Ra Job Analysis

(1) When I think of the resident advisor position I consider it a position of great responsibility. This reason is because as a RA one is responsible for the safety of not just the people on their hall, but also the people in the entire building. One has to efficiently do room inspections to make sure people don’t possess things that could cause fires, or anything else that might endanger the other people living within that residents hall. They are there to inform residents on changes or upcoming events happening within that resident’s hall and on campus. Other responsibilities I think about being associated with the RA position is letting people in their room when they are locked out, and helping residents get aquatinted with each other.

Leadership is being able to guide other students into being the best they can be. I am a leader who is always positive and cheering others on to achieve their goals. At my school, I have a position as the Vice President of Academics in National Honors Society. Since I have obtained this position, I encourage other students in this group to participate in service projects which is where one volunteers to help out the community in some aspect. These volunteering opportunities are good thing to do because it builds character and it is always fun helping others out. As a leader, I bring new ideas to the table on where we should help out in the community and anything that we could do in school that would fun and helpful. Along with participating in National Honors Society at my school, I am also involved in our Student Government Association. Although I do not have a leadership position in this club, I still engage in the activities that we do. For the past two years, I have gone to an annual meeting for leadership where multiple schools attend. At this meeting there are fun activities where you learn more about leadership and how to be a good leader. As a leader, these meetings help because it is always good to learn new

My interest in a Resident Assistant position comes from my desire to help. I was born with a very strong sense of empathy and if I see that a person is struggling I do all that I can do to alleviate them. Whether it is a person with a learning disability who struggled in class to the “weirdo” in high school who just wanted a friend, I’ve been there for them. Nothing is more painful to me than seeing a person being mistreated, under respected or neglected and I do all I can to protect people from this. My goal is to make every person feel as if they have someone on their side, someone

I am applying to be an RA because I enjoy being a role model and a positive influence on others. I have been in positions before in which I was in charge of multiple people around my age, and I really enjoyed those experiences. I believe that an effective RA has strong leadership, communication, disciplinary, and charismatic skills. An RA is in charge of around twenty other students, it is important that they must be their residents’ friend and a big brother/sister to the residents and by having those skills the residents should feel as if the RA is a big brother/sister. In my opinion, the most important skill is communication. If a resident is struggling with a class, a resident is homesick, or just has any personal problems the RA is probably one of the first people they talk to. Communicating to their residents in those times can mean the world to them; just a simple conversation can help improve a person.

A position as a Courtyards RA would be a very fulfilling title to hold. I am always striving to be an incredibly active member in my community. However, it is hard for me to reach my full potential in doing so at the apartment I am currently living in. Being an RA would give me an opportunity to build relationships with the people around me while further developing my leadership and collaboration skills. The teamwork aspect of being an RA is also very attractive to me, knowing that I can confide in other RA’s or my supervisor if I need help and I can also be a reliable RA to them. I want to be the biggest help that I can be to my residents, so I will be both responsive and responsible in tending to their concerns. The benefits of being an RA

I interviewed two RA’s, and an RAC, who opened my eyes to a new view of what the responsibility and job of an RA truly consists of. I interviewed two RA’s who both currently live in Machuga. The first RA I interviewed is Osric Sears, a student whom I’ve never met before. It was an intriguing experience because I love meeting new people and he allowed me see the life of an RA from an inside point of view, not just someone speculating from the outside. During the interview, I questioned Mr. Sears about what revolved around the job and its incorporation school such as: “Why did you become an RA?” “Is the position as easy as you thought it would be?” “Does this job affect your schoolwork in any way?” “How many residents are you responsible for?” He answered each with great detail and clarified that becoming an RA is a valuable way to gain more experience working with different people and to be more open, the task of an RA is both effortless and adamant considering that it is what you make of it and all of your endeavors eventually pays off., The duty of an RA affects one’s school work only if you make it, and he takes care of the students in his hall. After I was done asking about the academic aspect of the job, I proceeded to the social aspect. I questioned if his job negatively affected his social life in any way, and he replied that not only did it not affect his social life negatively, but improved in abundance due to the fact that he was able to meet and

