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Office of University Housing & Residence Life - Resident Advisor Selection

StandOutImageThe Office of University Housing & Residence Life has been fortunate to hire and get to know great student leaders at Shawnee State University, and we look forward to YOU being the next great hire! We are looking for students who exemplify high qualities of leadership and commitment to their academic pursuits. We are seeking students who are honest, able to work with integrity, communicate effectively, have a genuine care for the community, and will personally strive to be an outstanding student while working for us at Shawnee State University.

The Resident Advisor Selection Process has become very competitive over recent years. The RA position has been seen as one of the most admirable opportunities amongst student positions. Who will be the next class for 2013-14??

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of University Housing & Residence Life at 740-351-3549 or stop by University Center 222 to setup a meeting with one of our Residence Coordinators.
 


Want to be a Resident Advisor?

There is still time to apply to be an RA for the 2013-2014 Academic Year!

Perhaps you are saying, "I haven’t attended an info session or met with a Residence Coordinator to get more info on being an RA!”

GOOD NEWS!!! We’re taking appointments through Friday, January 25, 2013 to provide more information on being a Resident Advisor to those who are interested. Please e-mail Sara Yusko to make an appointment as soon as possible in order to meet with a Residence Coordinator before the 25th!

Or maybe you are saying... "I’ve attended the session/meeting, now what??”

Follow these instructions:

1.       Go to www.orgsync.com.

Never been here before:

2.       Click SIGN UP in the top right corner and create an account for Shawnee State University by utilizing your university e-mail account.

3.       Once you’ve signed up and get logged in search for “Residence Life”

4.       Join Housing & Residence Life

5.       Continue on to “Been here before” (see below)

Been here before:

2.       Look under FORMS.

a.       You should see 3 forms there:

                                                               i.     RA Application- Academic Year 2013-2014

                                                              ii.     RA Selection 2013-14 Interest Form

                                                             iii.     Reference Form for Resident Advisor Application

b.      If you do not see 3 forms there, email Sara Yusko requesting access to the forms.

3.      Complete the RA Application Academic Year 2013-2014, upload your Resume and Submit.

“I’ve submitted my application, now what?”

1.       Provide the Reference form to your references you listed on your application:

a.       If they are on OrgSync, send them this link: https://orgsync.com/33748/forms/63428/submission

b.       If they are not on OrgSync, click the Reference Form for Resident Advisor Application and click the link that says “Download Blank PDF.”
    You can either email this document to your references or you can print it off and give it to them.

2.       Your References can submit this form in any way they would like. They can submit it on OrgSync, email it to Sara Yusko at  

               syusko@shawnee.edu, mail it to us at Office of Residence Life, 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, or fax it to us at 740-351-3643.

“Application…Check. References have the form…Check. Anything else?”

Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 12-Noon - 5PM for Group Process Day!! This is a MANDATORY event for all candidates. If you have a conflict with this date, please email Sara Yusko at syusko@shawnee.edu.

Check the OrgSync page often for updates as we get closer to Selection Time!!

Resident Advisor Group Process Day - Saturday, February 9, 2013

The Group Process Day is required for all Resident Advisor applicants. The Group Process allows for Student Affairs staff and current Resident Advisors to evaluate the candidates' ability to work within a team. This Saturday afternoon (12-noon - 5pm) is filled with laughs and challenging exercises that will test the candidates' ability to problem solve and exhibit their leadership abilities.

It's important to BE YOURSELF! We want to see the real you in the comfortable environment and hope to give you the opportunity
to grow from this experience.

Resident Advisor Individual Interviews - February 20th - 22nd

This is the second round of interviews. You must be invited by the Office of University Housing & Residence Life to sign-up for an interview. After going through the group based interview, the individual interview should give us insight about your character, your student experiences, and your work history. We encourage business attire as this is a job interview for you.

Notification of Hire for Resident Advisors - Friday, March 1, 2013

Every Candidate who was involved in the Individual Interview process will receive a letter noting their hiring status. The three responses include Hired, Alternate and Not Hired.

It is encouraged for the candidates that receive letters offering the 'Alternate' position or who are 'Not Hired' to consider becoming
a Welcome Leader. Should you participate in the Welcome Team, this allows university administrators to observe you in the
future and the experience will serve as a great resume builder for future employment. Please look for information about the
Welcome Leader application process by monitoring your student e-mail, and finding additional information on our website.

   
   
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