RA interview evaluation (WMU)

Resident assistant Candidate · Date: ________ __

Candidate: _____________________________ · Interviewer: _____________________________

Please evaluate each category on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being that the candidate has a firm grasp on the concept. Please write specific comments as to the candidate's strengths and/or concerns for each category. (5 - strong skills and abilities; 4 - good skills and abilities; 3 - adequate skills and abilities, would be able to meet basic expectations, would require training to enhance and strengthen existing abilities; 2 - limited skills, abilities, and knowledge; 1 - no apparent skills or abilities in relation to the resident assistant position. Please ask the questions in the order that they are presented below.

Self-Awareness/Development

- What would you expect your residents to say about you at the end of the year?

CRITERIA: ? clearly explains experiences as it relates to RA role ? expresses thoughts and accomplishments clearly ? understands how RA position fits into learning

Rating

5 = High

1 = Low

Helping/Communication Skills

- Describe/identify the characteristics of effective communication. How do you model these characteristics?

CRITERIA: ? has effective communication skills and understands them ? recognizes limits of self in relation to position

Rating

5 = High

1 = Low

Diversity Advocate Skills

- How would you react/respond to a situation in your building or floor where residents were experiencing racist/homophobic remarks written on their dry erase board?

CRITERIA: ? recognizes importance of diversity ? clear understanding of diversity ? clear understanding about how diversity is important to campus/res. life ? knows of campus resources for under-represented populations

Rating

5 = High

1 = Low

Mediation Skills

- How would you handle a conflict on your floor between one resident with whom you are very close and one who you hardly know?

CRITERIA: ? understands importance of conflict resolution ? firm grasp of mediation skills ? understands personal limits regarding conflict

Rating

5 = High

1 = Low

Group Facilitation Skills

- If you were running a community meeting as a RA, what would you want to achieve in that meeting?

CRITERIA: ? comfortable presenting to people as a group ? has understanding of how to confront negativity

Rating

5 = High

1 = Low

Peer/Student Role Modeling Skills

- Looking at your past RA's, what would you incorporate from their styles and what would you try to avoid?

CRITERIA: ? understands how to be a role model ? recognizes importance of role modeling ? could be a leader in the community ? fully explains leadership style and recognizes limits of leadership style

Rating

5 = High

1 = Low

Understand of the RA Role

- Identify the three most important skills a RA should possess and explain why?

CRITERIA: ? firm grasp of RA role ? understands perspective change ? clearly identifies skill needed to be a RA

Rating

5 = High

1 = Low

SUMMARY COMMENTS: ? expresses thoughts clearly ? has appropriate eye contact ? uses appropriate language ? uses appropriate non-verbal behaviors and expressions

? Hire

? Would Consider

? Do not hire

Rating Total ______

If applicable, this candidate would be a good fit for any of these areas: Valleys Big Three Big Four Little Three

Signature: _____________________________ · Position: Student Staff GA HD LT