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RESIDENT ASSISTANT PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

Resident Assistant

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Residence Director

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Building/Area _______________________________________

Community Building and Programming

Self-appraisal

RDs appraisal

RA is visible, available, and approachable to residents.

RA has initiated and maintained individual contact with residents, responding to
personal, social, and academic needs.
RA promotes relevant campus and building events, activities, and resources to
residents, referring when appropriate.
RA is a role model to the community by maintaining a positive attitude and adhering to
the Code of Student Conduct.
RA has successfully mediated roommate/apartment-mate concerns and requested
support from supervisor if needed.
Confrontation of residents allegedly violating the Code of Student Conduct is consistent
and fair.
Bulletin Boards are creative and contain useful information.
RA has developed creative programming that adheres to the appropriate programming
model and meets the needs of the community.
Programming paperwork and PawPrints are complete, correct, and timely.
The RA has completed the required number of programs this semester.

Comments: Self-appraisal

Comments: RD Appraisal

Yes

No

Yes

No

Not Observed

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Not Observed

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

SECTION 1

Needs Improvement

Semesters in the position: __________________________________________________________________________

Duty and Proctoring

Self-appraisal

RDs appraisal

Completes duty shifts appropriately, including thorough rounds, checking in with

proctor, office hours, and other duty tasks as assigned.
RA checks to ensure the master key is in the lockbox at the start of each duty shift.
Duty logs are submitted following each round and content is thorough and professional.
RA documents all significant events via an incident report and submits this report to
supervisor no later than 8:00am the morning after/of the incident.
Meets proctor shift requirements and follows RSO procedures (performance to be
relayed from Residential Safety Office).

Comments: Self-appraisal

Comments: RDs appraisal

Yes

No

Yes

No

Not Observed

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Not Observed

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

SECTION 2

Needs Improvement

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Administrative Responsibilities and Procedures

Timeliness is consistent. Examples include but are not limited to office hours, weekly
reports, bulletin boards, staff meetings, and bin duty shifts.
Takes responsibility for the physical condition of the community by completing and
filling out work requests when necessary.
Responsible with use and administration of building resources, including tracking of
master key/card and signing out equipment from staff office.
Properly executes move-in/out logistics (e.g., RCFs/ACFs, room checks, check-in
hours).
Properly executes annual administrative responsibilities including but not limited to
Health & Safety Inspections, Housing Tours, Welcome Days.
RA shows appropriate response to emergency situations (e.g. fire alarm evacuation,
weather emergencies, all hands on deck events).
Weekly reports are informative and thorough.
RA is timely with email and phone call response.

Comments: Self-appraisal

Comments: RDs appraisal

Self-appraisal

RDs appraisal

Not Observed

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Not Observed

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Needs Improvement

Exceeds Expectations

SECTION 3

Meets Expectations

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Communications and Staff Commitment

Self-appraisal

Demonstrates a positive attitude and a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for the
Residential Life program at Northeastern University.
Maintains a relationship with supervisor and (if applicable) Graduate Assistant that
reflects mutual respect, appropriate boundaries, cooperation, and collaboration.
Maintains relationships with fellow staff members that reflect mutual respect,
appropriate boundaries, cooperation, and collaboration.
Supports hall council through participation or co-programming.
Participates and contributes during staff meetings and training sessions.
Keeps supervisor informed of all floor, hall, and staff issues.
Meets individual team expectations and commitments as determined at the beginning of
the semester.

Comments: Self-appraisal

Comments: RDs appraisal

RDs appraisal

Not Observed

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Not Observed

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Needs Improvement

Exceeds Expectations

SECTION 4

Meets Expectations

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Senior Resident Assistants Only

Self-appraisal

Acts as a role model and advocate to other Resident Assistants

Serves as a mentor regarding Resident Assistants opinions, needs, and concerns
Creates and maintains staff duty calendar.
Creates and maintains staff proctor schedule, communicating with the RSO contact
as appropriate.
Advises hall council toward active building/complex programming.
Serves as programming resource to RA team.
Processes programming paperwork thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
Keeps staff informed of information pertinent to the RA position, including content
from SRA meetings.

Comments: Self-appraisal

Comments: RDs appraisal

RDs appraisal

Not Observed

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Not Observed

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

SECTION 5 Senior Resident Assistants

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AREAS OF STRENGTH

Self-appraisal: Areas of Strength

RDs Appraisal: Areas of Strength

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (Residence Directors & Graduate Assistants only)

FALL APPRAISALS: In order to provide the support needed to improve performance, the area below is to be used to concretely outline goals or
performance areas that are in need of improvement and an action plan. In the action plan, please specify a date, if applicable, by which the
improvements must be accomplished. Complete this section for all staff members intending to return to the position.
SPRING APPRAISAILS: Use this space to revisit the RAs PIP from the previous semester. Discuss the staff members progress and include any
information that would be helpful to a future supervisor.

Performance Improvement Plan

Goals / Areas Needing Improvement

Action Plan / Progress

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RESIDENT ASSISTANTS COMMENTS

At the conclusion of the performance evaluation meeting, RAs are encouraged (but not required) to make comments about the appraisal. RAs may
use the space below or submit a typed response that will be attached to the performance appraisal and placed in the RAs personnel file.

SIGNATURES
Prior to submitting this appraisal to Residence Life, where this document will be placed into the staff members personnel file, the Resident Assistant,
Residence Director, Graduate Assistant (if applicable) and Assistant Director must sign this form. By signing, the Resident Assistant indicates that
he or she has met with the Residence Director read and understands the content of the evaluation. Signing does not, however, indicate that the
Resident Assistant agrees with the content of this evaluation.

Resident Assistant Signature:

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Residence Director Signature:

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Assistant Director Signature:

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Date of Performance Appraisal Meeting:

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