RA Application - Montreat College

Name*

First Last

Birth Date*

Student ID*

Montreat Box #*

Residence Hall & Room Number*

Preferred Contact Phone Number*

Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

I am currently a...*

My gender is...*

Please list the name of your current RA if you currently live on campus:

The Resident Assistant position is for an entire academic year. Will you be able to serve as an RA for an entire academic year?

I would prefer to serve in:*

Deciding whether or not to accept a specific RA assignment is a personal decision. Candidates are encouraged to enter the application process with an open mind and willingness to face new challenges, while also trusting the wisdom and discernment of the residence life team in the placement process. If you are unwilling to face the challenges of a particular area and therefore would not accept that assignment, please indicate the area(s) now. Please note that you will not be asked to serve as an RA in a floor/area that is your opposite gender.

I am open to the challenges of any area (includes Ridgecrest and Alternative housing options such as Lookout Lodge)

I am open to and qualified to serve in Honors Housing

I would not accept an assignment in/with (please indicate):

Hours Per Week: 20

Total Pay Per Academic Year: $4000 ($1000 Student Leadership Scholarship and $3000 Stipend)

Academics & Extracurricular Involvement

Major/Minor*

Cumulative GPA*

Current Semester GPA*

Do you plan to have another job, other than the RA position, during the upcoming year? If “yes”, what is the job(s) and how many hours per week do you anticipate working?*

Please list any clubs or organizations you will be involved in next year. If you will be in a leadership position, please list what position you will hold:*

Please list any leadership or work (employment) positions (past or present) that may help you in the RA position:*

Please list any sports team you plan on being a part of next fall:*

Please list any sports team you plan on being a part of next spring:*

References

Please list the names and contact information for the requested information below. Note that you are only required to provide 2 references, but may list 3 of you so desire. Please also be aware that 2 of your three references must be connected to Montreat College through either being a current faculty or staff member (Aramark employees do apply).

Reference 1 Name:*

Reference 1 Phone Number:*

Reference 1 Email Address:*

Describe your relationship to Reference 1:*

Reference 2 Name:*

Reference 2 Phone Number:*

Reference 2 Email Address:*

Describe your relationship to Reference 2:*

Reference 3 Name: (optional)

Reference 3 Phone Number:

Reference 3 Email Address:

Describe your relationship to Reference 3:

Application Questions

Please list the top 5 reasons that you are attracted to the Resident Assistant position.*

Please list 5 adjectives that others would use to describe you.*

What would you consider to be your greatest strength and greatest weakness? Why? (Please answer this question in 5 sentences or less.)*

How do you manage around your weaknesses?*

Faith is an essential part of Montreat’s mission and an integral part of our work in Residence Life. Tell us about your personal faith journey.*

How does your Christian commitment impact your daily life?*

Please read the College’s Statement of Faith, are you able and willing to support the college’s stance towards Biblical living? Is there anything you would change, and why? (Please answer in 5 sentences or less)*

View the Statement of Faith at: https://www.montreat.edu/about/mission/

In your own words, please describe the importance of building a community in a residential complex. How have you contributed to your own residential community this year?*

It is our hope that the RA position would empower men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform the world. What personal traits and experiences do you possess that will allow you to exemplify this statement in the RA position?*

Is there anything else you would like to share that was not asked in the above questions?*

Acknowledgement

Please read carefully: I certify that the answers given by me to the foregoing questions and statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge without consequential omissions of any kind.
I agree that the College shall not be held liable in any respect if my employment is rejected or subsequently terminated because of false statements, answers, or omissions made by me in this application or in any of my application materials.
I understand that any misleading or incorrect statements may render this application void, and if employed, may lead to employment termination.
I authorize Montreat College to verify information provided and its accuracy, and to obtain reference information on my work performance.
I hereby release Montreat College from any/all liability of whatever kind and nature which, at any time, could result from obtaining and having an employment decision based on such information.
I also agree to allow those involved in the hiring process to review my grades and other pertinent records. I understand that any false information provided on this form or breech of the staff expectations may result in dismissal.
I also acknowledge and agree to the following dates pertaining to various residence life expectations:

Attending an RA informational session in March of 2022 to discuss all hiring paperwork and other expectations.
If selected to be an RA, I will be required to attend an RA Training session which begins in early August and continues through Move-In Day/Welcome Week.

By clicking the button below, I hereby certify that I have read, understand, and that I agree to abide by the above information. By electronically submitting this application, I agree to these conditions. I affirm and support the College’s Statement of Faith

Student Electronic Signature: Typed*

By typing your name here as your electronic signature, you agree to the Student Employment Handbook guidelines.

Student Electronic Signature: Date*