2. 2012-2013 Resident Assistant Recruitment and Selection Process

3. Overview of the Process  Overview of Application Process  Application  Interview Times  Time Line and Due Dates  Lease signings  Overview of Positions  General Information about RA Role  Requirements  Understanding the Post  Compensation  Overview of the Sites  Hiring Philosophy

4. Residence Life Vision Residence Life supports and guides our student residents by promoting community and well-being to maximise our residents' University experience.

5.   Completion of an Application  Available at accom.reslife@ed.ac.ukaccom.reslife@ed.ac.uk  UG and PG Applications are available from 16 January  You will receive a confirmation when your application is fully completed  Reference Forms  Need to have two (2) completed. Who should I ask?  One (1) reference can be from anyone of the applicant’s choosing as long as the reference is not a family member, friend or relative.  Examples include: former supervisor, employer, Accommodation Manager, Warden, etc.  One (1) reference form needs to be from a current Academic Staff Member/DOS.  Applications for UG are due no later than 5:00 p.m. (GMT) on Friday, 17 February  Applications for PG are due no later than 5:00pm (GMT) on Friday, 27 April Overview of the Process

6.   Interviews  All applicants will receive an email updating them of their status in the process by Friday, 24 February  Interview details  The individual interview will last approximately thirty (30) minutes and will take place at St. Leonard’s Hall in Pollock Halls  All applicants will need to make sure they accurately complete the interview availability portion of the application as rescheduling interview times is extremely difficult. The Interview

7.   Community Development & Relationship Building  Communication  Problem Solving  Planning/Administrative  Teamwork  Dedication to Learning Skills