Resident Assistant Application

Student Leader Application Packet

Kansas State Polytechnic

2016-2017

Name:

Current Address: Telephone #

Email Address:

Present Classification (circle one): Fr So Jr Sr

Anticipated Graduation Year: Major(s):

Number of Semesters at K-State Polytechnic (this current semester included): ______

Cumulative K-State Grade Point Average:

Which of the following dates from 5:00pm-8:00pm will you be available for interviews:

Thursday March 3rd Tuesday, March 8th

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Completed application packet includes:

· Application form

· Cover letter that addresses the questions in bold below

· Resume

· Two Reference forms (one must be from K-State faculty or staff, NO CURRENT STUDENTS)

If you are a current on-campus resident one of your two reference forms must be:

· A reference from any current RA

Due Friday, February 26, 2016 by Noon to:

Cody Waterman

Residence Life Coordinator

112 College Center

Kansas State Polytechnic

(785) 826-2957

**You will be notified of the next steps in the process by no later than Monday February 29th 2016. However, Cody Waterman will email you once your application packet is reviewed.**

I hereby certify that all statements and answers set forth on this application are complete and true, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements or omissions will be cause for the termination of my application or subsequent employment. I also understand that by signing this application, I am giving permission to the Student Leader Search Committee to access my academic and discipline records and discuss information relevant to my candidacy.

Signature of Applicant Date

How did you hear about the Student Leader Position? ______

Job Description of Student Leader Positions

Check all you are applying for

Ambassador

Description: Ambassadors support Admissions and Development by leading campus tours and participating in various recruiting and development events throughout the academic year. Requirements include attending monthly ambassador meetings; conducting campus tours for potential students, donors, industry leaders and alums; and attending community civic meetings throughout the year.

Commitment Dates:

· Requires an academic year commitment, starting in the Fall semester

Minimum Qualifications:

· Attended Kansas State Polytechnic for a minimum of two semesters

· Maintain 2.5 GPA

Compensation:

· The three Ambassadors hired will each receive a $700 scholarship per semester

uBelong Peer Mentor

Description: uBelong peer mentors willassist with the uBelong program held the Saturday before fall classes commence.uBelong is the first formal academic experience requiring incoming student participation. uBelong themes of connecting with resources, transitioning to college life, planning the experience, and building a community sets the academic tone and articulates the universities expectations for students. uBelong peer mentors will interact with new students and parents, lead and assist with uBelong program activities, and begin to build camaraderie with new students. Following the uBelong program,peer mentorswill be a resource for new students toward achieving a successful transition to Kansas State Polytechnic.

For information about the uBelong program, check us out at: http://polytechnic.k-state.edu/ce/uBelong.html

Commitment Dates:

· August 15-17, 2016- training and preparation

· August 20, 2016- uBelong program

Minimum Qualifications:

· 2.5 GPA

· Sophomore Classification

Preferred Qualifications:

· Current or former on-campus resident

Compensation:

· Paid for hours spent training and working at uBelong program (approximately 20 hours)

Resident Assistant

Description: Resident Assistants (RA’s) will provide educational, social, and diversity awareness programming for campus residents. RA’s assist with health and safety inspections, display bulletin boards monthly; perform duty rounds on scheduled nights and weekends. RA’s encourage a positive living and learning environment while living on campus. Resident Assistants will also play an integral role in the planning and implementing of the programming model “WILDCAT GAMES”, a large scale programming initiative.

Commitment Dates:

· An academic year commitment that requires the student to live on campus.

· Fall Training August 12th-20th, 2016

· Spring Training January 12th – 15th 2017

Minimum Qualifications:

· 2.5 GPA

· At least Sophomore Classification

Preferred Qualifications:

· Current or former on-campus resident

Compensation:

· A room in Harbin or Schilling Hall and a 14 meal plan covered by the Office of Residence Life

· Four to ten hours a week on payroll.

Student Leader Application Packet 2016-2017

Tour Guide Position

Description: The Tour Guide will provide on-call assistance to support campus tours with individuals or groups –focused on answering questions and communicating information/processes to potential students. Tour Guides will be compensated on an hourly basis for accomplished tours.

Preferred Qualifications

· Upperclassmen

· Preference for students with records of active involvement in student clubs/organizations

· Demonstrated record of strong/effective interpersonal skills

· Comfort in presenting in front of groups

Minimum Qualification

· 2.5 GPA

Compensation

Tour Guides will be compensated on an hourly basis for accomplished tours.

Guidelines and Criteria for Resume

Please be professional in format and content

Sections that must be included:

· Contact Information (current address; email; anticipated degree and graduation date)

· Work Experience (chronological with most recent first; include dates of employment) with summary of skills.

· Leadership Experience, Campus Involvement, and Community Service

· References (names, phone numbers, email addresses of individuals who will be submitting letters of reference for you)

· Other (your opportunity to list other significant information)

Guidelines and Criteria for Cover Letter

Please be professional in format and content

Address the following questions

· Why do you desire to be a student leader at Kansas State Polytechnic?

· In your opinion what qualities does a student leader possess, and how do you exhibit those qualities?

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Kansas State University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other non-merit reasons, in admissions, educational programs or activities, and employment, all as required by applicable laws and regulations. Responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries including those concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American with Disabilities Act, has been delegated to Jane D. Rowlett, Ph.D., Director, Unclassified Affairs and University Compliance, 214 Anderson Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-0124 (785-532-4392).

