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The qualifications of RA candidates
The responsibilities and benefits of being an RA
How the selection process works
How to apply
Answers to your questions
Overview
Enrich the Northwestern experience
Develop student leaders (RAs, Hall Government Officers) Create and support many living environments and engagement programs
Further student learning
Provide educational opportunities (Safety education, community standards, student development firesides)
Support students who are in crisis or facing emergency situations Meet with students who violate University policies
Advance social justice
Create inclusive and socially just learning environments for all members of the Northwestern University community.
What is Residential Services?
Must be enrolled full-time at Northwestern for all
three quarters of the academic year in which they will work (undergraduate or graduate)
Must have lived in the residence halls for at least one quarter
Must have a quarterly and overall GPA of at least 2.50
Must be in good conduct standing with Northwestern
RA candidate qualifications
Community development
Educate residents & confront violations of policy
Safety and Security
What does a RA do?
RA Responsibilities: Community Development
Establish and maintain community standards
Plan activities with residents
Support and collaborate with Hall Government
RA Responsibilities: Educate & Confront Residents
Group meetings with residents throughout the year
Active (programs, firesides), passive (flyers, emails)
Confront and report residents who violate University policy
Develop & uphold community standards
On duty 8 PM to 8 AM approximately twice per
week
Teach residents to submit maintenance requests
Provide emergency & crisis intervention
Network with campus safety personnel (University Police, Community Service officers, upper administration)
RA Responsibilities: Safety & Security
Pre-service spring staff orientation and fall training
programs; monthly in-service programs
Daily: 1-3 hours
Weekly: approximately 20 hours/week, including desk shifts
Quarterly: first to arrive, last to depart
Each Quarter: Limited number of campus activities; can request up to 15 days away (5 nights/quarter)
RA Responsibilities: Time Commitments
Appropriate social media presence (Residential
Services)
Under 21? Cannot be in the presence of alcohol (Residential Services)
Relationship Policy (Student Affairs)
Mandated Reporter (Illinois DCFS)
Confidentiality Policy (Federal Law)
RA Responsibilities: Role Modeling & Mandates
Room and board (a $13,329 value in 2013-2014)
A room alone on campus! (no roommates!)
Weekly meal plan
Room phone service and voice mail (approximately a $164 per year value)
Ability to purchase an NU “R” parking permit
RA Compensation
The Financial Aid Office reduces the aid of RAs by
the average room and board figure used for financial aid
With permission during the winter & spring quarters, first year RAs may request to hold a work study position
For more specific information, please contact the Financial Aid Office
If you receive financial aid…
Any questions about RA responsibilities and/or candidate
requirements?
RA Selection Process: 2-Step Process & Timeline
Decision
letters
Feb. 26
Group Process
Feb. 6, 7 or 8
(5 hours)
RA application, video, and references due Jan. 17
Candidate acceptance by March 5th
Northwestern.edu/living
1. The RA application can be found at Northwestern.edu/living
2. 9 sections:
A. Personal Information
B. Campus Living & Involvement
C. Leadership & Volunteer Experience: (What skills did you acquire?)
D. Employment Experience (What were your duties?)
E. Community Preferences
F. Reflective Essays (3 essays plus one-minute video)
G. Feedback Forms (Who will you ask to complete these?)
H. Marketing Survey (How did you learn about the opportunity?)
I. Interviews and Workshops
The RA Application
3 Community Preferences: Location, Size, & Building Type
Location: North, South, no preference
Size: small, medium, large building
Building Type: Freshman, Upper-class (includes mixed), Female, Male, Special Interest, no preference
What’s this about a 1-minute video?
In 60 seconds or less, tell us why you want to be a RA
Be creative ! Your video MUST be
available as a YouTube link
Optional opportunity:
Meet with representatives from The Writing Place to have your application essays
reviewed
Drop in anytime on December 3rd 8:30-10:00 PM
Allison 1021
RA Candidate Essay Review
Candidates may participate in this optional
workshop:
January 28, 5:00-6:30 PM*
January 29, 6:00-7:30 PM*
January 30, 5:30-7:00 PM*
* The location of the workshop will be emailed to participants who choose one of these dates in their online RA application
RA Interview Skills Workshop
Any questions?