Applicant Name: _______________________________
2013-2014 MSUB RESIDENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT INFORMATION
Housing & Residential Life Candidate Checklist
1st Step: Complete the Resident Technical Assistant Application. A completed and typed application must be submitted no
later than Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 4:50 p.m. Before beginning the application you will need to:
Prepare a current text-only resume (no formatting required) including, but not limited to:
- Previous work experience that would contribute to the position, including titles and dates of experience
- Involvement in extracurricular activities
- Volunteer work or community service
- Honors or awards that you have received
Prepare a personal statement (app. 500 words) addressing all three of the following questions.
1. Describe your on campus housing experience. What you have experienced, learned and participated in, and how has your
experience influenced your desire to apply for the Resident Technical Assistant position.
2. How will you contribute to and support the mission of Housing & Residential Life (HRL) through this position?
3. As a student leader, you will be advocating for and providing resources to students from different cultures, races, sexual
orientations, and abilities than yourself. Please explain honestly how you would be able to connect with these diverse populations of
students and how you have been able to work in teams made up of diverse individuals.
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Step: Applications will be reviewed by the selection committee and all qualified applicants will be contacted via phone to
set up an individual interview time sometime between February 18-19, 2013. To aid in the interview schedule process please
complete the interview block time schedule attached to this application. During this interview candidates will be asked to present a
collage that relates to their personality and skills. Instructions about this collage will be given to you prior to your interview.
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Step: Position announcements will be mailed by 5:00 p.m. on February 20, 2013.
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Step: If you were selected to be a member of the 2013-2014 Housing & Residential Life Staff, an Acceptance of Position
form will also be included with the selection announcement. The Acceptance of Position form will need to be signed and returned to
Housing & Residential Life (SUB 221) by February 20, 2013 at 5:00pm. You will have a picture taken of you at this time so
please plan accordingly.
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Step: Training with the current Resident Technical Assistant will take place throughout the remainder of the Spring 2013
semester and the position will take on full time employment during the summer and fall of 2013.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE RA POSITION:
at the time of employment
Must be able to commit time for training during spring 2013 and be full time employed from August 2013 to May 2014
the University
t extra-curricular and outside work unless authorized by supervisor
Excellent customer service skills
have technical abilities and knowledge of computer programs and troubleshooting
Flexible hours and the ability to work in the evening and weekends as needed
SEMESTERLY COMPENSATION (RA/IRC POSITION)
Hourly wage of at least $9.00 starting
95 on General Account (U-Card) each semester
Student Union Building, Room 221
Phone: 406-657-2333
Fax: 406-657-2388
Email: housing@msubillings.edu