• Transferable Skills. Improvement of many transferable skills, useful in any career. Examples include: communication, interpersonal relations, organizational, assertiveness, programming, critical thinking, and crisis management (for RAs)
• Cross Cultural Competence. Exposure to a diverse and dynamic working and living environment. Enhanced skills in communicating, working with, and understanding people different from you. Paraprofessionals who take EOL 199: Intergroup Dialogues for Residence Hall Student Staff will gain advanced skill and understanding of how to engage and engage others in authentic, cross-cultural communication.
• Leadership experience. Taking the lead in building floor & hall communities, serving as a role model to other students, and serving as a member of the Department of Residential Life / University Housing staff team.
• Employment experience. Paraprofessional position to build work experience, good habits, and networking skills.
• Financial Benefit. Room & board plans & a monthly stipend from September 15 - May 15. (See Employment Agreements for specifics)

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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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being an RA in a special living option community

special info for candidates studying abroad during '04 '05

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