Resident Assistant Recruitment Interest Session

1. ResidentAssistantRecruitmentInterestSession Be A Part of Something ExtRAordinary!

2. Who Are Resident Assistants? • RAs are student staff members whom are expected to play a variety of constantly changing roles and are responsible for creating and maintaining a residential environment that is conducive to living and learning. • Each RA must be flexible and creative in meeting the residents’ needs by serving as a: • role model • mediator • university resource • advisor • community developer • programmer • educator • mentor • friend

3. Requirements for Application • Live-On Requirement • 2 semesters on campus required – living in a UTA residence hall, UTA on-campus apartment, or Centennial Court • GPA Requirement • 2.50 – Cumulative GPA at time of application • Disciplinary Status Requirement • in good standing with Office of Community Standards & Apartment & Residence Life • Housing • Rent & plan paid and current which canmeal vary.

4. 2015-16 Benefits

5. Benefits (continued) • Personal and Professional development opportunities • Training & developing transferable skills in communication, conflict mediation, goal setting, and working in a team, just to name a few • Leadership opportunities provided through conference attendance (Leadership Retreat, RA conference) and departmental committee involvement • Networking & Making Connections through community development, programming and supporting UTA events • Understanding and utilizing the chain of command within the Division of Student Affairs • RA > RD > AD > Associate Director > Director of Apartment and Residence Life > AVP > VP for Student Affairs (Dr. Quinnan)

6. As a RA, you demonstrate Maverick Pride by bringing residents to events like: • Welcome Week events • Oozeball • Bed Races • Halloween Casino Night • Athletic events • Maverick Experience preview days • Homecoming events • Late Night Breakfast • The Big Event • Block Party • and much more!

8. responsibilities • Know Your Residents! • Be a resource for your residents • Programming • Bulletin Boards/ Door Decs get creative! • Weekly Meetings • On-Call Duties • Front Desk responsibilities • Holiday/Weekend Requirements

9. Employment Dates UTA Apartments and Residence Halls: • August 2017 – May 2018 • Must attend a mandatory training at the beginning of August and the beginning of January. • Summer Employment available.

10. Requirements for Application • Live on Requirement: • 2 semesters of living on campus by May 2017 • UTA residence hall or UTA on-campus apartment or Centennial Court • GPA Requirement: • 2.50 Cumulative GPA at Application • Disciplinary Status Requirement: • In “Good Standing” with the Office of Community Standards and Apartment & Residence Life • Rent and Fees: • Rent and Meal Plan paid and current

11. Job Application Details • Apply via SNAP JOBS by February 3rd, 2017 at 11:59pm. • Submit a supplemental application [(www.uta.edu/housing) > Student Job Opportunities > Supplemental Application ] by February 6th, 2017 at 11:59pm. • Applications are read and reviewed to determine eligible and qualified candidates • Submit 3 References by February 12th at 5pm • Attend Interview Day if Selected for Interview • Applications Due Friday February 3rd, 2017 at 11:59pm!

12. Interview Process • SAVE THIS DATE: If selected to move on in our process, you will be required to attend Interview Day to remain eligible. • Interview Day • February 27th, 2017 • Will receive an email if chosen for Interview Day with the exact time & location • Will be a professional, one hour interview • Business casual attire

13. Questions?Email:livingoncampus@uta.edu The Leadership Team, Residence Directors, and Assistant Residence Directors of Apartment and Residence Life.