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Selection Process

RA/CA Selection Process

Step 1 - Application

Complete the application on the Residential Life website. Applications are only available on the website and must be completed before being printed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. Be thoughtful to your answers to the short answer questions. Applications must be completed and submitted by 5 PM on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in order to be given full consideration. Applications are to be submitted to Residential Life, Housing & Food Services in Juniper Hall.

Step 2 - References

RA/CA - A minimum of two reference forms must be written on your behalf. It is suggested that you ask a Nevada staff member for one and the other be a current or former employer, a teacher/professor, an advisor or a religious leader. The reference form can be downloaded from this website. Complete the Applicant box on each reference form and then submit to your reference. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the reference is received by Tuesday, January 29, 2013.

Academic Mentor - A letter of reference must be written on your behalf. The letter must come from an Academic professional, such as a faculty member, Academic Advisor, or Tutoring Center supervisor. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the reference is received by Tuesday, January 29, 2013.

Step 3 - Carousel

The RA Carousel is a half-day event where candidates participate in a number of group activities, which allow residence hall staff to observe candidates in many of the roles candidates would play as a Student Staff Member. Carousel will occur on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Ansari Business building. You will sign up for a half-day session when you submit your application to the RLHFS office in Juniper Hall.

Step 4 - Interviews

RA/CA - Each candidate will participate in a round robin style interview with members of Residential Life staff. The interviews will take place from 4-9pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013 and Friday, February 22, 2013. You will sign up for a one hour session for one of these days when you submit your application to the RLHFS office in Juniper Hall.

Academic Mentor - Selected candidates will participate in a round robin style interview with staff from Residential Life and the Tutoring Center. The interviews will take place from 4-9 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013 to Friday, February 22, 2013. You will sign up for a one hour session for one of these days when you submit your application to the RLHFS office in Juniper Hall.

Step 5 - Decision Letters

On Friday, March 15, 2013, you may pick up your outcome letter from the RLHFS office in Juniper Hall anytime between 8am-5pm.