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APPLY TO BE A 2023-24
Thank you for your interest in applying to be a Don at Chestnut Residence.
Applications are NOW CLOSED for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Chestnut Residence is a diverse home to over 1100 students, a vibrant res life program and the best food prepared by caring Chefs. Dons receive a 650+ sq ft. 2 room suite, meal plan, comprehensive skill training, and an experience like no other.
Are you a hard working community minded leader? Interested in helping others? Good with a budget? Calm in crisis? Apply today to join our 2023-24 team!
DEADLINE: Please complete the online application by January 22nd, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
Due to volume of applications, late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to clarify that we will provide feedback only to those who have been invited to an interview. This feedback will be provided only after the recruitment process is completed.
The hiring process consists of an initial individual interview screening and secondary group assessment. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, not all applicants will be granted an interview. We will be in touch with all applicants regarding the status of their applications.
After the interviews have been completed, the hiring committee will review all materials gathered throughout the hiring process. Successful candidates will be made offers in early March
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Join us to learn more about the residence, what’s it like to be a Don/RA, our application process, and the hiring timeline. We are excited to meet you and answer your questions!
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM; virtual session
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89522995343?pwd=WjZnMDREU0I1R2JUUWdrSUp6bmVBUT09
Meeting ID: 895 2299 5343
Passcode: 160027
Friday, January 20, 2023 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, in-person session
Location: The Hearth Lounge, Chestnut Residence, 89 Chestnut St.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 11:59pm
INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW
Individual interview invites will sent beginning Monday, January 23, 2023
and will be due Monday, January 30, 2023 at 9:00 AM.
GROUP ASSESSEMENT
Group interview invites will be sent out on February 6, 2023.
The Group Carousel Assessments will take place on:
Group Interview Session 1
February 12, 2023, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The session will be in person at Chestnut Residence.
Group Interview Session 2
February 12, 2023, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The session will be in person at Chestnut Residence.
Group Interview Session 3
February 22, 2023, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
This session will be in person at Graduate House.
FIRST ROUND OF DONSHIP POSITION OFFERS
Will be sent out beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
RESPONSE DEADLINE FOR OFFERS
Thursday, March 30, 2023.*
AUGUST DON TRAINING + RESIDENCE MOVE-IN
Mid-August to Monday, September 4, 2023
IMPORTANT: Candidates unable to commit to this time period (days, evenings, and possibly weekends) will not be accepted and may have their contracts terminated. Please ensure you are available during this time when applying.
We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to clarify that we will provide feedback only to those who have been invited to an interview. This feedback will be provided only after the recruitment process is completed i.e. late April
*Common Acceptance Date: You may receive offers from multiple divisions. You are expected to confirm an offer to a single division by March 30th, 2023.
Dons receive a 650+ sq ft. 2 room suite, meal plan, comprehensive skill training, and an experience like no other.
Chestnut Residence is a diverse home to over 1100 students, with a vibrant res life program and the best food prepared by caring Chefs.
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