Housing Department Resident Assistant Application

Dear Resident Assistant/Senior Resident Assistant Applicant: The Academy of Art University Housing Department is pleased you are interested in becoming a Resident Assistant (RA)/ Senior Resident Assistant (SRA). The RA/SRA position is a key role in the operation of the residence halls and campus apartments; therefore, we intend to select the most capable and committed staff possible.

Please take time to read the RA/SRA Application packet thoroughly to become aware of the qualifications, important dates, and requirements. You will find the position to be challenging and exciting, and one that offers many opportunities for a fulfilling career at AAU.

All applicants are encouraged to attend one of the following Informational Sessions to learn more about the RA/SRA position.

For the SP 2019 Semester Consideration, Informational Sessions will take place at 7:00PM in the following locations: Monday, Sept 17th, Wednesday, Sept 19th, & Friday, Sept 21st: 79 New Montgomery, Theater Tuesday, Sept 18th, & Thursday, Sept 20th: 620 SutterSt., Theater

The Application and Review Process will take place in three (3) phases:

Phase 1: Receipt of all application materials by deadline: 5:00PM, Monday, October 8th. Phase 2: Group Process Interview – Saturday, October 13th (by invitation) Phase 3: Individual Interview Process – Monday, October 22nd – Friday, November 2nd

- REQUIREMENTS -

Candidates MUST meet the following minimum criteria: Be enrolled in at least 9 undergraduate units or graduate units per semester throughout the

duration of employment (The Senior Resident Assistant position is reserved for graduate students or staff members with a minimum of four academic semesters as a Resident Assistant.)

Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at time of application, and maintain throughoutemployment

Be in good financial standing with AAU and not have a record of AAU or Housing Departmentdisciplinary action at the time of application or employment

All application packets will include: a completed application, an optional letter ofrecommendation* (Required for students applying for SRA position), and unofficial transcripts.

Must submit a COMPLETED application (PDF format) via email to the RA Selection Committee atRASelection@academyart.edu by 5:00pm on Monday, October 8th in order to be considered forthe Spring 2019 Academic Semester.

Name: Student ID #: Major: Select one: □ Undergraduate □ GraduateI am applying for: □ Resident Assistant □ Senior Resident Assistant □ Both

Housing Department Resident Assistant Application

Final placement decisions with regard to community and building are made after the completion of the application and individual interview. Participation in all aspects of the selection process does not guarantee a Resident Assistant/Senior Resident Assistant position, but it is imperative that all RA/SRA applicants are available for their chosen scheduled interview time.

Decision letters will be available in the Housing Office:

For Spring 2019 Academic Semester Consideration: Beginning at 12:00PM (Noon) on Friday, November 16th

Acceptance of offer and paperwork signing:

For Spring 2019 Academic Semester Consideration: Acceptance of decision letters due to Housing Office by Wednesday, November 21st at 5:00PM

We look forward to receiving your application and beginning the selection process. Please feel free to contact your Resident Director or the RA Selection Committee via email (RASelection@academyart.edu), if you have any additional questions about either the RA position or the selection process.

Sincerely, RA Selection Committee

Housing Department Resident Assistant Application

1. Creative Component Please create an expressive piece of art that showcases who you are as a person, and answers the question: "What does the position mean to you?"

A. You will be able to use any type of art form to express your understanding and passion for the Resident Assistant position. Examples of creative components can be in multimedia videos, storyboards, paintings, sculptures, music, fashion pieces, etc.

B. You will be asked to present your creative component at your individual interview. This presentation should take no

longer than 5 minutes.

C. SRA Applicants: Additionally, please explain how your previous work experience (volunteer work and internships included) will aid you in your position as a Senior Resident Assistant. What goals do you wish to accomplish or learn with this position?

2. Recommendation Letter (RA Optional/ SRA Required)

Your RA application may include one (1) optional letter of recommendation.

