Returning RA Application
For current RAs who are applying to be on the 2008-09 staff ONLY. If you are not a current RA please go back and fill out the New RA Application.
Additional Information
Do you plan on holding another job/internship (paid or unpaid) during the 2008-09 academic year? Yes No If so, how many hours per week do you plan to work?
Current RAs are expected to take between 12 and 18 credit hours per semester. Please indicate the number of credit hours you plan on taking each semester during the 2008-09 academic year.
Resident Assistant appointments are for an entire academic year. Will you be able to serve as an RA for the entire 2008-09 academic year? Yes No If no, why not?
Preferences are used to assist in the placement of RAs but are not guaranteed. Specific needs of each area and the overall dynamics of each staff will influence placement.
Please list complex choices in order of your preference.
Tell us why you feel you are best suited for the complexes you have listed.
Please discuss 1) your greatest success as an RA this last year and 2) your hardest challenge as an RA this year and how you have addressed it.
Based on your experiences this past year, what advice would you give to a new RA to help him/her be successful in the position?
Returning RA Interviews will be conducted from Monday, February 25th - Friday, February 29th between 9 am and 6 pm. You will be assigned a 20-minute block within that time period to interview. Please indicate below the times that you WILL NOT be available to interview. You will receive your assigned interview time via e-mail within 72 hours of your interview.
If selected to return to staff, you will be asked to attend a social/information session on Wednesday, April 23rd from 6-8 pm in order to get acquainted with your fellow staff members and go over expectations for the coming year. If hired, will you be able to attend this event? Yes No If no, why not?
RA Training is mandatory for all Resident Assistants. Training will start on Friday, August 15, 2008 and continue through move-in day. If hired will you be able to attend? Yes No
Before submitting your application be sure that you have answered every question and read through all of your answers thoroughly. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours, please contact reslife@averett.edu. Thank you for your interest in returning as an RA.
