Thank you for your interest in serving a vital role in our campus

community. Head Residents, Resident Assistants and House Managers are hard

working students who like challenges. Their positions require attention to detail,

the ability to be appropriately assertive while earning respect, and the ability to

use good judgment at all times.

Over the years, the Residence Life staff has set a high standard to achieve their

goal of serving students, and we hope this upward trajectory will continue

through the coming years.

Applications Due Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 4:00pm

Monmouth College

Office of Residence Life

Poling Hall

700 East Broadway

Monmouth, Illinois 61462

Telephone: 309-457-2113

reslife@monmouthcollege.edu

RES LIFE STAFF APPLICATION 2013-2014

This application is patterned after applications you will encounter in the real world. Filling it out is

practice that will help you in your future attempts to gain employment. Use the FREE resources available

to you, including the Wackerle Career and Leadership Center in Poling Hall, to make certain your

application favorably highlights your qualifications for the position(s) you are applying for.

Applications are due no later than 4 p.m. on January 30, 2013, in the Office of Residence Life,

main floor Poling Hall. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions you may have about the application process

or details about any of the positions. We wish you the best in pursuing this important leadership role!

Mohsin Masood, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life

Kathy Wagoner, Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing

Danielle Tucker, Assistant Director of Campus Events and Founders Village Hall Director

Billy Bernard, Assistant Director of Greek Life, Leadership and Involvement

New RA’s & All House Managers

QUALIFICATIONS 1. Students who have reached junior or senior standing will be given preference for a head resident position. 2. Staff members will be selected from a pool of candidates that are Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors. 3. An HR, RA or HM must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better at the time of appointment and must maintain this average through the term of appointment. DATES OF APPOINTMENT The HR, RA, and HM appointment is for August – May of each academic year. HR, RA, and HM notification of exact starting date will be communicated through a letter from the Associate Dean of Students. VACATIONS, HOLIDAYS, TIME ON DUTY/ON CALL During the academic year, the HR, RA, and HM will regularly serve either “on-duty” or “on-call”. On duty responsibilities include regularly scheduled duty hours. At other times staff persons will be expected to be on-call and available to residents and other staff members when needed. Although it is impossible to quantify the amount of time a staff member must spend on his/her floor, availability to students is important. In most instances the composition of the floor will be a determining factor. Staff meetings, hall council meetings and on call duties are required. REMUNERATION Compensation for Head Residents is $3,550.00 per academic year and includes a furnished apartment at no additional room charge. Resident Assistant compensation is $2,400.00 for first year and returning staff member’s remuneration is $2,600.00. In addition, the RA compensation includes a double/singe room at no additional charge. Compensation for House Managers and Theme House RA’s is $1,650.00. ADDITIONAL COMMITMENTS-EMPLOYMENT AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES HR’s, RA’s, and HM’s are expected to devote a considerable amount of time to their positions while not sacrificing their academics. Staff members may, therefore, accept no other employment unless approved by the Office of Student Affairs. STAFF TRAINING HR’s, RA’s, and HM’s are required to attend training prior to the beginning of the academic year in addition to periodic in-service training sessions throughout the year. COLLEGE & RESIDENCE HALL REGULATIONS Residence Life staff members are College staff members as well as students living in a residential facility. Staff, therefore, are expected to observe all College and residence hall regulations in an exemplary manner. Failure to do so may result in termination of employment. SELECTION PROCESS Completed application will be reviewed for the year in school, grade point average, evidence of maturity, responsibility and other positive personality traits. Upon review of the above documents, past performance, and evaluations, returning staff members will be informed of their selection, or otherwise.

TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR STAFF

Applications Due Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 4:00pm

Application Instructions

Monmouth College

RES LIFE STAFF APPLICATION FOR 2013-2014

1

Write a cover letter.

Attach a well composed cover letter which answers the following questions:

New RA Applicants: What personal characteristics, skills and values do you possess that would assist you in being an

effective staff member? How do your previous experiences prepare you for success in this position?

House Manager Applicants: In your own words describe what a student leader in this position does. What qualities about

yourself make you a good candidate for this position? Provide an example of a time you had a positive influence on

another student. Please view the job description for this position online at http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/wc/

leadership/greek-life

2 Compose a resume.

Attach a resume that details your experience in the following areas: education, previous employment experience,

leadership experience (involvement, volunteering), other relevant experience. Please use the Writing Winning Resumes

brochure published by the Wackerle Career and Leadership Center as your guide. or schedule a meeting with a staff

member in the Wackerle Career and Leadership Center.

3

Obtain references.

Using the Reference form included in this packet, sign the waiver on each and give to two people who will recommend

you.

New RA Applicants: Two professors, advisors or direct supervisors.

House Manager Applicants: One professor or advisor and one chapter executive officer.

5 Complete application.

Complete application ensuring that you have signed the statement on the front. Assemble and enclose the materials

required for the remainder of the application. Please ask your Head Resident, Resident Assistant or House Manager for

advice about this application or contact the Office of Residence Life if you have any questions.

6

Submit on time.

Staple your cover letter and resume to your application.

House Manager applicants, have your chapter president certify your application.

Submit completed application to the Office of Residence Life, Poling Hall by Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 4 p.m.

Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.

4 Questions (for RA applicants only)

On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions and include with your application materials.

