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| Develop and maintain relationships with the residents on his /her floors | |
| Promote and encourage an appreciation of diversity among residents and encourage interaction among residents on their floors and within the campus community | |
| Encourage the community to address and resolve problems on their own. In situations where intervention is necessary serve as mediator |
Programming
The RA is expected to:
| Assess the social and education needs and interest of their residents and present quality programs that meet those needs | |
| Effectively plan, advertise, and implement his/her programs in a timely manner | |
| Effectively create passive programming initiatives, such as bulletin boards and door decorations |
Administrative Tasks
The RA is expected to:
| Take part in the weekly duty rotation in your residence hall/building group | |
| Submit all paperwork in a timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to opening and closing forms, programming forms, policy violation reports, staff reports, room condition reports, work order requests and other paperwork as assigned | |
| Perform all other duties as assigned by your building supervisor | |
| Completely walk through his/her floors on a daily basis and report any concerns in the areas of housekeeping, maintenance, and vending areas. This walk-through should include maintaining bulletin boards and removing outdated materials | |
| Attend staff meetings and one-on-one sessions with your building supervisor |
Role Model
The RA is expected to:
| Obey all federal, state, and local laws, the Towson University Code of Student Conduct, and all Department of Housing and Residence Life policies | |
| Support and promote all policies, procedures, and programs initiated by the Department of Housing and Residence Life while actively supporting and appreciating diversity | |
| Promote full cooperation with all departments within the University and make all appropriate referrals | |
| Be accessible and approachable; project a demeanor that is kind, caring and friendly | |
| Bear in mind that as a staff member, his/her behavior on or off campus will influence how the residents perceive him/her |
Policy implementation
The RA is expected to:
| Fully understand, explain, and enforce the Department of Housing and Residence policies and the University’s Code of Student Conduct | |
| Address all inappropriate behavior and policy violations. Submit Policy violation and/or staff reports in a timely manner as instructed |
Job Commitments
Commitments for the Resident Assistant Position 2013 -2014
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April, 2013
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Spring Connection Day
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3-7 p.m.
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August 11-12, 2013
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Move-in for RA Training
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Tentative
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August 13 - 23, 2013
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Training*
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August 24, 2013
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Opening Day for First Year Students
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Tentative
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August 24 - 27, 2013
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Opening and Orientation Activities
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Tentative
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Tuesdays
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RA Class/In-service
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3:30-4:45 p.m.
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Thursdays
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Staff Meeting
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3:30-4:45 p.m.
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RA Selection Interviews
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Fall and Spring Semester
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TBD
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HRL Signature Programs
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Attend and support
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TBD
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All Break Closings
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Stay late
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All Break Openings
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Arrive Early
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January 21-24, 2014
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January Training
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Tentative
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May 2014
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Semester Closing
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*ALL staff must attend Fall Training regardless of academic, experiential education commitments or prior service to the department.
Please note: Evening and weekend work is required
*All dates are subject to change.These dates are set based on the academic calendar of the university and may require changes based on institutional changes. This list is of basic all department initiatives and is not meant to be all inclusive of work requirements.
If you have circumstances that conflict with the above dates, please contact:
Lisa Simmons
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Email: lsimmons@towson.edu
Phone: 410-704-2023
Qualifications
Resident Assistant applicants must:
| Be a full time undergraduate student carrying a minimum of 12 credits | |
| Be a current sophmore status or above with a minimum of 24 credits earned | |
| Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of the application | |
| Not be on disciplinary/residence life probation at time of employment |
Compensation
| Room and meal plan - annual value of $8,499 (current value) & a $25/week stipend | |
| Effective Leadership skills | |
| Interpersonal Communication skills | |
| Community involvement |
Job Requirements
| Successful candidates must be available Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 – 4:45pm for training and meetings in 2012-2013. | |
| Evening and weekend work is required | |
| Employment outside of the Resident Assistant position is limited to no more than 10 hours per week. | |
| Due to competing job requirements, RAs are not able to be Orientation Leaders for the 2012 – 2013 academic year |
Applications Due and References Due
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March 1
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Friday
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5 p.m.
