Paraprofessional Selection Site for 2008-2009

Multicultural Advocate (MA) & Resident Advisor (RA)
 

Required at the time of application, and throughout the application process, and employment status:

• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students. (Freshman grades will be checked after the first semester).
• In good conduct/disciplinary standing. You may not be on active "censure" or a sanction more severe. Students found responsible for an alcohol violation and have received a reprimand or more severe sanction are not eligible since January 2007.
• In good student employment standing if you currently hold another position within University Housing.

Required at time of appointment:

• Full-time student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of appointment.
• Completion of 30 hours of college credit at the time of appointment. (First semester freshmen may not be hired for a mid-year position).
• Minimum of two semesters at a college or university, with strong preference given to students with at least one semester at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
• Minimum of two semesters of organized group living experience (University of Illinois Residence Hall preferred).
• Ability to arrive on campus early to open halls & stay late to close halls at university holidays & breaks.
• Ability to participate in all Training and Development programs, including weekly Wednesday evening Staff Development 7-9pm (RAs & MAs) and Mondays 4-6pm for MAs.

Required within 1 semester of employment:

• Successful completion of university academic course Dialogue for Residential Life Paraprofessional Staff. 2-credit, 10-week plus a 1-day retreat on a weekend day.

Consider applying for a Multicultural Advocate and/or Resident Advisor if you have the following, additional qualities:

• You have a good understanding of the duties of the RA or MA position and what it entails.
• You can demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral. You have leadership potential.
• You show an outward desire to work with and learn from people from all different backgrounds.
• You are willing to accept and follow through with responsibility. You have a sincere interest in working with fellow students.
• You have the ability to be "counter cultural" in regard to alcohol use/abuse on campus; that is, if you are underage, you don't drink; if you are of legal age, you drink responsibly.