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The MA Position The RA Position Eligibility Requirements Our Process Dates & Deadlines Job Descriptions Apply Now EOL 199: Staff Class Contact Us FAQs |
Updated throughout the selection process, here are the frequently
asked questions.
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Can I become a staff member in my current building
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It is possible, employment decisions are made to benefit the
entire residence hall system. During the application process, you
may preference one of our Housing Options and/or Living
Learning Communities. If selected to participate in Phase III:
Interview Day, you will have the opportunity to preference any of
the residence halls, even your current building. Your preference information will be used to assist with placement, but you may be offered a position in another hall. Preference submitted will not affect your ability to be offered a position in any other halls. |
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I plan on Studying Abroad and would like to be a MA/RA.
When should I apply? |
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Applicants are encouraged to apply while on campus. Candidates will
have a better experience during the process since they will be able
to interact with current staff members in person. If you are looking for a position that begins in January 2008, August 2008, January 2009, August 2009 and you will be studying abroad at any time between now and December 2008, apply now. When applying, indicate that you are or may be studying abroad, this will prompt the selection committee. If you are a hirable candidate during the 2008-2009 selection process, we will defer your hirable status until hiring for August 2009. While studying abroad, you should maintain regular email contact with us at reslifejobs@uiuc.edu. |
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| Q: | I want to be an RA in Sherman or Daniels Halls. Should I apply through this process? | ||||
| A: | The Graduate Upper Division Halls (Sherman and Daniels) conduct their own search process in the Spring semester. You can find out more information about that process at http://www.housing.uiuc.edu/employment/fgh/famgrad.htm. The number of available positions in Sherman and Daniels is small, and candidates who already reside or work in those halls are preferenced during that process. Therefore, candidates who live in the undergraduate halls are encouraged to apply for an MA or RA position through the Residential Life selection process during your undergraduate years. | ||||
| Q: | If my GPA is just under 2.3, does Residential Life round GPAs up or is there any way I can still apply? | ||||
| A: | No, sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a 2.3 cumulative GPA at the time of application. Freshmen applicants won't have a GPA until December 2007. Residential Life will check applicants' GPAs upon receipt of their application and again in December once Fall 07 semester grades are submitted. Cuts will be made accordingly and the candidate will be notified. Once hired, all paraprofessionals must maintain a cumulative and semester by semester GPA during the course of their employment as a paraprofessional. | ||||
| Q: | I'm a transfer student and don't have a UofI GPA, yet. What should I put down for my current GPA? | ||||
| A: | Freshmen can leave this section blank. Transfer students can put their GPA from previous institution. We will confirm your UIUC GPA in December when grades are posted and that will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in our process. | ||||
| Q: | If I received a drinking ticket in Champaign or Urbana or violated the University Housing alcohol policy anytime after January 1, 2007, does that make me ineligible to apply for the RA or MA position? | ||||
| A: | Yes, all students who have received a drinking ticket are subject to UIUC student discipline and receive some form of University level sanctioning. All students who have received a drinking ticket or violated the University Housing Hallmarks Alcohol Policy since January 1, 2007 receive some form of Residence Hall level sanctioning. Both make you ineligible to apply for our positions. Once you are offered & accept a position, should you violate the alcohol policies as listed above, you will be released from the position at the time of the violation and we will move into our alternate pool to find a replacement. | ||||
| Q: | I want to be an RA in Sherman or Daniels Halls. Should I apply through this process? | ||||
| A: | The Graduate Upper Division Halls (Sherman and Daniels) conduct their own search process in the Spring semester. You can find out more information about that process at http://www.housing.uiuc.edu/employment/fgh/famgrad.htm. The number of available positions in Sherman and Daniels is small, and candidates who already reside or work in those halls are preferenced during that process. Therefore, candidates who live in the undergraduate halls are encouraged to apply for an MA or RA position through the Residential Life selection process during your undergraduate years. | ||||
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