2012-2013 Resident Assistant

Recruitment and Selection Process

Overview of the Process Overview of Application

Process Application

Interview Times Time Line and Due Dates

Lease signings Overview of Positions

General Information about RA Role Requirements

Understanding the Post Compensation

Overview of the Sites Hiring Philosophy

Residence Life Vision

Residence Life supports and guides our student residents by promoting community and well-being to maximise our residents'

University experience.

Completion of an Application Available at accom.reslife@ed.ac.uk

UG and PG Applications are available from 16 January You will receive a confirmation when your application is

fully completed Reference Forms

Need to have two (2) completed. Who should I ask? One (1) reference can be from anyone of the applicant’s

choosing as long as the reference is not a family member, friend or relative. Examples include: former supervisor, employer,

Accommodation Manager, Warden, etc. One (1) reference form needs to be from a current Academic

Staff Member/DOS. Applications for UG are due no later than 5:00 p.m.

(GMT) on Friday, 17 February Applications for PG are due no later than 5:00pm (GMT)

on Friday, 27 April

Overview of the Process

Interviews

All applicants will receive an email updating them of their status in the process by Friday, 24 February

Interview details The individual interview will last approximately thirty

(30) minutes and will take place at St. Leonard’s Hall in Pollock Halls

All applicants will need to make sure they accurately complete the interview availability portion of the application as rescheduling interview times is extremely difficult.

The Interview

Community Development & Relationship

Building Communication Problem Solving Planning/Administrative Teamwork Dedication to Learning

Skills