Residential Life RA/PA Application
Tennessee Technological University

Please type or print this application and be sure to answer all questions. Please read carefully before submitting your application.

Please complete each field so that your application can be processed.

 

  Please indicate the position for which you are applying.

 

PERSONAL DATA
First Name Middle Initial Last Name T# :
Current Residence Hall Current Room Number Current Phone Number
Shirt Size

Local Mailing Address:
Street Address City State Zip Code
 
Home Mailing Address:
Street Address City State Zip Code
Home Phone Parent/Guardian Name
 
EDUCATION DATA
Present Classification  
Major GPA Last Semester Cumulative GPA
Expected Date of Graduation
Will you be leaving campus for co-op?  
If so, when?
Will you be student teaching?  
If so, when?
Is it necessary for you to take more than 18 hours per semester?  
If so, explain.
 
RESIDENCE HALL EXPERIENCE
Last two residence halls in which you have lived during your TTU career, if applicable.
Year Location
Year Location

What experiences have you had that would be of value if employed as a Resident/Program Assistant (offices held, previous employment, etc.?)
What on-going time commitments might you have should you be employed as a RA/PA?
How did you become aware of this position?
If other, please specify:

OTHER INFO


ESSAY QUESTIONS

Please respond to the following questions.

1. What personal experiences have prepared you for your role as a RA or PA?

2. Describe your experience as a member of a team.

3. Why have you chosen to apply for a RA or PA position?


* PA ESSAY QUESTION ONLY

4. What steps can be taken to improve Programming in the residence halls?


Residential Life Leadership Class

The Residential Life Leadership Class is a 10 week non-credit course designed to provide students with the fundamental elements for a successful experience as a Resident/Programming Assistant and a student. Knowledge acquired throughout the course includes but is not limited to: student development, effective communication, multi-cultural sensitivity, social issues, programming, and community building.

The class is held during the monthly inservices.

Information about "registering" for the class will be given to students who successfully complete the Carousel process.


REFERENCES
You will be required to provide three references that are qualified to comment on your ability as the University’s representative in the residence halls as a Resident/Programming Assistant. Please have each one of your references complete a reference form, which may be found here. The completed forms should be mailed directly to the Office of Residential Life.

By clicking submit, you necessarily attest that you have read and agree with the following statements:

I understand that all documents relative to this application for employment including, but not limited to, Applicant Reference Forms, evaluation notations of interviewers and staff comment sheets are confidential. I further understand that I will not have the opportunity to personally review or inspect any of these documents. However, in an effort to promote a valuable educational experience and to improve interviewing skills, feedback concerning reasons for selection or non-selection will be provided at the applicant’s request.

I wish to submit this application for employment for the position of Resident or Programming Assistant. I am aware of the responsibilities of this position as specified in the Resident or Programming Assistant position description, and I fully intend to fulfill each one to the best of my ability if I am offered and accept a position. I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position as specified on this form and all information I have provided herein is accurate.

I understand that my signature below authorizes the Office of Residential Life to verify grade information and to review my disciplinary file. Furthermore, I give permission for my name and/or photo to be used in any type of public relations efforts on behalf of th University.
 

By clicking submit, you necessarily attest that you have read and agree with the following statements:


I understand that all documents relative to this application for employment including, but not limited to, Applicant Reference Forms, evaluation notations of interviewers and staff comment sheets are confidential. I further understand that I will not have the opportunity to personally review or inspect any of these documents. However, in an effort to promote a valuable educational experience and to improve interviewing skills, feedback concerning reasons for selection or non-selection will be provided at the applicant’s request.


I wish to submit this application for employment for the position of Resident Assistant or Programming Assistant. I am aware of the responsibilities of this position as specified in the Resident Assistant or Programming Assistant position description, and I fully intend to fulfill each one to the best of my ability if I am offered and accept a position. I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position as specified on this form and all information I have provided herein is accurate.

I understand that by typing my email address below, I am authorizing the Office of Residential Life to verify grade information and to review my disciplinary file. Furthermore, I give permission for my name and/or photo to be used in any type of public relations efforts on behalf of th University.


Email Address