1. Why are you interested in a residence life position?

2. What do you believe the role of a Resident Assistant is?

3. How would you promote a positive community in your hall?

Applications Due Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 4:00pm

Monmouth College

RES LIFE STAFF APPLICATION FOR 2013-2014

As an applicant for a student staff position in the Monmouth College Office of Residence Life, I affirm

that the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and voluntarily release my

educational and disciplinary records to the Office of Residence Life to review them for consideration

for this position.

____________________________ ____________________________ _______________

Signature of Applicant Print Name Date

Applicant Information

Name Gender

Male Female

Check All Positions You Are Applying For

Resident Assistant

Greek House Manager

Current Employment Status

New Applicant

Current Greek House Manager

Summer Address Cell Number

MC Box Number

Student ID Number

Academic Information

Cumulative GPA for FA2012

Majors and Minors

Do you expect to student

teach next year?

No

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Academic Standing for

Employment Term

Sophomore Junior

Senior

Fifth-Year Senior or Later

Do you expect to study off

campus next year?

No

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Greek Applicants

If you are affiliated with a men’s

or women’s fraternity, please

complete this section:

Chapter

Initiated Status

Initiated LESS than six months ago

Initiated MORE than six months ago

As President of the applicant’s

chapter, I hereby certify that the

applicant is in good standing with

the chapter, that we have no reason

to doubt their qualification for this

position, and that the chapter by its

official process has nominated the

applicant for the position of House

Manager.

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President’s Signature

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All Applicants: Provide information on two

individuals providing references for you.

Name of Reference 1 Name of Reference 2

Phone Phone

E-mail

E-mail

Applicant’s Waiver of Rights:

I voluntarily waive the right to review my referrals at any later date.

____________________________________________________________

Applicant’s Signature

____________________________________________________________

Date

Applications Due Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 4:00pm

New RA’s & All House Managers

Thank you for taking a few moments to refer this applicant for a student staff position in the Office of Residence

Life at Monmouth College. These critical staff members advise fellow students, coordinate educational programs,

help build a positive living environment and serve as a liaison to the College.

Please return to the Office of Residence Life by 4 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2013.

Monmouth College

RES LIFE STAFF REFERENCE FOR 2013-2014

Applicants Name: ________________________________ Today’s Date: ________________________________

Your Name: _____________________________________ Your Phone: _________________________________

Your Title: ______________________________________ Your E-mail: _________________________________

I recommend

this applicant.

I do not

recommend this

applicant.

Signature of

Evaluator

________________

Please grade the applicant on the following qualities

Intellectual Maturity. Consider the degree to which the applicant grasps new ideas, has an understanding of new concepts and possesses an ability to express thoughts.

Initiative. Does the candidate show an ability to approach new situations with ease and completes assignments on time?

Maturity. Consider the degree to which the applicant has developed adult habits, with the ability to make independent decisions informed by a mature value system.

Personality. Evaluate the applicant’s personal manner, poise and ability to make a pleasant impression.

Responsibility and Investment. To what degree is the applicant conscientious and dependable?

Sensitivity. Evaluate the applicant’s ability to be aware of the motives, intentions and feelings of the people he or she interacts with.

Empathy. Consider how well the applicant is able to appropriately share the thoughts and emotions of the people he or she interacts with.

Genuineness. How well does the applicant communicate sincere attitudes of trust, consistency and honesty?

Flexibility. Evaluate how well the applicant can adjust his or her time and emotions to meet the needs of others and of changing situations.

Overall Evaluation. Considering the applicant as a whole, evaluate how well you believe they would perform as a Residence Life staff member.

Grading Scale

A Excellent

B Above Average

C Average

D Below Average

F Unsatisfactory

Additional Comments

Applications Due Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 4:00pm

SECRETS TO SUCCESS...

Head Residents, Resident Assistants and House Managers endeavor to help over 1,300 students to succeed at

Monmouth College. Not only do these important staff members keep the campus safe, they provide hours of fun

programming and establish communities of friendships which last a lifetime.

If you want to join this team of dedicated students, check out the following secrets to success:

Involvement. Once you move into a building as a resident, it is important that you get involved. Residence halls and

Greek housing units provide numerous opportunities for involvement. These include from serving as a member of the

hall government or a fraternity executive board, to participating in campus activities. Being involved in a community

shows that you care about it and want to make a difference. Through residence hall activities and events, hall staff

members get to know the people across campus.

Initiative. Living on campus provides all types of opportunities for individuals to take initiative. When selecting a hall

staff member the Office of Residence life looks for individuals who show initiative. Students willing to handle a

sometimes stressful situation, put together an activity or help a student resolve problems are the right match for a

residence hall staff position.

Enthusiasm. Working to enthusiastically serving your residents will help you do your job well and succeed in a

residence life position. Picking up trash you see in the hallway or cleaning up a mess someone else made are a simple

way to show your pride while earning the respect of other staff members and fellow residents.

Interest. Talk with a current RAs in your hall or your fraternity officer as well as the professional housing staff to let

them know you are interested in joining the staff. Show your support of Residence Life by liking it on Facebook at

facebook.com/mcResLife, and interact with current staff members and other residents on line as well.

Stay out of trouble! Student staff members are responsible for enforcing college rules. Students with a disciplinary

record will not be hired. So stay out of trouble!