Reference Form for a Candidate

Kansas State Polytechnic Student Leader

Candidate Name: Phone:

Check one:

I waive my right to view this recommendation upon completion.

I will retain my right to view this recommendation upon completion.

Candidate Signature: Date:

The above named individual applied for the following Student Leader position(s) at Kansas State University Polytechnic

Ambassador

Ambassadors will have two focuses: campus and community. Campus focuses will include greeting campus guests, helping Admissions with recruitment efforts, assisting with events, and connecting with alumni. Community focuses will include the community service project and attending Rotary meetings. Work a minimum of four hours for Admissions, assist with five events each semester and attend every business meeting.

Orientation Leader

Orientation Leaders will be responsible for meeting with new students throughout orientation weekend, prior to the first day of classes, and following up with new students throughout the first semester. Orientation Leaders will guide tours, interact with new students and parents, assist with activities, and begin to build camaraderie with new students during orientation weekend. Following the orientation weekend, Orientation Leaders will be a resource for new students toward achieving a successful transition to Kansas State Polytechnic.

Resident Assistant

Resident Assistants (RA’s) will provide educational, social and diversity awareness programming for campus residents. RA’s assist with health and safety inspections, display bulletin boards monthly; perform duty rounds on scheduled nights and weekends. RA’s encourage a positive living and learning environment while living on campus.

Please complete this reference form and return by Friday, February 26, 2016 at Noon:

Cody Waterman

Residence Life Coordinator

112 College Center

Kansas State Polytechnic

(785) 826-2957

Student Leaders represent Kansas State University Polytechnic in a variety of capacities. While the responsibilities of each position vary, all Student Leaders are expected to help develop a sense of community, maintain a safe environment for their peers, and solve problems while working with students, faculty, staff, campus guests, alumni, and potential students and their families. With these responsibilities in mind, please provide your most candid evaluation of this student’s abilities. More specific descriptions of the positions are located at the end of this form. Thank you for your time and effort.

1. Please indicate how well you know the applicant and in what capacity.

2. After reading the brief description of the Student Leadership position, what strengths does the applicant possess that would make him/her an effective Student Leader?

3. Please evaluate the candidate using the rating system below.

5 – Exceptional (consistently exceeds expectations)

4 – Above Average (often exceeds expectations)

3 – Average (meets expectations)

2 – Fair (barely meets expectations)

1– Poor (fails to meet expectations)

_____Role modeling (confident, reliable, conscientious, sets good examples for others)

Comments:

_____Concern for others (empathetic, open-minded, sensitive, non-judgmental)

Comments:

_____Enthusiasm (energy level, initiative, creativity)

Comments:

_____Communication (direct, effective, articulate)

Comments:

_____Self-awareness (honesty, integrity, accepting of criticism)

Comments:

_____Cooperativeness (attitude, social adjustment)

Comments:

_____Assertiveness (tact, ability to deal with conflict)

Comments:

_____Dependability (promptness in attendance, can be counted on)

Comments:

_____Responsibility (Willingness with which work is accepted and performed)

Comments:

4. Please make your final recommendation (Check all that apply):

______I would recommend this candidate for the position of Ambassador

______I would recommend this candidate for the position of Orientation Leader

______I would recommend this candidate for the position of Resident Assistant

Print Name: Phone:

Signature: Date:

Reference Form for a Candidate

Kansas State Polytechnic Student Leader

Candidate Name: Phone:

Check one:

I waive my right to view this recommendation upon completion.

I will retain my right to view this recommendation upon completion.

Candidate Signature: Date:

The above named individual applied for the following Student Leader position(s) at Kansas State University Polytechnic.

Ambassador

Orientation Leader

Resident Assistant

Please complete this reference form and return by Friday, February 26, 2016 at Noon:

Cody Waterman

Residence Life Coordinator

112 College Center

Kansas State Polytechnic

(785) 826-2957

1. Please indicate how well you know the applicant and in what capacity.

2. After reading the brief description of the Student Leadership position, what strengths does the applicant possess that would make him/her an effective Student Leader?

3. Please evaluate the candidate using the rating system below.

5 – Exceptional (consistently exceeds expectations)

4 – Above Average (often exceeds expectations)

3 – Average (meets expectations)

2 – Fair (barely meets expectations)

1– Poor (fails to meet expectations)

_____Role modeling (confident, reliable, conscientious, sets good examples for others)

Comments:

_____Concern for others (empathetic, open-minded, sensitive, non-judgmental)

Comments:

_____Enthusiasm (energy level, initiative, creativity)

Comments:

_____Communication (direct, effective, articulate)

Comments:

_____Self-awareness (honesty, integrity, accepting of criticism)

Comments:

_____Cooperativeness (attitude, social adjustment)

Comments:

_____Assertiveness (tact, ability to deal with conflict)

Comments:

_____Dependability (promptness in attendance, can be counted on)

Comments:

_____Responsibility (Willingness with which work is accepted and performed)

Comments:

4. Please make your final recommendation (Check all that apply):

______I would recommend this candidate for the position of Ambassador

______I would recommend this candidate for the position of Orientation Leader

______I would recommend this candidate for the position of Resident Assistant

Print Name: Phone:

Signature: Date:

On Campus Reference by a Current RA

Kansas State Polytechnic Student Leader Candidate

Candidate Name: Phone:

Check one:

I waive my right to view this recommendation upon completion.

I will retain my right to view this recommendation upon completion.

Candidate Signature: Date:

The above named individual applied for the following Student Leader position(s) at Kansas State University Polytechnic.

Ambassador

Orientation Leader