Resident Advisor Application Form

(NOTE: You must also submit 3 recommendation forms, which can be downloaded from our web site)

I am applying for consideration as a resident advisor for the following term:
CONTACT INFORMATION
CWID:		Gender:
First Name:		Last Name:
Cell Phone Number:		Bama Email:
Local Address:		Local City:
Local State:		Local Zip Code:
Permanent Address:		Permanent City:
Permanent State:		Permanent Zip Code:
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Major Field of Study:		Year at UA:
Expected Graduation Date:
GPA Last Semester (Must have a 2.8 cumulative and last semester GPA):		Cumulative UA GPA:
HOUSING INFORMATION
Who is your current RA (if you live on campus):
Is there any reason you would not be able to complete two consecutive semesters as an RA?
If yes, explain (Limit 2000 characters): Have you lived in a residence hall for at least one semester? Residence Hall: Year: Term: ACTIVITIES IN THE RESIDENCE HALL (list employment, hall council, hall programs attended): CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: List activities (clubs, organizations, honoraries, offices, committees, intramurals, volunteer, and/or community service) in which you have participated while in college. Please list any co-curricular activities planned for next semester/year outside the RA position, and the anticipated time commitment per week (i.e., leadership positions in student organizations, honor societies, community service, etc.): List any languages spoken fluently: WORK EXPERIENCE (begin with most recent): Employer: Position: Date(s) of Employment: Supervisor: Employer: Position: Date(s) of Employment: Supervisor: Employer: Position: Date(s) of Employment: Supervisor: If hired, what medical condition(s)* might affect where you work, or your ability to perform necessary responsibilities of the position (please specify) (Limit 2000 characters): Supporting medical documentation must accompany this application. SHORT ANSWER (fill in below 1. Why are you interested in becoming an RA? Briefly describe the activities/experiences you have been involved with/had which will aid in effectively performing the roles of an RA. (Limit 2000 characters) 2. In regards to the RA position, what do you consider to be your greatest skill? (Limit 2000 characters) 3. How would the RA position contribute to your own personal and professional growth? (Limit 2000 characters) 4. Please list three things that, as a staff member, you would like to accomplish to make the residence hall an enjoyable, productive, and rewarding place to live:* (Limit 2000 characters) 5. From your personal perspective, what do you think are the three most important functions of an RA: (Limit 2000 characters) 6. What do you perceive to be the biggest concern in the residence halls, and how would you approach this issue as an RA? (Limit 2000 characters) 7. Please list three or four activities, special interests, hobbies, etc., in which you have some “expertise” with which you would be willing to share with hall residents. (Limit 2000 characters)