Assistant Proctor Application

 
Who are Assistant Proctors, and what do they do?
The Assistant Proctor is an integral part of the first-year student orientation process and the residence hall staff. Working throughout the year with the academic advisors, the Assistant Proctors help first-year students adjust to the academic and social life at Sewanee. In addition, the Assistant Proctors support the Proctors in creating and maintaining a comfortable and positive atmosphere in the residence halls. They also have the important responsibility of enforcing University policies. Assistant Proctors work under the supervision of the Deans of Students, the Director of Residential Life, and the Head Assistant Proctors, while the Proctors and Head Residents offer additional support and guidance.
Who is eligible to apply?
* Must be full-time student in good academic standing with the College during the entire period of appointment. (APs should have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for the preceding two semesters or have made significant progress in their academic performance).
* Must be sophomores or juniors when they assume their responsibilities.
* Must have lived in a residence hall at the University of the South at least one semester of the year prior to appointment.
* Must be in good standing for conduct at the time of appointment and maintain a good conduct record throughout the duration of the appointment period.
* Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
What's in it for me?
* Excellent opportunities to develop leadership and organizational skills.
* Able to meet members of the freshman class and build stronger bonds with members of the sophomore class.
* Remuneration: Assistant Proctors will receive a $150 stipend per semester.
What are the terms of appointment?
  • Must participate in the spring retreat for the 2008-2009 Residential Life Staff scheduled for April 12, 2008.
  • Must return approximately eight days prior to the beginning of the Advent semester for dorm staff training and formal Orientation.
  • Although preferences will be taken into consideration, Assistant Proctors must be willing to accept a residential assignment anywhere on campus. 
  • Assistant Proctors and Auxiliary Assistant Proctors, who will reside in a residential setting that has first-year students, must be present in the dorm the entire day first-year students move in.
  • All Assistant Proctors assist with formal Orientation.
  • Must attend weekly dorm staff meetings, Assistant Proctor meetings scheduled by the Head Assistant Proctors, and staff meetings that involve the entire residential staff. 
  • Appointment is contingent upon satisfactory evaluations and can be reviewed at anytime.
  • Participation in on-going staff training and development during the term of appointment.
  • Attendance at formal University events such as Founder’s Day, and Convocation.

How does the selection process work?

Students interested in an Assistant Proctor position should submit an:
1. Online Assistant Proctor Application Form;
2. Resume (For help with your resume please call the Office of Career Services at ext. 1121);
3. A Cover letter (no more than one single-spaced page) addressing the following questions:
  • What experiences during your time at Sewanee have led you to be interested in the position of Assistant Proctor?
  • What attributes, skills, and insights make you confident that you would be a good AP?
  • What aspects of the AP position would be particularly challenging for you?
  • What goals or vision do you have for working with a group of first-year students? How   would you be particularly well equipped to meet those goals?
4. Recommendation form to be completed by one of your current proctors;
5. Recommendation form to be completed by your current head resident.

The selection process begins end of February. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m., Monday, February 25 in the Office of Residential Life. Once you submit your application, you will be notified about the date and time for a group interview. AP appointments will be made by letter on March 21, 2008.
Frequently asked questions about AP position.pdf
Below is a detailed job description and additional application materials needed to complete your file. Please print the recommendation forms and have them completed by the appropriate people.
AP_Job_Description.pdf
We advise that you read the Job Description carefully before completing your application.
Online Assistant Proctor Application Form
Complete this form, print the confirmation page and submit together with your resume and cover letter to the Office of Residential Life
Proctor recommendation of A.P..pdf
Print and give to the proctor who will be completing your recommendation form.
Head Resident recommendation for A.P.pdf
Print and give to your Head Resident to complete.