Employment Opportunities
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Most Resident Advisor positions are filled by a yearly process called Student Staff Selection. The final deadline for Fall 2010 consideration is January 25, 2010.
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What is a Resident Advisor?
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What are the responsibilities of a Resident Advisor?
The RA takes on many different responsibilities. He/she will organize activities for the residents on his/her floor; be available to assist students in many different capacities; be knowledgeable of the condition of the floor and maintain an environment conducive to both academic endeavors and community interaction; be "on duty" on a rotating basis with other staff in their residence hall in the evening to maintain an appropriate atmosphere and deal with emergencies; assist with the opening and closing of the halls; maintain all room inventory forms and do periodic room checks to ensure the safety of the residents; and above all act as a responsible leader and as a positive role model for all students.
How will the position benefit my personal growth?
Through training and interaction with other staff, administration, faculty and students, there will be many opportunities for personal growth. The opportunity to develop skills through participation in workshops on communication skills, time management, stress management, assertiveness training, community building, programming, leadership development, etc. enable you to take a closer look at yourself and provide you with the skills to help others in the process.
RA Skill Session
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Fall and Spring Training
Some of the topics covered in training sessions include: Communication, Community Building, Mediation Skills, Connecting Student to the Rider Community, Community Values, Housing Policies and Procedures, Crisis and Emergency Preparedness, Fire Safety and Simulation, Sexual Assault Response, Confrontation and Crisis Management Skills
What is the compensation for the Resident Advisor position?
Resident Advisors will be paid a salary on a monthly basis and receive a scholarship to be applied to their tuition bill. RAs reside in a single room at the double rate. Resident Advisors are generally hired for an academic year (August through May).
| RA COMPENSATION | 1st Year RA | 2nd Year RA | 3rd Year RA |
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Annual Stipend Paid Bi-Weekly |
$4641 | $4714 | $4762 |
| Annual Room and Board Scholarship | $1850 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Value of a singe room at a double rate | $1860 | $1860 | $1860 |
| TOTAL VALUE | $8351 | $8474 | $8522 |
How are Resident Advisors selected?
To become a Resident Advisor you must meet several criteria:
1) Any other employment or other major commitments must be approved in advance.
2) Should have a 2.5 cumulative average at time of application, and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
3) To be a student in good standing with the University.
4) Should have resided in residential housing at least one term.
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RA Application Deadline for Fall 2010 Consideration: |
January 25, 2010 Complete Applications should be turned into Jane Ferrick in the ADOS office (See application link below) |
| RA Group Process | Saturday, February 6, 2009 9am-12noon (Van will leave from front of the WCC student center at 8:30am) |
| RA Skill Session (Required) | |
| RA Individual Interviews | February 8, 2010 -February 10, 2010 by appointment on the WCC campus |
| Notification of Hire | Prior to room selection |
| Transition Day | April 21, 2010 at 10PM in the BLC Theater (Van will leave from the front of the WCC student center at 9:30PM) |
Through these contacts, we hope to provide the opportunity for you to express your skills and abilities.
Interested students should contact Amjad Abdo at ext. 7019. As you consider this position, speak with your RA or any Residence Life staff member about the job. You will find that the current staff has found it to be a truly valuable and challenging experience. As an RA you will assist other students and in the process you will develop skills that can be applicable in your future career.
