Be a GUD RA!
2008-2009 Graduate Upper Division Hall Resident Advisor Search

Dear Prospective Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in becoming a possible student staff team member in the UIUC Graduate/Upper Division Residence Halls. If you are interested in our Resident Advisor position (RA) with Family & Graduate Housing, you will find the position rewarding, challenging, and very competitive. Our residence hall student staff team is foundational in building a strong sense of community and purpose among our graduate, upper class and international student communities.

Before you apply for the position, take some time to familiarize yourself with the information on this page. Below you will find a detailed position description, as well as information about our Leadership Roles, which guides the community development efforts of our staff. You will be asked specifically about your interest in the Leadership Roles both on the application and during the interview, so it is in your best interest to pay careful attention to that information.

Resident Advisor Position Description

Information regarding Leadership Roles

General Timeline:

02/13/2008	Final date that application materials will be accepted.
02/22/2008	Selected candidates will participate in Interview Day.
Week of 02/25/2008	Offers Made

The Selection Process:
The RA Selection Process is described below.

1) Submit Online Application (Due by 5pm on February 13, 2007)

Application materials will be evaluated and scored by members of the Graduate Residence Halls Staff. If the number of applicants is greater than expected, candidates may be cut from the process after Phase 1 based on the score on their application material.

2) Request the Online Reference Form to be completed by your two (2) chosen references (Due by 5pm on February 13, 2007)

You should share the job description with two individuals who will be able to serve as references and share with them the link to complete a reference form on your behalf. Reference forms can be completed by a University staff member, a current or previous employer, a student group advisor, a faculty member - anyone who may be able to speak to your applicable skills and abilities. The identity of the reference will be confirmed once the form is submitted. If you would like to provide a simple link to the form, please use  http://www.uiuc.edu/goto/gudreference.

2) Interview Day (February 22, 2007)

Qualifying candidates will be invited to schedule a 90-minute interview time on February 22. Candidates should wear professional dress. During this time, each candidate will:

• Have an opportunity to meet current staff members and ask questions about the position.
• Be given a short tour of Sherman and/or Daniels Halls.
• Participate in a 60-minute interview with the Complex Director or Resident Director, and a current staff member.

The interview team will be looking for the candidate's ability to work within a team context, articulate their experiences and ideas, identify and demonstrate knowledge of community issues, and be able to address those issues in creative and innovative ways.

Resident Advisor candidates who participate in Interview Day will be notified of their status during the last week of February.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will applications be accepted after the deadline? No.
• How many positions are available? Currently, we have seven (7) confirmed vacancies.
• Can I apply for a position in just Sherman Hall or just Daniels Hall? No. Those applying for the RA position must apply for both graduate/upper division residence halls. The Complex Director and/or Resident Director decides the placement of selected staff members.
• Can I turn in more than 2 references with my application? No. In order to conserve time during the process, please limit your reference letters to two. Choose individuals who will best speak on behalf of your skills and abilities.
• Can my references send their letters via postal mail? No. Only references sent electronically via the form above will be considered in your application packet. The identities of references will be confirmed after receipt of the form.
• How will the applications be evaluated? Candidates receive a quantitative score and qualitative comments regarding the various aspects of the application. Each application and reference form will be reviewed by at least two different individuals and scores will be combined.

For additional information on the search and selection process, please contact:

M. Chad Wilson
University Housing
Resident Director
139 Sherman Hall
Champaign, IL 61820
MC 490
217-244-2300
wilsonmc@uiuc.edu