PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE RA/CA POSITION Madeleine E Bordelon & Heather J. Macon August 2nd 2018

Learning Objectives: Part 1 Participants will discuss the need to role model and assist new staff in order to build a cohesive and successful team Participants will discuss how their experience in the CA-RA position shapes their mentor/educator role on their team Participants will receive information on how our CA-RA positions prepares them for their career Participants will discuss the importance of developing competencies Madeleine

First year versus this year What did you learn your first year that will help you this year? Can everything you learned by taught in a training session? What role will you have on your team? How do you envision your role as a leader and an educator? For your team For your residents Heather Logo here

Returner  Mentor and Leader What are the differences between a Returner and a Mentor? Both

Returner Mentor/Educator Responsibilities Expectations Mindset Increased responsibilities in role and in department Expectations Have done the job before, so there is a level of assumed competence and ability to perform  Mindset Viewing new staff members in comparison to former staff and how they relate/connect to you Perspective How your role as a returner affects you and others Opportunity Offer guidance, not supervision, to a new professional  Expectations Support others on your team while allowing for experiential learning Mindset Team dynamic and team success over individual Perspective Not about what others can do for you but what you can do for others Madeleine

Your leadership in the RA/CA role How do you see your role as a mentor on your team in respect to the following areas Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Oral/Written Communications Teamwork/Collaboration Digital Technology Leadership Professionalism/Work Ethic Career Management Global/Intercultural Fluency Heather

Why does all of this matter? Employers are searching for applicants who are career ready. They want people who know how to use their skills to benefit the organization, institution, company, etc. “Career readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace.” National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Heather Logo here

What are the competencies? Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Oral/Written Communications Teamwork/Collaboration Digital Technology Leadership Professionalism/Work Ethic Career Management Global/Intercultural Fluency Madeleine NACE, 2018

The National Association of Colleges and Employers NACE The National Association of Colleges and Employers The National Association of Colleges and Employers, through a task force of college career services and HR/staffing professionals, has developed a definition, based on extensive research among employers, and identified seven competencies associated with career readiness.   Career readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace.  Competencies Heather a set of defined behaviors that provide a structured guide enabling the identification, evaluation and development of the behaviors in individual employees.

Competencies in the scope of the RA/CA Role Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving Analyze and make decisions Obtain, interpret, and use knowledge Able to overcome problems with solutions Oral/Written Communication Public speaking skills Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively Write and edit documents, emails, and reports clearly and effectively Intercultural Fluency Interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences Demonstrate inclusiveness & sensitivity Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages,   genders, sexual orientations, and religions Teamwork/ Collaboration Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse experiences and viewpoints Able to negotiate and manage conflict Madeleine

Competencies in the scope of the RA/CA Role Technology Demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging  technologies Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to  solve problems Professionalism/Work Ethic Demonstrate integrity & ethical behavior Demonstrate personal accountability & effective work habits Able to learn from their mistakes Career Management Identify areas necessary for professional growth Correlate position with future goals Identify & articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and  experiences Leadership Use skills to coach & develop others Assess & manage personal emotions and those of others Organize, prioritize, & delegate work Madeleine

How does the CA/RA position prepare you for your future career? Many organizations, companies, universities and more believe the RA/CA position provides the training and experiences to learn and hone to skills that will make you a competitive candidate in the job market. Take a minute and think about what you do as an RA/CA. What words come to mind? How do those translate into life after graduation? Heather

Break Resume in 10 minutes

Learning Objectives: Part 2 Participants will discuss the relationship between position requirements and the skills they develop Participants will receive information and resources to equip them to articulate their CA-RA experience in a professional setting Participants will receive instruction on the correlation between the CA-RA position and their future career path Heather Logo here

What is the relationship between your position description and the skills you develop Heather activity

Articulating the RA experience into more than pizza parties, duty nights, and roommate disputes Translate the following RA/CA Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities into something you can relate to your future field. Crisis Response and/or Serving on Duty Roommate Mediation Programming Utilizing StarRez and Advocate Addressing Maintenance and Facility Concerns Connecting Students to Resources/Organizations Madeleine

Interactive Virtual Discussion What are some examples of how the RA/CA position prepares you for your career?

Things You Should Be Working On Throughout Your RA/CA Career After Graduation or your RA/CA tenure, you will need to market your skills to potential employers. It’s easier to start building things sooner rather than later. Resume (update it regularly and keep notes) What were your responsibilities? What did you develop? What were your successes? Interview Responses How do you verbally articulate your experiences to match the job description you’re applying for? How do you connect your experience to your skills you developed and bridge that with what you can bring to a new team? Your Professional Identity Did you network with people within our department? Did you volunteer to help with tasks? Were you a reliable team member? Did you help teach others on our team? Heather

Tools and Resources to Support your Professional Development Your Supervisor(s) Evaluations and Assessments Resident Feedback On Campus Resources: Career Services Academic Advisor Colleagues Mentors Madeleine

In Summary, your experience and skills help the team as much as it helps you in the future. Developing these competencies while helping others make you a competitive candidate in the job market regardless of your field. Heather

Why is it so important to develop a team that is striving to develop skills in the individual positions? What benefit does it have to our team? To our department? To our students Madeleine "Individual commitment to a group effort--that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." --Vince Lombardi

Resources Hallowell, E. M. (2011). Shine: Using brain science to get the best from your people. Boston, MA: Harvard Business Review Press. Career Readiness Defined. (2018). Retrieved from http://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/ Accessed: July, 2018