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RAMA Selection 2011-2012

Housing & Dining Services . RAMA Selection 2011-2012. K-State Housing & Dining. Composed of five major areas Residence Life Apartment Living - Jardine RA selection process is separate from hall process Dining Services Business Operations Maintenance and Facilities. H&D Goals.

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RAMA Selection 2011-2012

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  1. Housing & Dining Services RAMA Selection2011-2012

  2. K-State Housing & Dining • Composed of five major areas • Residence Life • Apartment Living-Jardine RA selection process is separate from hall process • Dining Services • Business Operations • Maintenance and Facilities

  3. H&D Goals • Residence halls are a place for more than eating and sleeping • someone to meet (new people from different places) • something to do (involvement) • something to be (academics - students) • Halls are part of the academic community • programs and initiatives • one-on-one contact with students regarding academics

  4. Position Description • Training • Required to attend all training sessions prior to fall and spring semesters • approximately 2 weeks before halls open in fall • approximately two to three days before halls open in spring

  5. Position Description (cont.) • Community and Relationship Building • One of the most important aspects of the position • This is foundational to everything that a RA / MA does • Student success, development, programming, policy enforcement • Connecting residents to appropriate resources on-campus • Continual follow-up with residents after you have directed them to resources

  6. Position Description (cont.) • Academic Initiatives • MAP-Works • 1 on 1 meetings with each of your residents • A resource person • RAs/MAs are the first line of resources • Residents will come to their RA/MA with a wide variety of issues

  7. Position Description (cont.) • Programming • Creation of a community on a floor or wing • Educating residents • One-on-one interactions

  8. Position Description (cont.) • Meetings • Hall staff meetings typically occur weekly* • One-on-ones with senior staff typically occur weekly* *may vary depending on senior staff

  9. Position Description (cont.) • Duty • RA & MA staff serve regular duty rotation for hall or complex • Building rounds to check for safety concerns and allow for interaction between staff and residents • Remain in the building or complex in case of emergencies • Confront all behavior that does not conform to Housing and Dining Services policies • Respond to all emergencies assisting residents and emergency personnel • Daily Curfew: 2:30am • Time Away is granted monthly • There will be closed weekends where you have to be on campus.

  10. Position Description (cont.) • Staff Searches • Asked to assist with following year’s selection process • provide information resources to potential candidates • evaluate potential candidates by serving as references • assist in interviews • Asked to assist with Senior Staff selection process

  11. RA vs. MA • Resident Assistant • Usually has one or two wings • Programs mostly with own wing/floor • Is responsible for working as a team • Programming requirements vary by building/complex • Focuses on academic initiatives • Promotes cross cultural communication • Runs floor government • Multicultural Assistant • Is in charge of entire community • Programs for the entire community • Is responsible for working as a team • Programming requirements vary by building/complex • Focuses on diversity initiative • Promotes cross cultural communication • Runs Diversity Team

  12. Remuneration (pay) • Room & Board • Free room provided • YOU WILL HAVE A ROOMMATE whether you choose them or you go potluck • Free board when dining centers are open to general student population • Bi-Weekly Stipend for 2011-2012 • $36.05 for RA1 (responsible for one wing) • $41.20 for RA2 (responsible for two wings) • $41.20 for MA (responsible for building or complex) • $35/week for a roommate • Free Ethernet/Wireless connection • Convenient Parking Spots

  13. Position Requirements • Must have a valid Social Security number and be eligible to be employed in the United States • Full-Time Student Status (12 hours for undergraduates / nine hours for graduate students) • If in the last semester of senior year, six hours are necessary • One full year of group living experience • Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 • In good academic standing with individual college • Cannot hold concurrent HGB/ARH positions

  14. Position Requirements (cont.) • May work/volunteer/be involved in up to 12 hours outside of the hall if approved by RLC and ADRL (Nick Lander) • No student teaching will be allowed while employed as an RA or MA • Financial Aid intent is to see if students qualify for work study and is not considered in the hiring process • Be aware that RA/MA position might effect one’s Financial Aid package • Commitment: Position is for entire academic year

