Fall 2005 RAs selection process begins January 21, 2005 and continues through February 18, 2005. The information on this page is intended to provide interested students a brief overview of the RA selection process. Click on the frequently asked question (FAQ) for the answer.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the important dates to know (RA Selection Timeline)?
What are the requirements to apply for the RA position?
Who hires the Resident Assistants?
What compensation do RAs receive?
How to apply?
RA Selection Timeline
January 21, 2005: Future RA Information Meeting, 10:00 AM in Heath 100. This is the meeting to attend. Interested students will learn about the RA job and its requirements and expectations, have a chance to ask questions, and pick up the application materials.
January 31, 2005: RA Applications Due in the Student Life Center (applicants will select an interview time when turning in applications).
February 7-10: RA Candidate Interviews
February 11: 2nd Year RA Candidate Interviews
February 15 & 16: RA Candidate Group Process Interviews
February 18: 2005-2006 RA Selections Announced
Basic Requirements for RA Position consideration
Currently enrolled full-time at Vanguard University in the undergraduate college (if an interested student is graduating and entering a graduate program in fall, he/she may discuss the possibility of serving in the RA role with the Director of Residence Life).
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater, with the previous semester’s GPA of at least 2.5
At least one semester of residence at Vanguard University
RA Selection Team
RAs are selected by the Residence Life staff which consists of the Director of Residence Life, Residence Directors, and final approval by the Vice President for Student Affairs. The interview process is quite extensive in order to assist the selection team in making their decisions for the RA team. This process involves:
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Individual interviews (applicant before a RD panel)
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Group Processes (applicants placed onto teams to work through various initiatives while being reviewed by current RA and RD staff)
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Reference Forms. There are two required references due: one from a current supervisor, faculty, or staff member; another from a current or former Resident Assistant (if applicant is living on-campus, or has lived on-campus in the past), or a student leader from ASB or the Activities Board.
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Peer Evaluations: if the applicant lives on-campus, residents from his/her floor or wing will have an opportunity to provide a peer evaluation of the applicant.
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Second Interviews (if necessary)
RAs are tentatively hired for the fall semester. However, the Residence Life Staff, as well as the selected RA, reserves the right to make changes to the selection results until the RA is actually hired in August 2005, which involves signing a RA agreement form.
RA Compensation
Resident Assistants are provided the following compensation:
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Single occupancy residence hall room assignment (except for Vanguard Centre RAs who have roommates of their choice)
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Housing Scholarship (equal to cost of housing)
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Stipend: currently the stipend is $1500 per academic year for 1st time RAs; $1650 per academic year for 2nd year RAs. Balboa Hall and Newport Hall fourth (4th) floor RAs are considered half-time due to the lesser number of residents. These two positions are paid a stipend of $750 per academic year for 1st time RAs, and $825 per academic year for 2nd year RAs.
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Incentives: Following the completion of duties and a favorable performance evaluation by the Residence Director staff at the end of each semester, each RD is afforded funds to offer an incentive program to reward stellar job performance.
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The Perks: though not considered compensation, the Residence Life Staff desires to bless, encourage, and show appreciation to the RA team. For this reason, the Residence Life Staff will fund events and activities that are aimed to demonstrate the staff’s gratitude in the form of random perks (e.g. meals, coffee breaks, fun activities, retreats, gift certificates, and seasonal parties).
How to Apply
To apply for the RA position, attendance to the RA Informational Meeting on Friday, January 21, 2005 at 10:00 AM in the Heath 100 is required. In this information meeting, interested students will learn about the RA job and its expectations, have the chance to ask questions, and receive the application materials. Application materials will be available in the Student Life Center after the mandatory meeting has taken place. If you cannot make it, please notify the staff in the Student Life Center prior to the meeting and arrange for the materials to be sent to you. No application materials will be sent out prior to the RA Information Meeting.
