Residence Life Advisor FAQ (RA, HA, FA)
Spring 2016 RLA Selection Timeline
RLA Interest Info Sessions
February 17th at 9:00 PM - West Hall
February 18th at 6:00 PM - Kerr Hall
February 24th at 7:00 PM - College Inn
February 25th at 7:00 PM - Maple Hall
February 29th at 6:00 PM - Honors Hall and Traditions Hall (occurring simultaneously in both locations)
March 2nd at 7:00 PM - Clark Hall
March 3rd at 6:00 PM - Bruce Hall
March 7th at 6:00 PM - Victory Hall
March 8th at 5:00 PM - Rawlins Hall
RLA Application and Hiring Timeline
February 24th - Spring 2016 RLA Hiring application opens
March 11th at 5:00 PM - RLA Application Deadline
March 15th at 3:00 PM - RLA References Deadline
March 23rd from 1:00 to 4:00 PM - RLA Candidate Social at Rawlins Hall
March 25th and March 26th - Group Interview Process (3 hour interview block required)
March 28th - RLA Interviews with hiring supervisors begin
April 21st - RLA Selection Roundtable - jobs offered following
RLA Application FAQ
- Do I qualify?
- How do I apply?
- Do I need references?
- Who can provide a reference?
- What do I need to apply?
- What happens after I apply?
- What is Phase I?
- What is Phase II?
- Can I work at a specific hall?
- How many positions are being filled?
- What are the benefits of being a RLA?
- I didn't get hired by any hall. Is there still a chance one will hire me?
- How do I best prepare to be hired?
- My question was not answered.
Do I qualify?
You must have a 2.75 cumulative UNT GPA at the time you submit your RLA application. If you are a transfer student and do not currently have a UNT GPA, you need to submit transcripts from your previous institutions to show that your transfer GPA is at least 2.75. Please keep in mind that any job offer made is contingent on you earning a semester GPA of at least 2.75 during the semester that you are going through the RLA selection process. Any leadership and related job experiences will also be considered and enhance your application.
How do I apply?
To complete a RLA application (for Resident Assistant, Housing Ambassador, or Facility Assistant positions) for the Spring 2016 selection process, link to the application HERE .
If you are interested in applying to be considered for a Resident Assistant position with the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS), link to their RA selection process information HERE.
Do I need references?
Yes, you will need to have at least two (2) good references fill out our Reference Form. Each of your references will need to fill out the form and have it returned by the application deadline on the calendar. If they would like to include a letter, we will consider that information as well. Please have them returned to the Special Assistant for Residence Life in Crumley Hall.
Who can provide a reference?
Hall Directors, professors or instructors, past employers, and church leaders can be considered a valid reference. A Current RLA (Resident Assistant, Housing Ambassador, or Facility Assistant), Residence Hall Association (RHA) Executive, or other Part-time staff member cannot be used as a reference.
What do I need to apply?
A complete application includes completing the entire online RLA Application on this website and two (2) references. If you are transferring to UNT and have no current UNT GPA, please include transcripts from other colleges you have attended.
What happens after I apply?
After you turn in your completed application, you will be considered by the RLA Selection committee. They will review your application to make sure you are qualified and have all the necessary paperwork before you go further with the interview process. You will be notified via email if you passed the paper-cut. If you pass the paper-cut, you will participate in Phase I interviews. Candidates that pass the Phase 1 Interviews will be notified by email, and then begin to be contacted by interested Supervisors/Hall Directors. Please refer to the calendar on the side tool bar for a list of specific dates. Phase II refers to the actual hall interview from which final decisions are made.
What is Phase I?
Phase I comprises several group interactions. You will be placed in a group of 8 - 12 candidates and will be asked to work together to complete teamwork and critical thinking tasks.
What is Phase II?
Phase II comprises an individual interview with a specific hall that is interested in your candidacy. You may receive one or several invitations to interview during Phase II. It is required that you to accept all invitations and not restrict your opportunities to the one hall that is your preference. Typically the interview will involve the Hall Director, Assistant Hall Director and perhaps another RA.
While you may express interest in a particular hall, if you are selected, you will be placed where needed.
How many positions are being filled?
The number of open RLA positions varies by semester. Some semesters we need many new people to fill positions; sometimes we need only a few. It depends on how many RLAs are graduating or stepping down. We will have a preliminary count of open positions for the coming semester by Phase I interviews, but that number is subject to change.
What are the benefits of being a RLA?
Besides having a really fun and flexible job, RLAs their room and board being covered as well as a stipend of approximately $200 per full month worked.
I didn't get hired by any hall. Is there still a chance one will call me?
Yes, there is a possibility that you can still get called for an interview or a job offer after Phase II ends. Occasionally, after Supervisors/Hall Directors hire for all of the anticipated empty positions, another opening can come up for any number of reasons. In this case, Supervisors/HDs may call people who passed to Phase II but were not initially offered a job.
How do I best prepare to be hired?
Getting involved in your hall by participating in hall programs, helping out your Hall Association, or taking opportunities to gain leadership experience and involvement in other campus organizations can help prepare you for an RLA position.
My question was not answered.
If your question was not answered, please feel free to e-mail the Special Assistant for Residence Life at: RLA.Applications@unt.edu or call (940) 565-2763.