  15. Position Requirements (cont.) EDCEP 311 • Expected to enroll in a Housing and Dining section of EDCEP 311 for the Spring semester. • Course #11405 Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:45am OR #11406Tuesday/Thursday 2:30-3:45pm. • Course will begin March 1, 2011. • Contact your Residence Life Coordinator if you have difficulties enrolling in section • Fall enrollment is only option if you can’t take it in Spring  This has to be approved by supervisor

  16. Residence Life Expectations • Relationships: RAs/MAs should not engage in romantic relationships with residents of their hall(s) • Keys: Misuse of keys, including K-State IDs and Temp Key Cards may result in termination • Alcohol: RAs/MAs are expected to consider carefully their use of alcohol as well as the perception that may occur when being present at a location where alcohol is served • RAs/MAs under 21: Should not drink alcohol as per Kansas State Law • RAs/MAs 21 and over: RAs/MAs must abide by the policies of the K-State Association of Residence Halls as stated in the Residence Hall Handbook

  17. Residence Life Expectations, cont. • Drugs – Use of drugs, both illegal drugs as well as misuse of prescription drugs may result in termination of the RA/MA • Transportation of residents – RAs/MAs are not permitted to transport residents under any emergency circumstance

  18. Residence Life Expectations (cont.)Outside Involvement • Hours of outside involvement: RAs/MAs are expected to make their RA/MA position a top priority • RAs/MAs may have 12 hours of outside involvement which includes a second job and leadership in student groups • Jobs are limited to work related to a major or an on-campus position • All involvement and jobs should be approved by the RLC of the RA/MA. • Jobs also require approval of the Assistant Director of Residence Life (Nick Lander)

  19. Application Process • Entirely electronic via web portal • Will be given access to electronic application the next business day after information session is held • Must fill this out before you can advance to the next step • Due Friday, December 10 at 3 pm

  20. Application Process (cont.)References • Will submit name and e-mail address for two references • If no e-mail address, you must contact Audrey Sinn (alsinn@k-state.edu or 395-5757) to have a paper form mailed to that reference • Reference will be sent an e-mail with a link to form to fill out • On-campus applicants • Your Resident Assistant or Multicultural Assistant must serve as one reference • You must also supply one reference from either a faculty member, staff member or former employer • RLCs and ARLCs cannot serve as a reference • Off-campus applicants • You must provide two references from either faculty members, staff members or former employers • Reference forms are due the same day as the application: Friday, December 10, 2010 at 3 pm

  21. Application Process (cont.)Essay Questions • Three essay questions • If applying for MA position, will have one additional essay • Can save work as you go to finish at a later date • Be concise, honest and thorough • Word count limit is 2000 characters per essay

  22. Application Process (cont.)Resume • Must upload your resume in PDF file format • Most programs have PDF creators with them as a print option • If you don’t, you can use: www.primopdf.com/

  23. Application Process (cont.)Interviews • Candidates will be notified in January via e-mail if they qualify for an interview • Will be instructed to return to web portal and sign up for an interview time • RA/MA Assessment Center will be held January 27-28, 2011 in the Gold Room of the Derby Dining Center • Feel free to utilize the resources of CES for resume help

  24. Application Process (cont.)Social • The RA/MA Candidate Social will take place January 31, 2011 from 6:00-9:00pm in the lobby of each residence hall • Strong Complex to be held in Van Zile • Informal time for you to talk with current staff • The Social will help you meet all of the RLC’s and ARLC’s

  25. Application Process (cont.)Social • Highly encouraged that you travel to each hall and mingle with Sr. Staff and talk with current RA/MA staff • Applicants are highly encouraged to attend but it is not mandatory • Dress code is jeans and K-State t-shirt

  26. Application Process (cont.)Job offers • All communication is done through email • Job offers will be extended after February 8 • If you are extended an offer, you will need to log back into the web portal to accept or decline the offer • Instructions are included in the first email that you receive

  27. Questions?

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