Longwood University - Resident Assistant Application

Resident Assistants (RA) are responsible for building positive, safe, and inclusive communities through educational and social programming; serving as a resource and referral to University services; and being a positive role model by following and enforcing University and RCL policies and standards of behavior. To be considered as a candidate for the RA position, please be sure to meet the following requirements and qualifications:

RA Candidate Requirements:

- Candidates must be a current Longwood University student having lived in Longwood managed housing for two or more semesters.

- Candidates must meet the 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 will not be placed as an RA until his/her GPA is above a 2.5.

- Have NO active judicial record.

- Be able to commit to the remainder of the academic year from the time of hire. This disqualifies candidates who will be student teaching, studying abroad, playing a varsity sport, or graduating in December.

- Submit an application with an updated resume.

- Provide a minimum of two references. One must be from a current RA and the other must be from a current Longwood University faculty/staff member.

To be considered for the Resident Assistant Position, candidates must have their completed application (application, resume, and reference forms) submitted to the Office of Residential & Commuter Life (located in Lancaster, Room G-13) by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 6, 2013.

Any questions regarding the application or application process, may be directed to Rob Gutierrez (gutierrezr@longwood.edu) or Scott Stover (stoversd@longwood.edu).

INFORMATION TYPED INTO THIS FORM CANNOT BE SAVED!

Preferred Name

Birth Date

MonthDayYear

L Number*

Full Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name

Longwood E-mail*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Local Address*

Building and Room/Apartment Number or Local Address

Campus P.O. Box

FemaleMale

Number of Semesters lived in Longwood Managed Housing:*

Please list all of the extracurricular activites and/or organizations that you are involved in along with the time commitment of each. Also, please list any extra curricular activities that you plan to pursue.

Current Class Standing*

Major(s)*

Minor(s)

Current Cumulative GPA*

YesNo

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

How did you hear about the RA position?

Please upload your current resume below.*

Upload a File

Please list the leadership position that you have held, currently hold, and/or expect to hold during the 2013-2014 academic year.

Please provide a quote or personal motto that exemplifies who you are and an explanation of why this quote or motto is fitting to you.

What are some aspects of the RA position that interest you? Also, if hired, what do you hope to gain from this experience?

Describe some of your most enjoyable experiences in the residence hall. Why are these experiences important to you?

Below please list those individuals you would like to use as a reference. REMEMBER: one reference must be a current RA, and one must be a current Longwood University faculty/staff member. While there is the option to include an additional reference, it is not required. Familial references will NOT be considered.

References will recieve 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 submitted the form, you will recieve an email stating that the reference was completed. Please verify that your reference email address is entered correctly. If it is not entered correctly, your reference will not receive the email.

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 facts 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. This online application does not permit the release or use of disability-related or medical information in a manner prohibited by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant federal and state laws.*

I have read and agree to the above statement

A Current RA*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

Longwood Faculty/Staff*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

Additional Reference (optional)

First NameLast Name

E-mail

How do you know this reference?

I understand that clicking the submit button below does not constitute my application being submitted. Only once I have signed a printed copy of this application, and turned it in to the Residential & Commuter Life Office, along with an updated copy of my resume and two references (one from a current RA and one from a current Longwood University faculty/staff member) will my application 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

Electronic Signature*

First NameLast Name

Application Completed

MonthDayYearHourMinutesAM/PM Option

Complete applications are due to the Residential & Commuter Life Office (located in Lancaster G-13) by 4:00pm on Friday, September 6, 2013.

Resident Assistant Application

Step 1: Personal Information

Step 2: Leadership History

Step 3: References

Step 4: Authorization

Step 5: Signature