2027-2028 New Apartment Staff Application

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Community Assistant or a Village Assistant.

Please complete the following application and submit when finished. Please note that the application will not allow you to save any partially completed answers. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jace Whitaker at 406-243-5095.

This application allows you to apply to either the Community Assistant position, the Village Assistant position, or be considered for either position.

Community Assistant – University Villages
•    Oversees a community of approximately 100 apartment units
•    On a staff of 6 Community Assistants
•    On-call ranges from 2-3 nights per week, including some weekends
•    Primary resident population consists of married students, families, graduate students, and university staff
•    2-3 bedroom apartment comes unfurnished – you may live on your own, with your family, or choose a roommate
•    Different apartments come with a range of amenities, i.e. washer/dryer hookups, utilities included

Village Assistant – Lewis & Clark Village
•    Oversees a community of 36-54 apartment units
•    On a staff of 4 Village Assistants
•    On-call ranges from 2-5 nights per week, including some weekends
•    Primary student population consists mostly of upper-class students, sophomores, juniors, and seniors and graduate students
•    2 bedroom apartment comes furnished – you may live on your own or choose a roommate

Thank you!

Section 1: Personal Information

First Name^* Preferred Name (if different than first name) Last Name^* Student ID Number^* E-Mail Address^* Phone Number^* Which position(s) are you interested in working?^* Please explain your community preference. If you are interested in both, please explain which of the areas you are most interested in working.^* Semesters Available for Employment^* Select options below based on your earliest and most accurate availability. Also, based on need, immediate Spring openings will be on an expedited hiring timeline.

Section 2: Educational Experience

Current Class Status^* Major Field of Study^* Minor Field of Study College Attended in Addition to the University of Montana, Years, Degree (If Applicable)

Section 3: References

Please provide three professional references from prior or current employment, professors, academic advisors, high school teachers, etc. Please do not list family members as references unless they have also served as an employer or teacher for you.

Reference Name 1^* Reference E-Mail Address 1^* Reference Name 2^* Reference E-Mail Address 2^* Reference Name 3^* Reference E-Mail Address 3^*

Under the General Education Provisions Act, an educational institution may request, but not require, that an applicant waive the right to inspect letters of reference for employment purposes.

UM Housing will send a request to each reference listed. Applicants have the choice to review the letters of reference or waive access and leave the letters confidential.

Letters of Reference will be:^*

Section 4: Involvement and Experience

Current Campus and Community Involvement (group name and hours per week) Prior Work Experience (Please include the employer, your title, primary duties, location, and dates of employment.) Will you have any other employment during the next academic year? (Please note student employment is limited to 29 hours/week on-campus)^* What other commitments and employment do you plan to have during the next academic year? How will you balance these activities with the CA or VA position?^* Wil you have any other signigicant time committments such as an internship, student teaching, or travel plans during the dates your are applying to serve in this role? Please explain.^* Is there any additional information you wish to provide about your candidacy for the Community Assistant and/or Village Assistant position (certificates, awards, team work experience)?

Section 5: Essay Questions

Why are you interested in working in the UM apartments, and what do you hope to gain from this position?^* Describe the ideal living community and how would you build an inclusive community in a diverse environment?^* What is one major life experience that you feel best prepares you for the CA/VA job?^* Describe a program you would create within the community and please detail what it is, what you would do to make it successful, what you would hope to accomplish, and how it would impact the community.^* Only for applicants interested in working in the University Villages: What experience do you have that has prepared you to work with and plan community events for residents who have partners or children?^*

Please follow link below to take the DISC assessment. The link will take you to a free assessment online (you do not have to register or create an account). After completing the assessment, please share your top two personality styles.

We encourage you to be honest when completing the assessment and be in the mind frame of your workplace personality and habits. There is no right or wrong answer and hiring will not be influenced by your results.

https://www.truity.com/test/disc-personality-test^*

Section 6: Agreements and Signature

I hereby guarantee the above statements are correct. If any of the above statements are false, I understand this is sufficient cause for denying me consideration for employment and even dismissal from employment.

Do you agree:^*

I grant permission to UM Housing to inspect my academic records and student conduct records to confirm my academic performance meets the minimum requirement for this position and that I am in good conduct standing with the university.

Do you agree:^*

I grant permission to UM Housing to conduct a criminal background check if I am offered and accept a position. I understand a background check will only be conducted if I am offered and accept a position. I understand information obtained in the background check can be used for sufficient cause for denying me consideration for employment and even dismissal from employment.

Do you agree:^* Electronic Signature^* Date^*