RA Application Process

The resident assistants (RAs) and peer advocates (PAs) go through a joint selection process. The following information details the process to apply for either position,

Step 1: Review the RA job description (you can also review the PA job description)

Step 2: Attend an optional information session (dates and times are listed below)

Step 3: Use Community to register for one session of each of the three (3) required seminars (dates and times are listed below)

Step 4: Attend each of the specific required sessions (once you register for a session in Community, you are unable to change your registration)

Step 5: E-mail your cover letter and resume no later than February 11, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. (suggested resources to help you with your resume and cover letter are listed below)

  • RA candidates should e-mail those materials to Jill Hopper (JHopper)
  • PA candidates should e-mail those materials to Tera Kringle (TKringle)
Step 6: Complete an online form authorizing a check of grade point average and Cornell College conduct to ensure eligibility (Cornell username and password is required)

Step 7: Attend an individual interview (details will be provided soon, but suggested resources to help you prepare are listed below)

Optional Information Sessions

We encourage you to attend one of the following information sessions. Sessions are offered at the following times:

  • Thursday, December 6 from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in Shaw Lounge in the Thomas Commons
  • Sunday, December 9 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Pfeiffer 1st floor Lounge
  • Friday, December 14 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Shaw Lounge in the Thomas Commons
  • Tuesday, January 15 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in Shaw Lounge in the Thomas Commons

Required Seminar #1 (Transition and Community Development)

All applicants for either the RA or PA position must use Community to register for one of the following sessions on Transition and Community Development (once you register for a session in Community, you are unable to change your registration):

  • Tuesday, January 15 from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. in Shaw Lounge in the Thomas Commons
  • Thursday, January 17 from 3:15 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. in the Merner Lounge
  • Sunday, January 20 from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the Merner Lounge
  • Monday, January 21 from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the Merner Lounge
  • Wednesday, January 23 from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the Merner Lounge

Required Seminar #2 (Ethics and Values)

All applicants for either the RA or PA position must use Community to register for one of the following sessions on Ethics and Values (once you register for a session in Community, you are unable to change your registration):

  • Tuesday, January 22 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Shaw Lounge in the Thomas Commons
  • Thursday, January 24 from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the Russell Community Room
  • Friday, January 25 from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in Shaw Lounge in the Thomas Commons
  • Sunday, January 27 from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the Russell Community Room
  • Tuesday, January 29 from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in MLK in the Thomas Commons

Required Seminar #3 (Diversity and Difference)

All applicants for either the RA or PA position must use Community to register for one of the following sessions on Diversity and Difference (once you register for a session in Community, you are unable to change your registration):

  • Wednesday, January 30 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in MLK in the Thomas Commons
  • Friday, February 1 from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. in MLK in the Thomas Commons
  • Sunday, February 3 from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Pfeiffer Classroom
  • Monday, February 4 from 4:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. in Shaw Lounge in the Thomas Commons
  • Wednesday, February 6 from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. in Shaw Lounge in the Thomas Commons

Optional Resume and Cover Letter Help

We encourage you to visit the Career Engagement Center's website for help in creating your resume or help in writing your cover letter. In addition, the CEC will offer the following workshops:

  • Resume workshop: Tuesday, January 22 at 4 p.m. in the CEC
  • Cover letter workshop: Thursday, January 24 at 4 p.m. in the CEC

Optional Interview Skills Help

We encourage you to visit the Career Engagement Center's website for help in preparing for your individual interview.

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