• This year's Selection Process
• Your Re-Hire Process for '05-'06
• Your Transfer Process
• Upcoming RA Training Dates

Your Role in this year's Selection Process
Current staff have 3 primary roles during the formal RA & MA Selection Process:

• Recruitment - encouraging students to apply, nominating candidates, volunteering to help with Information Tables or Sessions
• Shadow Mentoring (RAs) - You will receive 1-3 candidates in November to Mentor through the Shadow Process, Phase 2
• Panel Forum (MAs) - You will host a panel Q & A session over 2 nights in November
• Formal Interview - All staff will assist with the interviews on Saturday, December 4, 2004. You will be able to sign up for either the morning or afternoon shift.

Rehire Process for Current RAs & MAs
The Terms of Employment (contract) that current staff signed at the time of hiring is for the current academic year only. Continuing for another year is based upon successful performance review. Completion of the Rehire Application is required of all current RAs & MAs by 5pm, Friday, December 3, 2004. If you are an RA considering transferring to another hall, please consult the information below and consult your supervisor as soon as possible.

Rehire Application Form 

Transfer Guidelines for RAs
For 2005-2006 Employment: All RAs can request to transfer to a different hall provided that their current RD is willing to rehire him/her for next semester/year.  The transfer interview process must be completed by December 17, 2004.

PROCESS:
This process is originated by the RA interested in transferring. Decision must be completed prior to all RA hire deadlines.

1. RA meets with current RD to discuss the possibility of transferring. If approval from current RD is given, RA continues. RA contacts transfer RD and requests appointment. The RD has the right to grant or deny an interview.
2. RA interviews with RD where she/he wishes to transfer.
3. RDs discuss RA transfer candidate considering the needs of the staff in each hall.
4. RD who will be accepting the transfer RA notifies RA of transfer decision.

POINTS TO CONSIDER:

• An RA must be in good standing in his/her hall to be considered for a possible transfer.
• An RD can only interview RAs for transfer if there is a definite opening.
• RDs wishing to consider transfer RAs need not interview more than two RAs per position.
• RDs involved need to discuss the impact of the RA transferring upon the hall he/she is leaving and the hall to be joined. RDs should consider the strengths and weaknesses of the RA, the RA’s motives for transferring, and the RA’s fit to the hall and staff.
• RDs involved may wish to consult their respective Area Coordinators for their ideas or suggestions.
• The final decision is up to the RD in the hall to receive the RA and must be communicated verbally and in writing to the RA prior to the dates stated above; copies of the letter should be sent to the home RD and to 300 Clark Hall.

Site Links:

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

interested in becoming an RA in Jan 05?

being an RA in a special living option community

special info for candidates studying abroad during '04 '05

info for current RAs, MAs

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