University Housing

2010 - 2011 Resident Assistant Application is Now Open

Dear Resident Assistant Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Resident Assistant for the 2010 – 2011 academic year. Resident Assistants play an essential role in the residence life program here at Georgia State University. Being a Resident Assistant (RA) will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. The experiences you gain in this role will no doubt serve you well for the rest of your life, no matter what career path you choose! University Housing and the Staff Selection Committee are committed to selecting the most qualified applicants for Resident Assistant positions. The selection process and requirements for application are outlined below. Additionally, links for the RA job description (including position benefits), application and recommendation form are provided below as well. Again, thank you for your interest in the Resident Assistant position.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for selection as a Resident Assistant you must:

 # Be in good academic, judicial and financial standing with the University.

 # Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher at the time of application and maintain such through period of employment with University Housing

 # Preferred on-campus living for at least one full semester.

 # Be a full-time student, enrolled for at least 12 credit hours per semester

SELECTION PROCESS TIMELINE AND IMPORTANT DATES

Applications Due (online only)

Friday, December 11, 2009 – Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must be complete and include resume and three (3) recommendations.

STEPS TO APPLY:

1. Complete the application (via link below) and save it with the following document name: RA Application – YOUR First Name and Last Name.

2. Upload your resume onto Panther Career Net (with Career Services).  To upload your resume, it must first be approved through Career Services – approvals can be obtained Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm in Suite 260 of the University Center.

3. Panther Career Net can be accessed by going to www.gsu.edu/career and clicking on the link for Panther Career Net for Students on the right side of the screen.  Log in using your campus ID and campus password.

4. Once your resume is uploaded onto Panther Career Net, you may upload your saved application as well.  Both documents must be uploaded to apply for the Resident Assistant position.  Hard copies will not be accepted at the University Housing office.

5. Print three (3) copies of the recommendation form (via link below). You should list the names of your three references on the application, and give one recommendation form to each of those individuals to complete on your behalf.  Professional references should be sought – family members and friends are not to serve as references. Be sure to follow up with your references – recommendation forms are part of the application.  Recommendation forms should be submitted directly to the University Housing office in a sealed envelope with the reference’s signature across the seal.  Applications that are incomplete due to missing recommendations will not be considered.

Notification of First Interviews Week of December 14, 2009 – notification will be sent via GSU student email to those with complete applications and who meet the minimum GPA requirement. *Selected applicants will sign up for a 20-minute interview time using Panther Career Net*

First Interviews

Thursday, January 14, 2010 and Friday, January 15, 2010

Notification of Group Process

Friday, January 15, 2010 – following completion of first interviews notification will be sent via GSU student email.  This is a series of group activities in which all applicants must participate.

Group Process

Thursday, January 21, 2010, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm OR Friday, January 22, 2010, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

*Applicants will select their preferred group process session on the application*

Notification of Final Interview

Friday, January 22, 2010 – following completion of group process, notification will be sent to those selected via GSU student email with instructions to sign up for a final interview.  *Selected applicants will sign up for a 1-hour interview time using Panther Career Net*

Final Interviews

Monday, February 1, 2010 through Thursday, February 4, 2010 – Applicants who are selected for final interviews will be required to do a presentation as well.  Presentation topics will be provided in the email notifying applicants selected for the  final interview phase. 

2010 – 2011 RA Decisions

Thursday, February 18, 2010 – Letters will be delivered to applicants’ on-campus mailbox or local address (for off campus applicants)

As of right now, the fall 2010 academic calendar for Georgia State has not been published. This calendar directly affects our move-in and training dates for Resident Assistants. Therefore, these important dates have not yet been confirmed. Additionally, we do anticipate that we will have less time between the completion of summer school and the start of fall classes than we have traditionally had in past years. As a result, it is highly likely that we will incorporate some RA training sessions into the upcoming spring semester, probably on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays throughout the month of April. Please plan accordingly and we will be sure to communicate our dates as soon as they are confirmed. Before making any travel plans, if selected, we encourage you to check in with our professional staff.

 ** If you are selected as a staff member, please note that the training dates and move-in dates are not negotiable. Training dates and move-in require a full-time commitment**

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application.

Sincerely,

Staff Selection Committee

University Housing

housing@gsu.edu

(404) 413-1800