Program Assistant
The Program Assistant (PA) position is just what you are looking for if you:
- Enjoy working on a team
- Like to plan events
- Like to make connections with people on your floor
- Are looking for great leadership experience
The PA plans large and small scale events for an entire community of residents. You also participate in leadership development opportunities, planning in UCLA traditions, and networking with leaders on the Hill and on campus. Program Assistant positions are available in Canyon Point, Courtside, Delta Terrace, Hitch and Saxon. The PA team is often a small team of 2-3 within a larger building team of RAs, PAs, and SLs.
"Be willing to step out of your comfort zone because you have to do that to meet people and get them excited about what you are excited for."
What can I do after being a Program Assistant?
The Program Assistant position is a great lead into any position in the Office of Residential Life and on campus. Whether you’re planning on a career in student affairs, engineering, politics, medicine, or marketing, the PA position can give you the skills to succeed in any field. Not only does the PA position give you the skills to succeed in college, but also the lasting benefits of networking, communication skills, and programming expertise that can help in any area.
"As a PA, I work on developing connections both with the residents and with other staff members. Being a part of ORL as a PA involves a certain level of professionalism that is also important in any career."
What do PAs Do?
- Build community
- Know and address community needs through programming
- Implement programs, such as community builders and large scale events.
- Encourage resident involvement in programs
- Integrate faculty in programs
- Maintain building bulletin boards and passive programs in community
- Attend weekly meetings
- Are knowledgeable about UCLA and ORL events
- Work with RAs and Student Leaders
- Are known as staff among residents on the Hill.
Information about the Application Process
| 2009 | |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 26 | Recruitment Mixer |
| Tuesday, November 17 | Information Session for interested candidates 6-8 p.m. — Hedrick Fireside Lounge |
| Wednesday, November 18 | Information Session for interested candidates 6-8 p.m. — De Neve Plaza Room A |
| Monday, November 30 | Applications become available here |
| Tuesday, December 1 | Information Session for interested candidates 6-8 p.m. — De Neve Plaza Room A |
| Wednesday, December 2 | Information Session for interested candidates 6-8 p.m. — Sproul Lecture Room |
| Thursday, December 3 | Information Session for interested candidates 6-8 p.m. — Covel Commons Westcoast Room |
| 2010 | |
| Friday, January 8 | Applications due at noon |
| Saturday, January 23 | Group interviews |
Questions?
For additional information about this position or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@orl.ucla.edu.
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