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Building a Better Community
2014-2015Paraprofessional Selection
Information
Session
Resident Assistant (RA)8 month9 month12 monthLLC floors
Maintenance Assistant (MA)9 month only
Desk Manager (DM)8 month9 month
Positions Available
Attend and engage in training (fall & winter)
Administrative responsibilities
Be available to residents
Develop relationship w/ residents
Uphold and enforce policy
Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
Be a resource for others
Build community through programs, intentional interactions etc.
Develop community standards and be a role model
Peer mentor
Role of Resident Assistant
s
Administrative responsibilities
On-call emergency maintenance work requests
Serve as a resource for staff and residents
Attend fall training (approx. 2 weeks)
Be available during daytime hours (10 hrs. /week)
Uphold policy and lead by example
Routine maintenance/repairs
Simple plumbing Filter changes and meter
reading Repair/replace locks Escort contractors
Role of Maintenanc
e Assistant
s
Attend and facilitatie training (fall & winter)
Administrative responsibilities including desk scheduling, payroll etc.
Be available for desk staff Uphold policy Be a role Model Maintain confidentiality
and ethical standards Be a resource for staff and
residents Supervise desk staff Develop and implement
training for desk staff Develop relationships w/
residents, desk staff and fellow paraprofessionals
Role of Desk
Managers
Why should YOU apply to
BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY?
Leadership skills
Working on a team
Personal and interpersonal development
Working closely with diverse people and personalities
Time management skills
Emergency response skills
Conflict mediation skills
Benefi ts of the Positions
Room: Free single room within a residence hall or apartment
Meals: 10 meal per week board plan
Stipend: $275 each semester
Rewarding experience: Ability to form networks Be involved in future training
development for staff & residents
Ability to impact future direction of Residential Life
Expand knowledge of Higher Education & Learning
Remuneration
Academic Year: The period of employment is for the 2014-2015 academic year, which includes Fall/Spring training and closing the facilities, which occurs after the last day of final exams.
Dates for 2014-2015: Specific dates for arriving and departing are established on a year to year basis.
Type of Community: You Have An Opportunity to Preference 8 month, 9 Month or 12 Month Community, but it is not Guaranteed you’ll get your first choice.
Period of Agreement
GPA: Applicants must have a 2.50 cumulative GPA to apply for the position. Successful candidates must maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA and a 2.25 spring semester GPA and must maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA and a 2.25 semester GPA for each semester while in the position
Judicial history: Be in good disciplinary standing with the University and the Residence Life Office
Availability: Be available for the entire academic year (may include breaks)
Start and end dates: Be prepared to arrive early before each semester and leave late at the conclusion of each semester
Duty Coverage: Provide on-duty coverage whenever your community is open (including holidays, winter session and spring break in 9month communities plus summer in the 12 month community)
Additional Activities: Limit employment and extracurricular activities outside of the PP position
* Requirements *
If you have financial aid you should make an appointment with a financial aid counselor to discuss the impact if you are selected for the PP position (compensation may affect your award package).
UMBC Financial AidPhone: 410-455-2387
Fax: 410-455-3322Email: finaid@umbc.edu
We strongly encourage you to contact the Financial Aid office if you have questions/concerns about your award package. Residential Life staff in unable to advise students in this area.
Impact of Financial Need
Current residents: Submit your application and license on-line by the published deadline (typically March 31st).
Room/Roommate selection: You should participate in room and roommate selection as if you are not going to be hired so that you have a good back up plan in place.
Currently off campus? Complete an online housing application as a commuter. If you are hired, we will contact you about signing a housing license
Planning to live on campus next year?
Best Consideration DeadlineJanuary 1st @ 11:59 pm
PP Applications DUEJanuary 29th @ 11:59 pm
Individual InterviewsFebruary 14th
Group Process InterviewFebruary 15th
Decision Letters AvailableLate March – exact date to be announced
Selection Process Timeline
Completed applications consist of
Application form: (link can be found at) http://www.umbc.edu/reslife/about/ppselection.html
LLC supplemental questions: within the application form, if applicable
References: Names and contact information for 2 professional references
Resume: strongly suggest that you have your resume critiqued by Career Services before submitting as part of your application
U M B C C a r e e r S e r v i c e s Phone: 410-455-2216
Fax: 410-455-1075Email: careers@umbc.edu
Please note that you cannot start the application, save it and come back to it at a later time. If you would like to complete the application form over time, we suggest that you save it in Microsoft Word and then copy and
paste the answers into the application.
Application
Ask Current Members of the Residential Life
Team
Questions?
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