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2012-2013 Resident Assistant Recruitment and Selection Process (Presentation Pt 2). UG Recruitment Timeline. 16 January 7 Feb; 9 Feb; 13 Feb; 14 Feb 17 February 20 – 24 February 24 February 27 February-9 March 19 March. UG Applications are available online
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2012-2013 Resident Assistant Recruitment and Selection Process (Presentation Pt 2)
UG Recruitment Timeline 16 January 7 Feb; 9 Feb; 13 Feb; 14 Feb 17 February 20 – 24 February 24 February 27 February-9 March 19 March UG Applications are available online Mandatory Information Sessions UG Applications due no later than 5:00 p.m. GMT Application is evaluated. Invites for interviews emailed Interviews Decision emails sent
PG Recruitment Timeline 16 Jan 27 April 30 April – 4 May 4 May 7 – 18 May 22 May PG Applications are available online PG Applications due no later than 5:00 p.m. GMT Application is evaluated Email inviting qualified candidates to interview Interview Decision emails sent
Resident Assistant (RA) The Resident Assistant • Each RA will be responsible for approximately ~40 students • Fulfil ‘on-call’ duties for the whole site where appropriate. • Duties include office hours, site mobile & after-hours response, peer mentoring, crisis management, and event planning
Position RequirementsFor All Positions • Be a fully matriculated student in good academic standing at the University of Edinburgh • Good disciplinary standing within Accommodation Services. • Must have lived in shared university accommodation at the university level, preferably at the University of Edinburgh. • Be available for a full lease contract (9 months UG; 12 months PG) • Return to the University approximately 1 week before CUW to begin Training (tentatively 31 August 2012) • For UG posts, return by on the Friday before CUW in January 2013
Understanding the RA Post • Time Commitment • The position is the principle non-academic activity • All staff are required to return to the accommodation at the beginning of Sept • 30 hours per month • After hiring, discuss outside jobs and significant time commitments with your line manager.
Understanding the RA Post • Training/Induction • Attend all training sessions and in-services • Role model • Serve as a role model following all policies and procedures as outlined by Accommodation Services and the University • Professionalism is extremely important!
Understanding the RA Post • Teamwork • Work collaboratively with supervisor and other staff to meet the needs of students • Event Committee expectations • Administration • Complete various reports (including those related to event planning and timesheets) • Assist in Check-in & Welcome of students • Site meetings