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?