Resident Advisor Application

First Name *

Last Name *

Cell Phone

Dorm, Floor, and Room Number *

Permanent Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Home Phone

ALC Email *

Academic Information:

Current Grade Classification: *

FR

SO

JR

SR

Cumulative GPA:

Last Semester GPA:

Total number of credit hours complete with end of THIS semester:

Major:

Minor:

Projected Graduation Date: *

Is there any reason you would not be able to complete two consecutive semesters as a Resident Advisor? If yes, explain: *

Yes

No

Explanation

General Information:

Please list your previous work experience, beginning with most recent:

Employer, Duties, and Dates

1. Why are you interested in becoming a Resident Advisor? Briefly describe the activities/experiences you have been involved with/had which will aid in effectively performing the job of a Resident Advisors. *

2. In regards to the RA position, what do you consider to be your greatest skill? *

3. From your personal perspective, what do you think are the three most important functions of a Resident Advisor:

The following statements are intended to cover primary guidelines of employment for residence hall staff. They are not inclusive of all residence hall staff responsibilities. Please read and initial each statement to indicate your understanding.

Period of employment: begins with Residence Hall Staff training about 7-10 days prior to the first day of check-in in August until the date of closing the residence halls in May. Staff members are expected to be the last to leave and the first to return at all major breaks during the academic year (Thanksgiving, Semester break, and Spring Break). *

Agree

Staff members are expected to adhere to a confidentiality agreement which will be signed during training. *

Yes

Staff members are expected to attend all staff training, staff meetings and development sessions provided. *

Yes

Staff members are expected to remain registered, full-time students at ALC in good social and academic standing with a 2.50 cumulative GPA or better and earn a 2.50 GPA or better each term of employment. I further understand that my grades will be reviewed each semester. *

Yes

I have read the RA job description and meet the outlined qualifications. The information contained in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. *

Yes

Name *

Date *

You must have three recommendations (1 from an R.A., 1 from a work supervisor, & 1 from a faculty or staff member). Have them submit recommendations to Christine Stumbo, DSC 205.