2. 2012-2013 Resident Assistant Recruitment and Selection Process (Presentation Pt 2)

3.  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

4. 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

5. Overview of the Positions

6. 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

7.   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 Position Requirements For All Positions

8.   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

9.   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

10.   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 Understanding the RA Post