Online references must be submitted only between 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 19, 2009 and 11:59 PM on Sunday, January 24, 2010.

References will need the following information:

• Applicant's name
• Applicant ID number (given online)
• Reference password

To the Reference:

When online you will be asked to provide information including your relationship to the applicant and your estimation of the applicant's abilities. Once logged onto the site, you will have only one hour until the page times-out. Therefore, it may be helpful for you to type your responses in a word processing application before you begin, and cut and paste your text into the form. When you are finished, please click on the "Submit Reference Online" to complete the reference process.

In your statement, we ask that you answer the following questions:

• How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity?
• Please discuss the candidate's ability to build relationships and community.
• What do you consider to be the candidate's greatest potential strength in this position?
• After looking at the job description what aspects of the position will be most challenging for the candidate?
• Is there anything else you would like to share about the candidate?
• Would you hire the candidate for a similar position? Why or why not?

The reference and applicant will receive a confirmation E-mail to acknowledge receipt of the reference.

Reference Timeline:

References must be submitted online between 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 19, 2009 and 11:59 PM on Sunday, January 24, 2010. Online references are required.

Resident Assistant Position Description:

Resident Assistants (RAs) build community by putting on social, academic, health and diversity-focused programs to help residents get to know each other and to involve them in the hall community. RAs also play an important role in what goes on 'behind the scenes' in our residence halls, making sure the buildings are safe, secure and comfortable environments in which to live. They help residents during the opening and closing of the residence halls, as well as throughout the year should residents choose to move out early or switch rooms during the year. RAs are responsible for facilitating and constructing an inclusive culture in their building. They do this by mentoring residents through personal, relational, social, cultural, emotional, and academic concerns. Additionally, RAs create a dynamic atmosphere in the residence halls that supports the individual achievement of residents and promotes a socially, culturally, and educationally enriching experience for everyone.