Students applying for the Senior Resident Assistant position must include one letter of recommendation along with all other documents. The recommendation letter must be submitted as a PDF to the RA Selection e-mail (RASelection@academyart.edu). Please note: Relatives are not allowed to write letters of recommendation.

3. Unofficial Transcripts Each RA/SRA applicant must provide a copy of their unofficial Academy of Art University transcript and/or an unofficial transcript from the most recent institution attended. Transcripts can be obtained by visiting the Registrar office on the 3rd floor at 79 New Montgomery or online through your Student Self Service. Spring 2019 Process: APPLICATIONS MUST BE TURNED IN BY October 8th!

Phase 1: Eligible applicants will be contacted via email no later than Wednesday, October 10th if they meet the minimum requirements and will be invited to participate in Phase 2: Group Process Interviews.

Phase 2: Group Process will take place on Saturday, October 13th

Phase 3: Dependent on performance during Group Process, applicants may be invited to participate in Individual

Interviews.

Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon a successful drug screening, background check, and sufficient grade requirements.

Applicant Signature Date __________________________________________________ _____________________

Housing Department Resident Assistant & Senior Resident Assistant Application

An Equal Opportunity Employer

INSTRUCTIONS Please type or print your answers so that they are plain and readable. All sections of this application that

apply to you must be completed. Date of Application

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PRINT NAME

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ADDRESS

(Number) (Street) (City)

HOME TELEPHONE NO. ( )

(State) (Zip)

EMAIL ADDRESS WORK TELEPHONE NO. ( )

HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY BEEN EMPLOYED BY CAMPUS LIVING VILLAGES? Yes No

IF YES, WHERE? WHEN?

LIST ANY RELATIVES

PRESENTLY EMPLOYED

BY THE COMPANY:

POSITION APPLIED

FOR/JOB TITLE*:

DATE AVAILABLE

FOR WORK?

ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO WORK:

FULL TIME PART TIME OVERTIME SHIFT WORK TEMPORARY

Do you have any commitments to another employer or another business that might affect your employment with our company? (i.e.

Agreement not to compete with other employers, not to disclose confidential or proprietary information, potential recall from lay-

off status or a possible conflict of interest) (A “yes” answer will not automatically exclude you from employment.)

YES NO

If yes, please explain:

*Applications for employment are only accepted when there is an open position. To be considered as an applicant, specify the

position for which you are applying (Job Title) and thereby certify that you have a genuine interest in being considered as an

applicant for this position.

The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American

with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to complete this

application and the pre-employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department (AVP Human Resources – (713) 871-

5181) or the hiring manager. The Company does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of the need for

accommodations.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, marital

or veteran status, disability or any other protected status. THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT CREATE A CONTRACT OF

EMPLOYMENT.

RHODE ISLAND: Pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Law Section 28-29-6, the Company informs you that it is subject to the

Workers’ Compensation Laws.

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EDUCATION

SCHOOL NAME OF SCHOOL CITY MAJOR COURSE

OR SUBJECT

DID YOU GRADUATE?

DEGREE?

HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE SCHOOL

BUSINESS

COLLEGE

OTHER

OTHER

OTHER

Outline pertinent skills, experiences and attainments achieved through your education such as interests, activities, organizations and

honors received. (Do not list any organization or activities which, by their name or character, indicate a disability or the race, color,

religion, sex, age or national origin of its membership or participants.)

Please list any foreign language skills:

Are you 18 years or older? YES NO

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States and to work for this employer? YES NO

Will you now, or in the future require sponsorship by Campus Living Villages to attain or maintain employment visa

status? YES NO

Please enter your social security number for background check purposes:

(Answer the next two questions only if the position involves driving a Company vehicle)

Please indicate the type of your valid driver’s license (example: Standard, Chauffeur, CDL, etc.):

How did you learn about our company?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

List below all former employers starting with the most recent employer. This should include part time and summer work. Explain

any periods of unemployment. If more space is required for your employment experience or to explain any item, attach a separate

sheet. You may include any verified work performed as a volunteer.

