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(RA)

• prog(RA)m
• encou (RA)ge
• celeb (RA)te
• collobo (RA)te
• integ (RA)te
• cha(RA)cter
• administ (RA)tive
• integ (RA)l
• c(R)e(A)tive
• (R)ew(A)rding

• inspi (RA)tion
• t(RA)ining
• o(R)g(A)nization
• multicultu (RA)l
• cou(RA)ge
• b(RA)ve
• pe(R)son(A)l
• p(R)ofession(A)l
• cultu(RA)l

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Xavier UniversityOffice of Residence Life

• (R)esident (A)ssistant Information Session
• Xavier University Residence Life Where Living
  and Learning Find a Home

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Our Vision

• The Office of Residence Life aims to develop
  inclusive learning communities where all members
  are supported and challenged to grow while living
  in safe, superior facilities.

INTEG(RA)L
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(RA) General Description

• The Resident Assistant (RA) is an integral member
  of the Residence Life Staff. The RA is a
  paraprofessional staff member with roles and
  responsibilities that include, but are not
  limited to
• Community Builder
• Resource
• Administrator
• Role Model
• Programmer
• Policy Enforcer
• Student Advocate
• Staff Team Member

T(RA)INING
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(R)esident (A)ssistant Job Responsibilities

• Opening and Closing of Residence Halls
  Apartments
• This includes assisting and providing coverage
  during vacation periods.
• Communication
• Keep residents informed of pertinent information,
  meets regularly with area staff and supervisor,
  serves as a liaison between Residence Life and
  residents.

CHA(RA)CTER
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(R)esident (A)ssistant Job Responsibilities

• Community Building
• Develop an open, personal relationship with each
  community member assist residents with personal,
  social, academic, or health related concerns.
• Programming
• Provide consistent educational, cultural, and
  social active and passive programs for residents
  attend and encourage residents participation in
  community and campus events.

PROG(RA)M
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(R)esident (A)ssistant Job Responsibilities

• Policy Enforcement
• Know, understand, and abide by university,
  residence life, state, and federal regulations
  consistently confront inappropriate behavior
  maintains confidentiality
• Administration
• Reports maintenance concerns assists the Office
  of Residence Life with administrative tasks,
  selection and recruitment, evaluations, and room
  inventory forms assist in duty coverage
  complete paperwork on time

ADMINIST(RA)TOR
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(R)esident (A)ssistant Job Responsibilities

• Personal and Professional Development
• Participate in August, January, and Spring
  training attend weekly staff meetings and other
  meetings as directed by the supervisor
  participate in staff development opportunities
  utilizes campus leadership and development
  opportunities
• Professional Conduct and Attitude
• Acts as a strong role model promotes staff unity
  and harmony responds to critical incidents
  maintain a positive, optimistic attitude

C(R)E(A)TIVE
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The Office of Residence Life (R)esident
(A)ssistant Commitments

• The Office of Residence Life and the Resident
  Assistants are committed to enhancing and
  fostering the following in our day-to-day
  interactions
• Community
• Personal Development
• Integrity
• Loyalty
• Leadership

INTE(RA)CT
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Xavier University Campus Facilities

• Residence Halls
• Brockman Hall
• Buenger Hall
• Husman Hall
• Kuhlman Hall

• Apartments
• The Village
• The Commons
• Manor House
• University Apartments
• 1019 Dana Ave

INSPI(RA)TION
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(R)esident (A)ssistant Employment Information

• You must have a minimum of a 2.50 GPA for the
  Fall 2008 semester
• You must have a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative GPA
• You must be in good conduct standing with the
  University. This process will include a review
  of your disciplinary file. Those currently on
  Residence Life Probation or University Probation
  will not be considered
• You must obtain sophomore status by the start of
  your employment
• You must have been a student at Xavier University
  for at least one full semester by the start of
  your employment
• It is preferred that you have lived in a
  residence hall for at least one full semester
  prior to the start of your employment

(R)EW(A)RDING
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(R)esident (A)ssistant Compensation

• The remuneration for the Resident Assistant
  position includes
• A single room
• A board plan (your choice of the lowest costing
  plans)
• A 900 stipend for the year
• Leadership Skills
• Professional and Personal development
  opportunities

ENCOU(RA)GE
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Current (R)esident (A)ssistants Reflections

• I Learned how to work with a team as well as how
  to build a better community between co-workers
  and friends.
• I learned that it is possible for an RA to
  contribute to the growth of residents.

P(R)0FESSION(A)L
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(R)esident (A)ssistant Application Important
Dates

• December 1, 2008Applications available on the
  Residence Life website
• The weeks of December 1st and December
  8thInformation and Recruitment Meetings
• January 21, 2009RA Applications due by 500pm
• If you are interested in learning more about
  interviewing skills, please contact the Career
  Services Center located on the 3rd floor of the
  GSC

COLLOBO(RA)TE
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(RA) Recruitment Meeting Dates

• Are you interested in learning more? Attend one
  of the following informational meetings for more
  information
• -Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 1200pm in the GSC
  Clocktower Lounge
• -Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 900pm in the
  Buenger Conference Room
• -Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 700pm in the
  Husman Conference Room
• -Monday, December 8, 2008 at 800pm in the
  Tuckers Lounge, Brockman
• -Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 600pm in the
  Kuhlman Rec Room
• -Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 1230pm in the
  GSC Clocktower Lounge

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(R)esident (A)ssistant Application Materials

• Application Form Available starting December 1,
  2008 at www.xu.edu/residence-life
• Schedule Fill out the class/commitment schedule
  for the Spring 2009 semester and include with
  your application
• Resident Assistant Role Modeling Statement this
  form should be signed, indicating that you have
  read the statement and are aware of the
  expectations
• Recommendations The applicant should turn in all
  recommendations to the Office of Residence Life,
  3735 Ledgewood Avenue, by 500 p.m. on Wednesday,
  January 21, 2009. You must get three
  recommendations from the following individuals a
  current or former Student Life and Leadership
  staff member, preferable someone from Residence
  Life Another member of the Xavier Community,
  preferable a faculty or staff member Anyone you
  choose (i.e., work supervisor, coach)

INSPI(RA)TION
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(R)esident (A)ssistant Selection Process

• Group Process Each applicant must come to the
  Office of Residence Life to sung up for one of
  the Group Process interviews when the application
  is returned. Group Process interviews will take
  place on Friday, January 23, 2009 and Sunday,
  January 25, 2009.
• Individual Interview Each candidate will have an
  individual interview between Monday, January 26,
  2009 and Friday, January 30, 2009. You must sign
  up for an interview when you turn in your
  application.
• Notification Decisions will be announced by
  letters to each candidate. The letter may be
  picked up at the Office of Residence Life, 3735
  Ledgewood, after 1000 a.m. on Thursday, February
  12, 2009.

CELEB(RA)TE
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Residence Life Staff Contact Information

• Lisa Brown Metze, Associate Director 745-3203
• Fay Coleman, Brockman HD 745-3323
• Matthew Farmer, Kuhlman HD 745-3367
• Jeff Girton, Husman HD 745-4217
• Kara Jones, Buenger HD 745-3125
• Angie Kneflin, Assistant Director for Apartments
  and Off Campus Living 745-4998

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Questions?

• If you have questions throughout the process,
  please do not hesitate to contact your Hall
  Director/Apartments Manager, your (RA), or the
  Office of Residence Life at 513-745-3203.

(R)ESIDENT (A)SSISTANT