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via Sharepoint
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Other Important Dates
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RA Information Session
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February 10 |
7 p.m.
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Chesapeake I & II
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RA Information Session
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February 11 |
6 p.m.
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Potomac
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RA Information Session
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February 12 |
7 p.m.
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Loch Raven 204
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RA Information Session
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February 13 |
7 p.m.
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Chesapeake I & II
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RA Information Session
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February 14 |
7 p.m.
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Chesapeake I & II
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RA Information Session
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February 15 |
4 p.m.
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WVC Ballroom A
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Application Due
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March 1 |
5 p.m
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via Sharepoint
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Interviews
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March 9
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9-5 p.m |
TBD
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Interviews
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March 10
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9-5 p.m |
TBD
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Notification
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April 2
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TBA
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via e-mail
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**PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for hire, ALL candidates must attend an interview session.
FAQ's of the 2013 - 2014 RA Process
- Question: Do I need to pay my room deposit by March 13th at 5pm?
Answer: If you are eligible to live on campus, consider where you would like to live next year if you do not get the RA job. If you intend to live on campus for the 2013-2014 academic year, you MUST pay the $350 deposit no later than 5pm on March 13th. If you do not want to live on campus if you are not an RA – DO NOT pay the deposit. Should you get the RA job, your deposit is refunded to you. The same applies for those paying a deposit for Capstone properties (Tubman, Paca, and Millennium).
- Question: If I live off-campus can I still apply to be an RA?
Answer: Yes. Applicants do not need any prior living experience on Towson University’s campus in order to apply to be an RA. Due to the nature of the position, it is beneficial to have lived on campus, but not required.
- Question: What does sophomore status mean? Is it based on number of credits?
Answer: The sophomore status applies to experience as a college student. By Fall semester 2013, you need to be starting your second year as a college student, with a minimum of 24 credits earned as of June 2013.
- Question: Who should I get to write my reference?
Answer: One reference must be from a staff member or leader from the Towson University community. It can be your RA, Residence Life Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator, supervisor, professor, advisor, and president or organization officer of a student group. The other should be a work reference or someone that can comment on your potential as an employee and leader. The reference should not be a friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, relative, fiancé or roommate.
- Question: What if I can’t make it to my interview?
Answer: Unfortunately, you are not eligible for hire. All candidates must attend the entire interview in order to be considered for hire. This cannot be rescheduled due to time constraints.
- Question: Can I choose the building in which I work?
Answer: No. We will take your Residential Learning Community and housing option preferences into consideration; however, we determine your placement based on the information gathered during our interview process. Ultimately we are building a team to meet the needs of the building and the residents that live there.
- Question: I am going to Student Teach or have Internship in the fall, can I apply?
Answer: No. First semester RA staff are not permitted to Student Teach or work a 6 or more credit Internship.
- Question: When will I find out if I am hired?
Answer: Letters will be emailed on April 2nd from Housing & Residence Life. If hired, you will find out your building placement on or before April 22nd.
- Question: I am graduating in December 2013 or going on Study Abroad in Spring 2014, can I apply?
Answer: No. The RA position is a full academic year commitment.
References
As a part of the application process you must submit two (2) references. Reference forms are included in the application packet. Electronic copies of the references form will be accepted from email of the writer of the reference sent directly to lsimmons@towson.edu
At least one reference must be from a Towson University faculty or staff member. The other may come from someone who knows you well (current/former employer, faculty, staff or officer of club organization.)
RA Application
You must attend an info session to receive instructions on how to apply
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Sunday, February 10th Chesapeake I & II -- 7-8pm Monday, February 11th Potomac -- 6-7 pm Tuesday, February 12th Loch Raven 204 -- 7-8 pm Wednesday, February 13th Chesapeake I & II – 7-8 pm Thursday, February 14th Chesapeake I & II – 7-8 pm Friday, February 15th WVC Ballroom A – 4-5 pm |
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