1. Resident Assistant Recruitment Interest Session
RA Recruitment Interest Session (14-15)
Resident Assistant Recruitment Interest Session
Make sure the attendance sheet has been posted/passed around for attendees to sign-in. Give this form to the RD at the end of the session.
Introduce yourselves and tell how many years have been in the position (RD, RA)
If have time, maybe have an ice breaker – at least let everyone introduce themselves (prospective applicants)
Be A Part of Something ExtRAordinary!

2. Who Are Resident Assistants?
RA Recruitment Interest Session (14-15)
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
Resident Assistants are students selected on the basis of leadership, experience, scholarship, and the desire to help residents realize their potential for self-development through group living. They are representatives of Apartment Residence Life and the Housing Office and serve as official staff members of the University. RAs are responsible for developing a community environment that fosters academic success, community, and campus engagement. RAs should be role models for residents and show genuine care and concern for the students who live on campus.
The key to a Resident Assistant's success is finding the balance between their role in the classroom, within their designated community or communities, and the community at large. Resident Assistants are expected to assign priority to their RA position over all other non-academic activities. However, the department realizes that success is contingent upon a good balance of all areas of an individual’s life.
Please explain the different roles that RAs can play

3. Requirements for Application
RA Recruitment Interest Session (14-15)
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.
Requirements:
2 semesters of living on campus is required – living in a res hall, apartment or Centennial Court.
If you have not lived on campus for 2 semesters yet, please apply in January!
GPA Requirement – 2.50 Cumulative GPA at time of application
Must be in good standing with the University – as far as student conduct and academic conduct.
Housing rent must be paid and student must be current on rent

4. RA Recruitment Interest Session (14-15)
Benefits
Residence Halls
UTA Apartments
Remuneration
Paycheck: $452/month*
Paycheck: $652/month*
Rent
Arlington, Vandergriff, & KC Hall - Arlington Double Rate minus $500 for the year
Brazos, Lipscomb, & Trinity - Brazos Double Rate
Receive private without 1.7x rental upgrade
Value of discount: $192 - $340/month
45% rental reduction
East and West Campus - 1 bed/1 bath, unfurnished
Timberbrook and The Heights – eff./1bath, fully furnished
Ability to choose a roommate with the exception of the Heights on Pecan.
Value of discount: $288 - $387/month
Meal Plan
Scholarship for Bronze
Value: $330/month**
No meal plan
Compensated only when University is open – adjusted for partial work months & holidays
** Based on 10 months of employment benefits have not yet been decided
Benefits
Residence Halls:
RA in Brazos who is from Texas – package is valued at approximately $934 in a month where there are no holidays (October)
RA in Lipscomb South who is from Oklahoma - package is valued at approximately $1853 in a month where there are no holidays (October)
RA in Arlington Hall who is an international student – package is valued at approximately $1934 in a month where there are no holidays (October)
RA in Vandergriff Hall who is from Texas - package is valued at approximately $1110 in a month where there are no holidays (October)
UTA Apartments:
RA in Maple Square – package is valued at approximately $845 in a month where there are no holidays (October)
RA in Timber Brook - package is valued at approximately $999 in a month where there are no holidays (October)

5. RA Recruitment Interest Session (14-15)
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)
Personal and Professional development opportunities
Attend the leadership retreat (talk about your experience)
Explain how you get to learn topics such as communication, mediation, conflict management, etc (transferable skill)
Learn how to set goals and work towards them (transferable skill)
Program Facilitation – basically means you become a better event planner and presenter through your duties as an RA (transferable skills to any career)
Opportunity to support UTA at different events on campus
Working on a team
Explain the advantages and how much you have learned from your experience of working on a team
Explain how in this job you will work with multiple types of individuals (transferable skill)
Explain the role of the RD and their work as a supervisor
Explain the Chain of Command that we have within Housing – and how you are never alone in the job

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!

7. Apartments Residence Halls
Employment dates
Through May 16, 2018
* May work holidays/breaks
Through May 15, 2018
Additional responsibilities
Newsletters
Cleaning inspections
Community walks
Door decs
Floor/ramp meetings
Front desk shift
On Call Shifts
Varies per community. At least 1 Primary and in some communities 1 Secondary as well per shift
1-2 RAs on call per night, depending on community.
Rounds
3 times per week (Thursday-Sunday) – East & West Campus Nightly – HOP
2 times per night
Other
Plan events
Weekly staff meetings / one-on-one meetings
Know your community and residents; visibility
Committee participation
Bulletin boards

8. RA Recruitment Interest Session (14-15)
Residence Halls
UTA Apartments
Know your residents!
Act as a resource for your residents
Programming
Bulletin Boards/Door Decs  get creative!
Bulletin Boards -
Door Decs - HOP EC & WC
Weekly Meetings
On-Call Duties
Front Desk Responsibilities
Holiday/Weekend Requirements
Weekends – Some weekends Holiday breaks - Thanksgiving and Spring Break: Winter break: TBD
Some weekend and holiday work is required.
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
responsibilities

9. RA Recruitment Interest Session (14-15)
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
RA Recruitment Interest Session (14-15)
Job Application Details
Apply via SNAP JOBS by February 3rd, 2017 at 11:59pm.
Submit a supplemental application [( > 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!
RAs – please explain how important the Supplemental Application is and how applicants need to try hard on that part! The Supplemental application is what will get an applicant an interview offer!

12. RA Recruitment Interest Session (14-15)
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 if chosen for Interview Day with the exact time & location
Will be a professional, one hour interview
Business casual attire
Will receive an if chosen for Interview Day with the exact time & locations
You can cover interview expectation – business casual attire, etc.

13. RA Recruitment Interest Session (14-15)
Questions?
The Leadership Team, Residence Directors, and Assistant Residence Directors of Apartment and Residence Life.
Have RD step out of the room. Allow the interested students to ask questions with just the RAs present.