Resident 助理 (RAs) are responsible for community building, program facilitation, crisis 响应, policy enforcement, conflict mediation, and resource referral in a specific residential community. RAs facilitate engagement opportunities, offering students opportunities to interact and build relationships while gaining experience and skill in the areas of academic success, civic engagement, and social justice. RAs are thoroughly trained on residential and University policies, protocol, and services, preparing them for effective 响应 and appropriate referral.
The RA position is a full academic year commitment requiring a significant time commitment. RAs must possess strong time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
Approximately 50-60 new RAs are hired each year. RA应用程序, which opens annually in October and closes in December, requires the submission of a resume and the completion of four to five short-answer 问题. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and an active housing application on file for consideration. 合格的 candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process in late January/early February.
RAs are provided with a private bedroom in their assigned community and a meal plan for each semester.
RAs benefit from skill development in the following areas:
- 专业的网络
- Confidence and character building
- 预防自杀
- 危机应对
- 冲突的中介
- 遵守法律
- Intercultural competency
- Sexual assault prevention & 响应
- Academic success strategies
Short Answer Essay Questions:
*ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN THE TEXT BOXES IN THE APPLICATION. ANY ANSWERS GIVEN OUTSIDE THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED**
- Why do you want to be a Resident Assistant and what experience do you have that would help you be successful in the role?
- What aspects of the RA position are you most excited about? What aspects are you more nervous or anxious about?
- Considering the foundational information linked above, define what belonging means to you and why building an inclusive community for residents is important.
通过数字
Serving over 5,000 residential students across two campuses, Housing & Residence Life relies on the amazing work of our Resident 助理! Here are some stats about them:
103 Resident 助理 Across Two Campuses:
60 RAs on North Campus - Allendale
38 RAs on South Campus - Allendale
5 RAs on Pew Campus - Grand Rapids
64名第一年注册会计师
39位导师RAs
最大的RA员工人数: 四后卫- 14个后卫
最少的RA员工: 冬季/水仙花- 5个RAs
Ra教职员及学者
GVSU RAs come from all majors and programs. Here are some of the majors of our current RAs:
会计
广告 & 公共关系
联合健康科学
Applied 计算机科学
Behavioral Neuroscience
生物学
生物医学科学
生物医学工程
生意一般
细胞 & 分子生物学
通信科学 & 障碍
沟通研究
全面的科学 & 教学艺术
计算机科学
刑事司法
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
经济学
电气工程
工程
英语
Environmental and Sustainability Studies
运动科学
金融
综合管理
地理位置
团体社会研究
历史
Hospitality Tourism Management
信息技术
Integrated Science Secondary
International Relations
市场营销
数学
多媒体新闻
音乐
护理
Occupational Safety/Health Management
政治科学
心理学
Public and Nonprofit Admin
娱乐疗法
社会工作
西班牙语
体育运动管理
Supply Chain Management
写作
Master of Science in Clinical Dietetics
Master of Science in 电气工程
大学代表
32% enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts & 科学
25% enrolled in the College of Education & 社会创新
16% enrolled in the Seidman College of Business
15% enrolled in the College of Health Professions
9% enrolled in the Padnos College of 工程 & 计算
2% enrolled in the Kirkhof College of 护理
人口统计资料
RAs are comprised of a diverse group of student leaders on campus.
家乡:
93% are from a city in Michigan
8% are from a city outside of Michigan
4% are international students
国家代表: United States, Canada, Mexico, 印度,新西兰
42% are the youngest child
35% are the oldest child
16% are the middle child
7%是独生子女
高中经历:
85% attended public school
12% attended private school
3%的学生在家上学
80%的人参加体育运动
64% participated in music, theater, dance, and/or other arts
34% participated in student government
57% were a member of the National Honor Society
78% held a part-time job
校园生活:
22% enrolled in the Frederick Meijer Honors College
67% have been to a GVSU football game
34% have held an on-campus job
3 .出国留学
11% are a member of a Greek Life organization
58% have had a class on the Pew Campus
55% have participated in intramural/club sports
13% have been a member of Student Senate, CAB, and/or RHA
41% have held a position as an Orientation Assistant, Transitions 领导者,或者同伴导师