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The Selection Process
RA positions for 2009-2010
To be considered
for an interview, RA applicants must attend one workshop
of each topic and submit a cover letter, résumé and the
names, addresses, phone numbers, emails for three
references (using the Career Center’s "Gold Mine"
e-recruiting system found at
http://www.sdsmtcareers.com ).
Workshop Sessions
are offered each Tuesday in February in the Bump Lounge
at 11:00 a.m. and then at 6:00 p.m. – you will need
to attend one session for each topic area. Sessions
will be 50 minutes.
Each workshop has a
“thinking” assignment that you should do before the
session. Each workshop also has a homework assignment
that will be due at the next workshop.
Homework is always
a written assignment – the written assignment is a Memo
addressed to Reeny Wilson, Director of Residence Life.
The memo shouldn’t be more than one page double spaced
with one inch margins using Times New Roman 12 pt font.
Being able to follow directions and write clearly is an
important aspect of being an RA. Exception to the
formatting rules for homework, of course, is your cover
letter and resume.
Interviews will
take place after March 3, 4, and 5. ResLife will invite
applicants to interviews for Round I and Round II via
the Gold Mine (the e-campus recruiting system). You
will need to be registered with the Career Center to
submit your application packet and schedule interviews,
register on-line at
www.sdsmtcareers.com.
The Benefits
The pay is pretty
good . . . check out estimates for pay for First Year
RAs for next year:
$3,504
cash divided into monthly paychecks throughout the
academic year
+ $1000.00
room rent credit
Total
compensation = $4504
We save a room for
you . . .
And, a few other
perks go with it . . .
-
valuable
leadership experience
-
organizational
opportunities
-
personal growth
and development that is unique and extensive
Future job,
educational and career opportunities can begin with an
RA position.
Check out the complete job
description here.
The Workshops
The Role & Purpose of Mines RAs
Tuesday, February 3
Thinking Assignment:
What good qualities should RAs have?
Be ready for an interactive experience
that will explore more in-depth the role and purpose of
RAs at the School of Mines.
Homework Assignment
(due at the next workshop session): Have a conversation
with a current RA. Write about what you are excited
about and what makes you nervous.
Acting with Integrity
Tuesday, February 10
Thinking Assignment:
What ethical decisions have you witnessed or heard about
current RAs making? Would you make a different choice?
This session will explore the importance
of responsible citizenship to the RA. Participants will
learn more about their own decision making and how their
decisions impact their ability to be a good role model.
Additionally, this session will address the importance
of being a good role model to the overall Residence Life
program.
Homework Assignment
(due via email to Reeny no later than February 17):
Positive or negative, tell us about an ethical decision
you’ve made and what you learned from that experience.
Effective Cover Letters & Résumés On-line
Workshop
Thinking Assignment:
How do your experiences relate to the RA position?
Information will be posted on-line (go to
http://reslife.sdsmt.edu/selection/workhop3.html). The
information will review résumés, cover letters,
behavior-based interviews and using the Gold Mine
(e-campus recruiting system). Review the on-line
information and stop by the SDSM&T Career Center if you
have any additional questions.
Homework Assignment:
Get your cover letter, résumé and three references
(name, address, phone and email) ready to officially
apply for the RA position. Submit on-line before
February 24 using
http://www.sdsmtcareers.com.
Networking
Tuesday, February 24
Thinking Assignment:
How would you connect with your residents if you were an
RA?
This session will be very interactive.
An essential skill for any RA is the ability to meet
people and get to know them. It isn’t about being the
most outgoing person; it’s about being able to start up
a conversation and keep it going. It’s about knowing
how to connect with other people.
Homework Assignment:
Have a conversation with someone you don’t know (another
resident on your floor; someone you see in Surbeck;
someone at the mall). Tell us about that experience
when we ask during the interview.
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