2023-2024 New Resident Assistant Application

Resident Assistants (RA) are responsible for building positive, safe, and inclusive communities through educational and social programming. They serve as a resource and referral to University services. RAs are positive role models that enforce University and Residential & Commuter Life (RCL) policies. To be considered as a candidate for the RA position, you must meet the following requirements and qualifications.

RA Candidate Requirements:

- Be a current Longwood University student having lived in Longwood managed housing for two or more semesters by the start of employment.

- Submit an application with an updated resume. You may go to the Career Center to help write this.

- Provide a minimum of two references. One must be from a current RA (doesn't have to be your current RA) and the other reference must be from a current Longwood University faculty/staff member.

- Hold a cumulative GPA requirement of at least a 2.5 or better. Candidates with below a 2.5 GPA may still be considered for an open position but preference will be given to those that meet the minimum qualifications.

- Have NO active judicial record.

- Be able to commit for the entire 2023-2024 academic year. This disqualifies candidates who will be student teaching, studying abroad, peer mentors, playing a varsity sport, have a time-intensive internship, or graduating in December.

- Attendance is mandatory for all interviews. Failing to attend an interview may impact a candidate's chances of being hired.

- Candidates selected as RAs are required to return to campus early for RA Training before the Fall and Spring Semester. Training dates will be communicated to all selected RA's.

Any questions regarding the application or application process may be directed to Sebastian Cruz (cruzjs@longwood.edu).

INFORMATION TYPED INTO THIS FORM CANNOT BE SAVED! Please make sure all the information provided is accurate.

Are you participating in a required internship/practicum/Student Teaching 2023-2024?*

YesNo

Are graduating in December 2023?*

YesNo

Are you studying abroad during the 2023-2024 academic year?*

YesNo

Are you playing a varsity sport during the 2023-2024 academic year?*

YesNo

L Number*

Full Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name

Preferred Name

Longwood E-mail*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Birth Date*

MonthDayYear

Sex*

FemaleMale

Pronouns*

She/HerHe/HimThey/Them

Current Class Standing*

Are you currently in the Cormier Honors College?*

YesNo

Number of semesters lived in Longwood managed Housing as of Fall 2023*

Major(s)*

Minor(s)

Current Cumulative GPA (if it's your first semester leave empty)

If you are hired, will you be able to commit attending all RA trainings during the 2023-2024 calendar year? As a reminder: Resident Assistants (RAs) are required to participate in RA trainings - STLW (April 2023), FTLW (early August 2023), and WTLW (early January 2024) .*

YesNo

If you are hired, will you be able to commit to being an RA for the entire 2023-2024 academic year? As a reminder: This disqualifies candidates who will be student teaching, Peer Mentors, studying abroad, playing a varsity sport, engaging in time extensive internships/external opportunities or graduating in December.*

YesNo

Have you or do you plan to also apply for a 23-24 Peer Mentor position?*

YesNo

If you are hired, what communities would you be most interested in working with? Check all that apply.*

What aspect of the RA position interests you most?*

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Why do you feel you will be a great candidate?*

0/250

Please explain why it is you are interested in working with the communities you selected above.*

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Please list all extracurricular activities and/or organizations that you are involved in. Please also include any extra curricular activities that you plan to pursue.*

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Please upload your current resume below.*

Please list below those individuals you would like to use as a reference. REMEMBER: one reference must be a current RA with RCL (doesn't have to be your RA), and one must be a current Longwood University faculty/staff member. While there is the option to include an third reference, it is not required. Family references will NOT be considered.

References will receive an email stating that you have listed them as a reference for the RA postion. Within the email will be a link that will direct your reference to a form that should not take more than three minutes to complete. Once your reference has completed the form, you will receive an email stating that the reference is on file. Please verify that your reference email address is entered correctly. If it is not entered correctly, your reference will not receive the email. Faliure to have sufficent references on file may impact your hiring.

Current RA Reference:*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

Faculty/Staff Reference:*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

Additional Reference (Optional)

First NameLast Name

E-mail

I understand that clicking the submit button below does not constitute my application being complete. Once my two references (one from a current RA and one from a current Longwood University faculty/staff member) are on file, my application will be complete. I furthermore understand that it is my responsibility to make sure all parts of my application are completed and turned in by the deadline to be considered for the position.*

I have read and agree to the above statement

By clicking the submit button, I authorize Residential and Commuter Life to verify my grade point average and my disciplinary record. I understand that I must be in good standing with the University and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. I also certify, on my honor, that the information contained in this application and resume are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application or resume shall be grounds for dismissal. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references and employers listed above to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release Longwood University from all liability for any damage that may result from utilization of such information. I also understand and agree that no representative of the university has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing, unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized university representative. I also understand that I am not guaranteed placement and must be in good job standing in order to be eligible to return. This online application does not permit the release or use of disability-related or medical information in a manner prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant federal and state laws.*

I have read and agree to the above statement

I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee that I will be offered a interview. RCL reserves the right to remove any application from candidacy. If selected to interview, I agree to participate in both the individual interview during my scheduled appointment and the group interview scheduled on January 9th, 2023. If I do not complete all interview requirements, I will not be considered for the RA position.*

I have read and agree to the above statement

Electronic Signature*

First NameLast Name

Application Completed

MonthDayYearHourMinutesAM/PM Option

Completed applications are due by Noon on Friday, December 2nd, 2023.

Resident Assistant Application

Preliminary Questions

Step 1: Personal Information

Step 2: References

Step 3: Authorization

Step 4: Signature