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Frequently Asked Questions

Residence Life

When are deadlines?
What if I can't make the Group Process/Interview Day?
Can anyone apply for the Resident Advisor position?
What if I am studying abroad in the Spring semester?
What if I am studying abroad in Fall 2005 semester?
Will the Resident Advisor position affect my financial aid package?
What if I only want to be an RA in one hall?
What if I can’t get the application on-line to work?
Can I apply for more than one position?
When will I have to be back in the Fall semester?
Will I have to stay at Emory during the breaks?
What if I am an Oxford Continuee?
If I have gone through conduct can work in Housing?
If I'm hired, are there any committments for me this spring?

When are deadlines?
Deadlines for our positions vary. They run from January to April, depending on the position. Please check the link for the position you are interested in. A full list of important dates can be found here.

What if I can't make the Group Process/Interview Day?
The Group Process/Interview Day is on Saturday, February 9, 2008. If you are not able to attend the RA selection interview day at the SAAC, please contact Kayla Hamilton at 404.727.4265 or kayla.hamilton@emory.edu or Roger Montiel at 404.727.2106 or roger.montiel@emory.edu.

Can anyone apply for Resident Advisor positions?
No, you must be a junior or senior to apply for the RA position. No prior Residence Life experience is required, but you must have lived on campus a total of four (4) semesters by the time of your employment.

What if I am studying abroad in the Spring semester?
If you are studying abroad for the Spring semester, please complete the on-line application. Indicate that you are a study abroad candidate, and include a phone number that you can be contacted at. Between February 1 and February 11, you will have a phone interview with members of the Residence Life staff. You will be evaluated for the position based on your phone interview and application.

The most important thing for candidates who will be abroad during the Spring 2008 semester to remember is that they should inform Residence Life & Housing about their travel as soon as possible upon submitting their application materials. You may send an email to Roger Montiel at roger.montiel@emory.edu.

If you have additional questions please contact, Kayla Hamilton, Associate Director of Residence Life at 404.727.4265 or kayla.hamilton@emory.edu or Roger Montiel at 404.727.2106 or roger.montiel@emory.edu.

What if I am studying abroad in Fall 2008 semester?
If you are studying abroad in the Fall semester and are interested in an RA position, you will have to apply for a position for the Fall of 2009. If you are interested in a position for the Spring 2009 semester, contact Kayla Hamilton, Associate Director of Residence Life at 404.727.4265 or kayla.hamilton@emory.edu for more information about any available positions during the Fall semester.

Will the Resident Advisor position affect my financial aid package?
Yes. Please contact the John Sisk in the Financial Aid Office to determine how the position will affect your package. John can be reached at 404.727.6039.

What if I only want to be an RA in one hall?
Candidates are not guaranteed their choice in an area of placement regardless if an individual was a resident in the requested building. All candidates will be in a broad candidate pool to be placed. Placement decisions for all Resident Advisors will be based on a variety of factors that will make community staffs strong across campus and meet departmental needs.

The Residence Life Professional staff will look to match qualified candidates with community and staff compositions that will best support the academic and living-learning outcomes for our resident students. Each candidate will be assessed for strengths and weaknesses in job performance and matched with a community and a staff that will enable that candidate to be successful as a Resident Advisor.

What if I can’t get the application on-line to work?
Please send an email to Kayla Hamilton at kayla.hamilton@emory.edu.

Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes. If you are applying for an SA/RA position, University Conferences position or a summer position, please be sure to inform your interviewers in which processes you are participating.

When will I have to be back in the Fall semester?
RA staff must return for Fall Training on Sunday, August 10, 2008. SA staff must return for Fall Training on Thursday, August 14, 2008.

Will I have to stay at Emory during the breaks?
The residence halls are open during Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break and Spring Break. Additionally, Clairmont Campus is open during winter break. Because we do allow students to remain in the halls, we ask that RA are available for those students. You are not required to stay during all of the breaks; however, you will be asked to be on campus during at least one of the breaks.

What if I am an Oxford Continuee?
You may apply for the RA position as an Oxford Continuee. The deadline for RA applications is January 30, 2008. We ask that you participate in the same process as Emory students.

If I have gone through conduct can I work in Housing?
Candidates are required to be in good disciplinary standing with the University. All candidates having a prior disciplinary history during their tenure as an Emory student should share that information during their interviews. Having a disciplinary history with the University or with the department does not eliminate a candidate from consideration, but the nature of the incident(s) may have bearing. All candidates’ disciplinary history will be checked with the Office of Student Conduct.

If I'm hired, are there any committments for me this spring?
Successful candidates will be asked to attend both a welcome reception and spring staff orietnation. Newly hired RAs will be asked to attend a welcome reception on February 28, 2008. Spring Orientation for all staff members (both RAs and SAs) will be held on April 13, 2008.

University Conferences

Can I take summer school classes if I work for Conferences?
If I work for Conferences can I move directly from my spring semester room to my summer housing? What about in the fall?
How many Vacation days do I get if I work for Conferences?

Can I take summer school classes if I work for Conferences?
If you are hired for a University Conferences position on the central campus, you may not be enrolled in summer classes or hold other employment.The nature of the Conferences positions is that the schedule for the employees varies from week to week and thus it is not possible to cater to a summer school schedule or other employment schedule.

If you are hired for a University Conferences postion on Clairmont Campus, you may request permission to enroll in summer classes. You, however, may not hold outside employment. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

If I work for Conferences can I move directly from my spring semester room to my summer housing? What about in the fall?
Yes. You will be able to move directly from your spring semester housing to your summer housing. This move usually takes place a few days after graduation. At the end of the summer, you will also be able to move into your Fall semester housing early. If you room is not available right away you will be able to stay in Alabama Hall until your room becomes available.

How many Vacation days do I get if I work for Conferences?
You are allowed four (4) vacation days. If there is an event over the summer that will cause you to be away from campus for longer than four days you should speak with Jane Hershman in the Office of University Conferences before applying.

 

Summer Positions

If you have questions about summer positions, please call the Clairmont Campus Community Office at 404.727.8830 or check back on this website in the spring. Details will be posted then.