DATES OF

EMPLOYMENT NAME, ADDRESS OF COMPANY JOB TITLE

SUPERVISOR’S

NAME AND

PHONE NUMBER

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BUSINESS REFERENCES

NAME

PHONE ( )

(Address) (Occupation)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Occasionally an application form makes it difficult for an individual to adequately summarize his/her complete background. If there

is not enough space on this application form to allow a complete explanation of any subject, write the additional information below,

or on a plain sheet of paper and attach it to this application.

CERTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT (Please read carefully before signing)

I hereby apply for employment with Century Campus Housing Management, L.P. d/b/a Campus Living Villages or its division(s) or

subsidiary(s) and I certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge and understand

that false, missing or misleading information given in my application reference or interviews is grounds for dismissal in accordance

with Campus Living Villages policy. I authorize Campus Living Villages or any of its subsidiaries to contact my previous

employers/institutions and investigate all statements contained in this application for employment. I authorize the references listed

above to give you any and all Information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal

or otherwise, and release all parties from the liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you. I promise I will

not bring any legal actions or claims against my current or former employers or any other institution providing response to any job

reference request. I understand that if hired, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of Campus Living Villages and that my

employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of

either the Company or myself. I understand that no manager or representative of Campus Living Villages, or any of its subsidiaries,

other than the president of Campus Living Villages, has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified

period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing,

I hereby authorize that previous employers contacted by Campus Living Villages or any subsidiaries in connection with this

application fully respond to all inquiries concerning such previous employment and specifically authorize the disclosure of my

personnel record information, including disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand or other disciplinary action. I also authorize

educational institutions to release information relative to claimed degrees and achievements. In consideration of the acceptance of

my application, I release Campus Living Villages or any of its subsidiaries, previous employers and education institutions of any

claims arising out of such response and disclosure.

I understand that an offer of employment by Campus Living Villages or its divisions of subsidiaries is contingent upon my submitting

to and successfully completing a physical examination that includes drug screening. Such examination will be performed by doctors

designated by the Company and at the Company’s expense. I hereby authorize such doctors to furnish the results of such

examination(s) to Campus Living Villages or its divisions or subsidiaries. I further understand that the completion of an application

Housing Department Resident Assistant & Senior Resident Assistant Application

with Campus Living Villages is a preliminary step to employment. It does not obligate Campus Living Villages to offer employment

to me or for me to accept employment.

I understand that if I am employed by Campus Living Villages or its division(s) or subsidiaries and as conditions of my continued

employment by the Company, I will be required to furnish proof of age and U.S. Citizenship (or legal entry into the U.S. as the case

may be) and I will be required to execute certain agreements with Campus Living Villages and/or its divisions or subsidiaries

(including employee agreements regarding inventions, proprietary information and conflict of interest).

Furthermore, I agree to submit to the Company, if requested, copies of any former agreements limiting my current employment

activities.

Campus Living Villages is an equal opportunity employer. Federal and state laws prohibits discrimination in employment practices

because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. No

question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.

FOR MARYLAND APPLICANTS: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND,

AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT

AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS

LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

FOR MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS: IT IS UNLAWFUL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO REQUIRE OR ADMINISTER A LIE

DETECTOR TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. AN EMPLOYER WHO

VIOLATES THIS LAW SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITY. CAMPUS LIVING

VILLAGES DOES NOT USE LIE DETECTOR TESTS AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

FOR MONTANA APPLICANTS: THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP IS GOVERNED BY THE WRONGFUL

DISCHARGE FROM EMPLOYMENT ACT. Mont. Code Ann. § 39-2¬901.

FOR RHODE ISLAND APPLICANTS: IF YOU PROVIDE FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ABILITY TO PERFORM

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS, YOU MAY BE BARRED FROM

FILING A CLAIM UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT OF THE STATE OF RHODE

ISLAND.

This application will be kept in our active files for a period

of 90 days. At the expiration of the 90 days, the application

will be invalid unless renew in writing.

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