Get Involved in Residential Life!

1. Get Involved in Residential Life! Learn about the available positions Follow application timelines Fill out the application Use the following information to help you choose the position(s) you would like to pursue. Click on the boxes for more information in each category. Resume Tips Interview Etiquette Follow up after the interview Contact Information ***Your computer must be connected to the internet to take advantage of this information.

2. Residential Life Positions Please click on any position you are interested in to see a job description and application procedure. Residential Life Positions OCCSS Position Learning Support Services Positions Community Assistant FYRE Paraprofessional Residential College Paraprofessional Community Liaison Desk Assistant Success Coach LRC Tutor Resident Fellow Back to Home

3. CAs live on every floor, section or wing of the residence halls and assist students with their transition to college CAs serve as mentors and friends throughout the academic year and plan activities for the residents Contact: Robert.A.Perez.1@asu.edu Community Assistant (CA) Job Description Application Materials Departmental Website Back to Home

4. DAs are customer service representatives at the 24-hour residence hall desks They serve as a primary source of information and service for residents and visitors to ASU Contact: Kendra.Bumpus@asu.edu Desk Assistant (DA) Job Description Application Materials Departmental Website Back to Home

5. Tutors assist students in subject concepts, academic skills and strategies for various subjects The subjects include math, business, physical and life sciences, languages and engineering Tutors also provide test reviews Contact: Jeffrey.Banner@asu.edu Learning Resource Center (LRC) Tutor Job Description Application Materials Departmental Website Back to Home

6. Success coaches help student achieve academic success through weekly coaching sessions Coaches motivate students by providing structure, support, feedback and referrals Contact: ColleenRS@asu.edu Success Coach Job Description Application Materials Departmental Website Back to Home

7. Residential College Paraprofessional • Works for an academic college to bridge classroom and residential experiences • Connects with students personally and as a mentor • Works in partnership with the Community Assistant staff • Participates in a 400-level Leadership Internship Next

8. Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering Residential College, Rebecca Lish, rebecca.lish@asu.edu College of Design, Athena Residential College, Timothy Kniseley, timothy.kniseley@asu.edu Herberger College of the Arts Residential College, David Logan, david.logan@asu.edu Barrett, The Honors College, Keith Southergill, keith.southergill@asu.edu University College, Explorers Residential College, Stephanie Funk, stephanie.funk@asu.edu Live Well @ ASU, Freddy Roman, fredeswinda.roman@asu.edu WP Carey School of Business Residential College, Hope Larsen, hope.larsen@asu.edu College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Residential College, Bill Martin, william.martin@asu.edu Mary Lou Fulton College of Education Residential College, Jessica Mahony, jessica.mahony@asu.edu Residential College Paraprofessional Application procedures vary by residential college, please contact the specific coordinator if you are interested in a position. Back to Home

9. FYRE paraprofessionals bridge the gap between campus life and academic support in the residence halls Focus on social and academic transition from high school to the university Contact: Jennifer.Sorenson@asu.edu First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) Paraprofessional Job Description Application Materials Recommendation Forms Departmental Website Back to Home

10. Serve as a liaison and advocate for Learning Support Services Primary presenter of Success workshops and Software workshops Contact: Jacqueline.Todd@asu.edu Resident Fellow Job Description Application Materials Departmental Website Back to Home

11. Serve as a liaison between the university and the off-campus student population living in an apartment complex Assist students in solving minor issues, educate students about their rights and responsibilities and coordinate programs for apartment residents Contact: Ian.Goodwin@asu.edu Community Liaison Job Description Application Materials Departmental Website Back to Home

12. Position Timelines • Each position has a different recruitment and selection timeline • Pay special attention to: • Application deadlines • Interview dates/timeline • Acceptance deadlines Back to Home

13. Filling Out Applications • Fill out all required sections • Include all extra attachments • Double check your work • Any applications without the proper information may not be considered by the selection team • Follow up with those people you ask for letters of support or recommendation letters Back to Home

14. Resume Tips • Outline your personal, educational and work-related experiences • Focus on your strengths and qualifications for the specific position • Keep it brief, clear, and succinct  • Adapt resume templates to your needs Next

15. Resume Tips • Have someone else look over and critique the resume before submission • If submitting the resume electronically • Save as an Adobe .pdf so that the format doesn’t change in transit • If saving as another file extension (i.e. .doc/.docx) send it to a friend and make sure it looks the way you expected it to • Sometimes newer versions of Microsoft Word do not convert to older versions correctly Next

16. Resume Tip Websites • ASU Career Services • The Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) • Introduction and Overview of a Resume • Resume Design • Virginia Tech Career Services • Ferrum College Resume Writing • Search engines such as Google will also help you find resume templates, samples and tips Back to Home

17. Interview Tips • Know the company/department • Research the company or department and note important points from their history or future goals • Review the job description and expectations • Match your skills the position description • Practice • Ask someone you trust to help you do a “dry run” of your interview, this way you can develop strategies to deal with difficult questions Next

18. Interview Tips • Attire • Dress on the conservative side • Personal grooming is very important • Early is on time, on time is late • In most cases, if you’re late for an interview, it’s over • Getting there early allows you to relax a bit and remember points from your practice interviews • Make a good first impression • Be polite to everyone you meet, they all count • Do not chew gum, smoke, swear or use slang • Do not bad mouth past employers Next

19. Interview Tips • Answer Well • Don’t ramble • Look the interviewer in the eye • Take a moment to formulate your answer if necessary • Feel free to ask for clarification before answering a question • Ask Questions • This will show interest in the position • Develop some questions for the interviewers ahead of time • Be Yourself • Showcase who you are and act natural • Know why you want the position Next

20. Interview Tip Websites • ASU Career Services • Adventures in Education • Groovejob.com • 10 Biggest Interview Killers Back to Home

21. Following Up After an Interview • Write thank-you notes to you interviewers and thank them for taking the time to talk to you • Make sure to submit any additional materials if you promised to do so • Follow the application deadline • If you’re concerned about where you stand in the process make sure offers have gone out before you contact the selection team • Check the timeline for this information Back to Home

22. We Wish You Luck! • Good luck in the application and interview process • General Questions? • Ask Robert Perez at Robert.A.Perez.1@asu.edu or Jennifer Sorenson at Jennifer.Sorenson@asu.edu • For specific position questions, please contact the person listed with the position information Back to Home