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RA Application 2007-2008
Eastern Illinois University
Resident Assistant Application for
Positions During 2008-2009 |
To: Potential Resident Assistant
From: The Resident Assistant Search Committee
Date: Today, the day you decided you wanted to make a difference
Re: The Resident Assistant (RA) application process
Thank you for your interest in the Resident Assistant position!
The RA position is one of the best opportunities you can have while you are in college; it is one of the most sought after student leadership positions at Eastern. No other type of position will give you the range of exposure to skill sets that are needed in your job search and future career after college. The RA position provides real-life experiences in working with and helping other people, conflict resolution, team building and many others. Employers are seeking these skills!
The department’s hiring process for RAs includes successful completion of a non-credit, workshop taken prior to RA Selection. There is no other class or workshop requirement of this position. It is our hope that you will be able to show your abilities in this workshop so we get to know you better.
Take your time and look over everything. If you look at the information carefully before completing the application it will help answer many of your questions about the position and the application process. Please take your time when filling out the application.
RA Job Description
Sample RA Contract
How to be a Successful RA
You will be contacted after the application deadline has passed to be informed of your status as a candidate in the process.
Before you begin the application process you will need reference information. You need to have one RA or PA and one Resident Director serve as a reference for you. Before you start your application make sure you have talked to these people and have their names, e-mail addresses and buildings where they work.
If you have already filled out the application and just need to complete your references, go here!
Apply!
The application deadline is: 4:00 pm, Friday, November 9, 2007.
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