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OFFICE OF STUDENT HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL LIFE
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
APPLICATION 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR
Application Deadline: May 1st, at 6:30 pm email lodges@siskiyous.edu
Recommendations Deadline: On or Before, May 15
th
at 6:30pm Emailed by Recommender ONLY.
Electronic copies of the recommendation forms( pages 6-8) are available on the school website for download.
Please complete this form entirely, submit Application and Recommendation forms by email: lodges@siskiyous.edu.
Please fill out all portions of the application. If a question is not applicable please indicate the section with a
N/A.
Any incomplete attachments or applications will not be processed. Any applications received after the
APPLICATION DEADLINE will not be considered. DO NOT TURN IN YOUR APPLICATION TO LODGE
STAFF OR OFFICE.
I. Personal Information:
_____________________________________ _______________________________________
First Name Last Name
______________________________________ _______________________________________
Permanent Home Address City, State, Zip Code
_______________________________________ _________-___________-____________
Permanent Home Address (Line 2 if needed) Home Phone Number
________-__________-__________ YES NO
_______________________________________
Cell Phone Number Can you receive Text? Primary Email Address
__________________________________________ ____________________________
College of the Siskiyous Student Email Current Building / Room Number
(If living in lodges)
II. Academic Information:
_____________________ YES NO _____________________________________
First Semester at COS Transferred to COS If marked YES, which institution(s)
(Fall 2020, Spring 2020 etc.)
Objective at COS (Check all that apply)
___________________________________ Transfer Certificate Program A.A. Degree
Current Major/Field of Study
_________ _________ _____________________
Units Planned for Enrollment Total Units Currently Expected Graduation
Fall 2020 Semester Completed Date
____________ ____________
Last Semester GPA Cumulative GPA
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III. Questions
Please answer each of the following questions.
1. What interests you about being a Resident Assistant and what are the strengths you would
bring to the position?
2. Diversity and equality are fundamental parts of living within a community. Can you please
elaborate on what they both mean to you and why they are important? If they are not
important to you, can you explain why?
3. How would you build relationships with students as a Resident Assistant, and what would be
the nature of those relationships?
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4. Describe a time when you were a successful leader during a stressful time.
5. How will this position fit in with your lifestyle, goals and college schedule?
6. Why are you applying for the Resident Assistant Position?
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IV. References and Recommender List
1. Applicant Fill this portion in:
Please list your two (2) references. One MUST be a COS faculty or professional
staff/administration member. The second may be a person you know (advisor, supervisor,
employer, high school teacher, etc.) that is
NOT a personal friend, family member or relative.
2. Please have them fill out the recommendation form attached to the application
2.1. Name ________________________________________________________
Relationship to applicant: _____________________ COS Employee: YES NO
2.2. Name ________________________________________________________
Relationship to applicant: _____________________ COS Employee: YES NO
(Back up reference in case other references are unable to assist you. TWO references are mandatory and will
be counted. If a third recommendation forms submitted, it will be discarded without being opened or read. )
3
rd
Back up Reference Name ________________________________________________________
Relationship to applicant: _____________________ COS Employee: YES NO
V. Work Experience : Paid and Volunteer
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of this form.
Employer Name &
Supervisor Name and
Contact Info
Dates of
Employment
Start Date End
Date
Duties:
Please list duties and tasks responsible for
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VI. Extracurricular Information
Will you be involved in any clubs, sports, or jobs while you are at COS this next year? If so, please list.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lodge Government Representative
If you are not granted the position of Resident Assistant, would you be interested in serving
the community in the capacity as a Lodge Government Representative (LGR)? (Please mark only
ONE)
YES, I am interested
NO, I am not interested
I. Signature
Application Deadline: May 1,2020 Recommendation Forms Deadline: May 15
th
at 6:30pm Emailed by Recommender ONLY.
By signing this form I,________________________, verify that all of the information provided above is correct and
factual to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if this application is not completely filled out or submitted by
the deadline mentioned above I will NOT be considered as a Resident Assistant Candidate for the Academic year of
2020-2021.
Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ________________
STAFF FILL IN ONLY: Received Date: _______________ Complete: YES
NO
Staff Initial: ________
Full Name
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