My main motivation for applying for the RA position is that I have always had a passion for helping people, and being an RA definitely seems like a great way to go about providing support for and helping the people in my community. I was also motivated to apply for the RA position because I feel like it important to have someone nearby that residents can talk to about anything, someone who can provide support or advice no matter the problem, and I believe that being an RA would allow me to be that person for fellow residents. The social aspects of being an RA also motivated me to apply to be an RA, as being social and encouraging others to be open-minded and accepting of everyone is definitely very important to me. Finally, it would be untruthful

A Resident Assistant lives on the same floor as their residents and assists them in any way needed. For example, a resident may be going through some personal struggles and doesn’t know who to talk to, but they can turn to their RA to talk. Another thing on the job description is to make programs specifically for their residents that can be educational and influential. Applying for this position was a very rigorous and competitive process, but I was able to leave a lasting impression and is now hired as an RA for the 2017-2018 academic year. This leadership position will continue my goal to make sure the residents feel welcome and safe in the environment they live in, while also making a personal connection with each individual.

Leadership is about striking balance on things that matter. This is done by allocating time and resources equitably or as needed. My background as an entrepreneur and philanthropist has been of huge advantage, since it places me in a better position to advice individuals that aspire to attain same goals as mine. I always encourage my cohorts to adhere to socially conscious principles and stay on the path that target to benefit large portions of the

Being an RA means dedicating time for planning events, reaching out to residents, and fostering a friendly environment. This would impact my lifestyle as I would have less time to study at night since that is the best window of time to interact with residents. Additionally, I would also have to better plan my weekend trips home as I would not be able to go home on certain weekends like I do currently. Socially, I would be adding another leadership role to my schedule and so I will have to schedule my meeting and events for other e-board positions along with my RA meetings and events to avoid scheduling conflicts where I would have to pick between both roles. The RA lifestyle would also impact my ability to leave my building to finish work when

I have always had some interest in becoming an RA. When my cousin was in college, she was an RA, and she always told me it is something that I should consider. When I found out the date that applications to become an RA were shortly approaching, I decided to make an appointment with my RA, Chanel Mazzone. When talking to Chanel, she made it very clear that it was not the easiest job to take on, but it was definitely rewarding. Chanel said that being an RA was hands down the not only the most amazing thing that she has done at Stonehill, but possibly the most amazing thing that she has ever done in her life. She said that she really has grown as a person and developed many skills that she did not think she would acquire. Chanel's responses

I would like to become a RA because I believe I can push the fellow residents beyond expectations. I will offer residents my utmost respect,support, and proper guidance. Being in a house with unfamiliar faces may be bring discomfort to some,everyone wants to feel as if they belong. No one wants to feel like an outcast,as a RA I understand that it's my duty to make sure single will feel comfortable at the MAAFA

Listening is a huge quality that most people get to use daily. Listening and to be listened to are huge fundamentals in our overall health. However, the way we choose to listen is another aspect. Listening is an active, voluntary, learned process. In order to have effective communication, we must have effective listening. In order for one to listen, they must be able to comprehend the message. While in healthcare, we want our patients to be understood and we want our patients to be able to understand us. For optimum results of listening, create a receptive environment that engages in reflective listening. Reflective listening encourages our patient to communicate. It is a good way to enacts checks and balances on how our patient is feeling.

I have always wanted to be a RA since my freshman year here at VCU. The idea of being able to organize programs is something I know I would love. Having a prior internship in a production center overseeing production workers has given me some experience with overseeing a large group of individuals which is similar to the supervision duties of an RA. Being a RA would also be a great opportunity to grow as a leader and help develop skills that can later be applied to my academics and

Behavior Management is the hardest part of an RA. However, I try to make sure I am always fair and treat everyone as equals. When someone comes to me with a problem, I always make sure to follow up in a timly manner and support them in any need they have. I had a problem where a resident needed to study, but a football game was going on, and they were distracted by the noise in the hall. I was able to convince the loud group to move in the computer lounge so the resident studying didn't have to hear them. In addition, when something occurs and a documentation is neccarry, I always talk to them about why they did it and how we can improve in the future. With a smoking incident last semester that caused the fire alarm to go off. He was blaming others, until I approched him and he took