APPLICATION PROCESS
The RA Application process for 2022-2023 occurs throughout the winter and spring term. The application opens on February 2, 2022 and will close on March 6, 2022. Candidates will submit a resume and essay responses to the questions below. The Selection Committee will review application materials to determine who will be extended an offer to interview.
Resume
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You will need to have an updated resume for your application.
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Please save your resume as a PDF file.
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Please highlight any experiences that relate to the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Some common experiences to highlight include:
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Experience working with or supporting diverse groups of people.
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Experience engaging in social justice activism, education, learning, and programming.
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Experience having navigated difficult conversations with others or working through conflict with others.
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Essay questions
Part of the application process is to respond to several essay questions. It is recommended that you write your response offline and then copy and paste them in the application before you submit.
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As an RA, you are tasked with forming relationships with all of the residents within your community. Tell us about a time when you took initiative to build a relationship or rapport with someone you didn’t know. What steps did you take or could have taken to further grow that relationship?
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As an RA, you may be in situations where you have to engage in uncomfortable conversations around breaking policies, roommate agreements, or other conflicts. Please give an example of a time when you engaged in a conflict or difficult conversation. How did you manage the situation, and what was the resolution? How could this experience help you support residents navigating conflict or difficult conversations?
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UHDS believes that all students have the right to live in safe and welcoming environments. The RA plays an important role in creating these environments and supporting residents’ identities. Examples include promoting cultural events, role modeling inclusive language, engaging in dialogue across difference, supporting students experiencing bias, etc. Provide an example of how you have demonstrated your respect for people who are different from you. How have you worked to understand and appreciate the cultures, social identities, or perspectives of others?
Opportunities & Resources
We want applicants to be successful in this process. Here are some resources and opportunities to help you be a prepared candidate.
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Learn more about social justice:
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Talk to your Diversity Learning Assistant: Each hall has a designated Diversity Learning Assistant that facilitates workshops and programs around diversity and social justice issues.
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Community Dialogues: Each term, OSU’s Community Engagement & Leadership, the Office of Institutional Diversity, and University Housing & Dining Services host dialogue opportunities to learn about critical & contentious issues.
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Cultural Resource Centers: OSU's Cutural Resource Centers provide community for racial groups on campus. They host monthly programming, workshops, and cultural celebrations.
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Diversity Education: For an in-depth look at social justice opportunities on campus, check out the Diversity Education website. Listed are events, programs, and departments that offer a variety of opportunities to be involved or learn further.
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Get help with other career topics one-on-one. The Career Development Center offers consultations with career assistants who can answer your questions about resumes, cover letters, Handshake, and finding a job on campus. If you have additional questions, such as about career exploration for your major, make an appointment with a college-specific career advisor through Handshake.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
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Application goes live: February 4, 2022
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Application is due: March 6, 2022
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Interviews: April 7, 2022 - April 11, 2022
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Offers go out: April 18, 2022
Apply now!