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!

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

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

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 2017-2018 benefits have not yet been decided 2015-16 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)

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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 [(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! 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!

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 email if chosen for Interview Day with the exact time & location Will be a professional, one hour interview Business casual attire Will receive an email if chosen for Interview Day with the exact time & locations You can cover interview expectation – business casual attire, etc.

RA Recruitment Interest Session (14-15) Questions? Email: livingoncampus@uta.edu 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.