm cnditin assessments prir t Mve-In and after Mve-Out. Cllect cmpleted Rm Cnditin Reprts fllwing Check-In. Assist with the pening and clsing f the buildings. Cnduct health, safety and maintenance inspectins as scheduled and fllw-up accrdingly. 4 P a g e

6 Reprt maintenance cncerns fr yur flr and the buildings. Administrative Participate in training and administrative tasks which ccur prir t classes beginning and after classes end. Maintain cnfidentiality. Infrming yur supervisr is nt a breach f cnfidentiality and RAs are expected t keep their supervisrs apprised f any ptential prblem. Cmprmising cnfidentiality culd result in the immediate terminatin f emplyment. Perfrm administrative duties in a thrugh and timely manner, including, but nt limited t, preparing biweekly reprts, ccupancy reprts, damage billing, surveys, and reprting f maintenance issues. Participate in RA selectin, training, and ther events as assigned. Attend all in-services, meetings, and events as assigned. This will generally include three (3) in-services a semester, bi-weekly meeting with supervisr and weekly staff meeting. Use Facebk and ther n-line cmmunity grups in a befitting way t be a psitive rle and student leader. Inapprpriate cmments, phts r psting culd result in terminatin f Resident Assistant psitin. Cnsult with supervisr prir t discussing cmmunity related issues with the press (Queens, lcal r natinal). Duty Staff cverage/duty will be required during academic calendar break perids (hlidays and extended time). Schedule will be determined by the staff. Participate in n-call duty rtatin fr bth buildings (requires walking utside t access 2 nd building). Use duty cell phne in prfessinal manner and fr business purpses nly. Pick-up and return duty cell phne at assigned times. Requirements fr emplyment Maintain a cumulative GPA f 2.5 prir t and during RA term. Maintain full-time enrllment and gd standing with the cllege. May nt hld additinal emplyment exceeding 20 hurs per week and must have supervisr apprval. Supplemental emplyment must wrk arund RA bligatins. Maintain less than 18 credit hurs (12 hurs fr grads) unless prir apprval has been granted by supervisr. Sphmre class standing prir t cmmencement f RA term. May nt participate in an internship/student teaching withut prir apprval frm supervisr. May nt hld majr ffice in student gvernment withut prir apprval frm supervisr. Perfrm ther duties as assigned by supervisr. Expectatins Cntinuusly build knwledge base and enhance skills. Respnd prmptly t resident s needs, requests fr service and assistance. Demnstrate accuracy and thrughness. Shw respect and sensitivity fr cultural differences; prmte a harassment-free envirnment. Treat residents and clleagues with respect; wrk with integrity; uphld rganizatinal values. Priritize and plan wrk activities; use time efficiently and cmplete tasks n time. Manage cmpeting demands; deal with frequent changes, delays r unexpected events. Be available and n time when required. Fllw instructins, respnd t management directin; ability t cmmit t additinal wrk hurs as needed. Vlunteer readily; ask fr and ffer help when needed. Cmpensatin Single Efficiency Apartments ($6,875 per semester) 5 P a g e

7 Resident Assistant Applicatin Please type r print clearly in blue r black ink. Reference Infrmatin Please list the name, phne number, and address f three peple we can cntact t discuss yur ptential perfrmance as a Resident Assistant. One persn must be a member f the Queens Cllege faculty r staff. Other apprpriate peple t list include: supervisrs at ff-campus jbs, clergy members, r any ther persn that has had cntact with yu in a prfessinal r leadership fashin. Yu may nt use family members as a reference. Cntact #1: Name Relatinship t Applicant Phne Number Address Cntact #2: Name Relatinship t Applicant Phne Number Address Cntact #3: Name Relatinship t Applicant Phne Number Address 6 P a g e