What does a CA/RA do?
An RA is a student member of the staff who works closely with the residents in their building. As a staff member, the RA will act as the liaison between the full-time staff at University Park and the residents, along with fulfilling a multitude of administrative tasks. From delivering birthday cards and creating programs and events, to disciplinary actions for lease violations and handing out late rent notices, the RA helps the residents and the office staff stay in touch. One of the most important RA responsibilities is to be available to, and spend time with, residents in their building.
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What are the minimum requirements?
In order to become an RA, candidates must be at least a second semester/third quarter student with a minimum 2.5 grade point average.
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How do I apply?
There are two different ways you may apply.
1). Look for the Join Our Team link on our website.
2). Visit the Clubhouse Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM to pick up/return a job application and your resume.
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When would I start working?
Candidates hired for the spring semester will start in January. For those candidates hired for the summer/fall term, work would begin in early June.
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Can I live with another CA/RA in my unit?
Only in very rare cases do we allow RAs to live together. If this will be a deciding factor for you, please understand that it is highly unlikely that we will allow two RAs to live with each other.
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How am I paid?
An RA pay rate is based on their individual cost of rent. The Resident Assistant works hours at a pay rate of $7.50/hr. through office shifts, on-call shifts, meetings, and programs to cover their rent.
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Can I have another job?
Yes, with approval of management, although usually not in excess of 10 hours per week.
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What are the benefits of being a CA/RA?
Being an RA has numerous benefits! In addition to free rent (it's not really free if you're working for it), Resident Assistants receive intensive training in conflict resolution, crisis management, leadership, programming, counseling and more. The experience of being a leader among peers is often the most rewarding benefit of the position.
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What is the interview process?
Candidates interviewing for the spring semester will go through a slightly different interview process than those applying for the position for summer/fall. For spring candidates, individual interviews will be conducted throughout the month of November. For summer/fall candidates, both group individual interviews will be conducted in late February/early March.
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How will I be trained?
Training for the Resident Assistant position includes sessions in conflict resolution, crisis management, leadership, programming, counseling and more. These sessions are put together over a multi-day span of time and all staff are required to attend.
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Do I need to work when school is not in session?
Our property is run year-round and relies on RAs to keep University Park running smoothly. The shifts are distributed as evenly as possible during break times to keep our RAs as happy as possible.
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Do I need references?
Yes! References are required. Both the online application and the paper application have space for you to list references.
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Am I required to work during the summer?
Candidates hired for the fall semester are expected to begin work in June and continue through the fall semester. Shifts are distributed evenly between all RAs and are kept as minimal as possible.
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What is the overall time commitment?
On average, RAs are expected to put in about 15 hours per week. These hours include time spent in the office during the day and night/weekend shifts, as well as time spent interacting with residents and attending weekly meetings.
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