Residence Director Application Form
Division of Student Life Residence Director 2015-2016 Application Packet January 30, 2015 Dear Applicant, These are exciting times in the Division of Student Life within the Office of Residence Life at Wingate University! The Residence Director graduate assistantship position is growing in responsibility, importance, and experience as the campus is expanding. This position offers many different opportunities for the candidate; but most importantly, you will have the chance to positively engage and impact undergraduate students at Wingate University. The Residence Director is a relationship-oriented position that requires a strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative. In conjunction with the mission of Student Life, this graduate assistant position provides avenues for you to help connect students to the university, to coordinate seamless learning adventures, and to enhance students’ experiences at Wingate University. Enthusiasm, dedication, and the desire to engage students daily are a must! For the 2015-2016 academic year, the Division of Student Life is looking for several graduate students to fulfill the open Residence Director graduate student positions in the Office of Residence Life. The complete team consists of five Residence Directors, and we’re looking for dynamic, self-starting, and motivated applicants. To be considered for the Residence Director position, you must have the following: Resume List of references Complete Wingate University Residence Director application (attached) Preferred qualification: Accepted into a Wingate University graduate program (you may apply for the RD position while in the application process to a Wingate University graduate program) Compensation for this position includes: Housing (furnished apartment, cable, internet connection, and all utilities) Full meal plan (subject to dining hall availability) Graduate school tuition remission for Wingate programs (please contact Director of Residence Life Michael Reynolds at [email protected] if you are interested in the Accounting program, as some conditions apply) $8,000 stipend for a ten month contract; and $50 monthly phone reimbursement Please complete the following application. Submit the complete application packet to Assistant Director of Residence Life, Emily Odio at [email protected]. Application review is on a rolling basis and review will begin February 23, 2015. I look forward to reviewing your application. If you have any questions regarding the application or process, please contact Emily Odio at 704-233-8376 or [email protected]. Sincerely, Emily Odio Assistant Director, Office of Residence Life Wingate University WINGATE UNIVERSITY 2015-2016 Residence Director Job Description Primary Responsibilities Supervise 5-8 RAs or CAs in your designated area. (RAs serve first-year traditional residence halls; CAs serve upper-classman apartment style residence halls) Plan and conduct weekly RA staff meetings for the purposes of distributing information, training, planning, support, accountability, and evaluation of performance. Serve as a member of departmental selection committees by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and continuous training of RAs and CAs Evaluate RA or CA staff members regularly in one-on-one meetings and in informal/formal performance reviews throughout the year. Implement the Residence Life Bulldog Programming Model within the RA staff and in conjunction with campus partners. Serve on a 24/7 on-call rotating duty schedule for the University campus. Rotate on-call responsibilities with four other Resident Directors (five total). Serve as a Conduct Officer for Community Standards violations as directed by the Assistant Director and Director of Residence Life for the Office of Community Standards. Conduct monthly Health and Safety facility checks within residential areas; and document/follow-up accordingly with behavioral or maintenance issues. Perform other duties as assigned. General Responsibilities Provide a professional staff presence by living in the community assigned to you. Be consistent, fair, and sensitive in the treatment of all residents; maintain a high level of visibility and contact with residents. Be knowledgeable and capable of explaining and implementing University policies, regulations, and procedures. Maintain student confidentiality and FERPA guidelines. Serve as a positive role model at all times, on and off campus. Complete all paperwork, posting requests, and student communications within the designated time frame. Follow all University policies. Serve as a knowledgeable consultant, resource, and referral agent for the University in academic and policy issues. Residence Director Application Form Application Directions Please complete this application that includes: Application Form Essay questions Resume List of contact information for three references Preferred: Officially accepted (or in the process of applying) to a Wingate University graduate program Application review will begin February 23, 2015, and the positions will be open until filled. Please submit application materials via email to: Emily Odio, Assistant Director of Residence Life [email protected] General Information Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle Preferred Phone (the number you prefer to be contacted):_____________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address (where you prefer to be contacted): _______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Educational Information Undergraduate Institution(s): ______________________________________________________ Major Course of Study: ____________________________Minor(s):______________________ Graduation Date: _________________________ Cumulative Grade Point Average: _______ Additional Education/Certifications: _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Please indicate your intentions for graduate school and how long you plan to be a graduate student: ______________________________________________________________________ I wish to apply for a Residence Director position at Wingate University. I certify that all application statements are true to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the Office of Residence Life to solicit any information, from a variety of sources, regarding my candidacy. I have read and understand the job description. In submitting this application, I express my willingness to accept all the responsibilities of the Residence Director position. I fully understand, if appointed, I am expected to work an entire academic year. If you have read and agree to this statement, please write your name here: __________________ Essay Questions Please thoroughly answer the following questions (Please type and attach your answers to this packet: 2.1.What one experience outside of the classroom positively influenced your undergraduate experience? 2. One of the Residence Director’s primary responsibilities is to supervise a Resident Assistant staff. How do you define your leadership? Which main areas would you focus on to build a strong RA team to serve residents? 3. Define “teamwork.” What role do you play on a team and how do you encourage/promote success on a team. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
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