Alternate Status
Each year we have more qualified candidates than actual vacancies at
the time of the February hiring process. We know we will have
additional vacancies identified throughout the spring & summer &
even into the next academic year, thus we maintain an Alternate Pool.
Alternates are candidates who have completed the entire
process and proven that they were very skilled and competitive,
but just did not receive an assignment. There are approximately 40 men &
40 women offered RA alternate status each year, and 2-4 in the MA
Alternate Pool. By August
Training we typically hire an average of 30-50 total from the
Alternate Pool. A few more may be offered positions during the Fall
semester for an immediate start. Candidates remain in
the Alternate Pool through October. Once the new year's
applications are due (exact date TBA), alternate status will
"expire", and alternates will need to reapply. If Alternates
are willing and able to wait-it-out, there is a good chance of being
offered a position.
Alternates are encouraged to enroll in
EOL 199:
"Exploratory Dialogue on Diversity & Social Justice in Residential
Communities" in the spring 2005 or Fall 2005. This course
will sharpen your dialogue and cross-cultural communication skills
and understanding, as well as expose you to professional staff
instructors who can advocate for your hiring should a vacancy come
open during the semester!
HIRING TIMELINE
There is no timeline for hiring from the Alternate Pool. As
vacancies occur, Resident Directors and/or Coordinators
review all files of Alternates and make selections based on the
needs of the specific community. Candidates accepting
Alternate Status in February 2005 will remain "on call" for hiring through
October
2005.
If you are not hired by October, your Alternate status
"expires". To be considered for the following academic
year, you need to reapply.
TRAINING
Candidates in the Alternate Pool should be mindful of Training
Dates. If hired, they will be required to fulfill all
Training Program requirements. Spring Orientation is Saturday,
April 23, 2005. August Training begins Monday, August 8, 2005.
YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Please keep the Department of Residential Life updated on your
contact information (especially over the summer months) so that
if an RD would like to extend an offer to you they can contact
you quickly! Call Cathy Armetta at 217-333-0770 to update your
file.
REAPPLYING
If you have been an Alternate, your alternate status "expires" in
October
2005 and you will need to reapply this coming October 2005 in order to update your entire file and be
considered for a position in 2006.
Site Links:
see what our current staff say about
the job
selection timeline
RA
2005 - 2006 job description
MA 2005 - 2006 job description (coming soon)
are
you eligible? requirements for application
the
selection process: 3 phases
need
more info? attend an informational session in October 2004
benefits
(money & other stuff!)
employment
agreement, contract, terms of employment & other important info
training
dates to plan for
application & reference forms
the
Alternate pool
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in becoming an RA in Jan 05?
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special
info for candidates studying abroad during '04 '05
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