University of North Alabama

Housing & Residence Life

INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW EVALUATION
Candidate

Interview Team:

Date of Interview

Please evaluate the candidate by checking the most accurate rating for each of the criteria areas listed below. Be sure to
provide a rationale for each rating by listing the observed strengths and concerns of the candidate. Use the following rating
scale in completing your evaluation:

HIGH: Candidate possesses strong skills in this area.

MEDIUM: Candidate has the potential to develop strong skills in this area.
LOW: Candidate has minimal to no skills in this area.
(Please do not indicate any "in-between" ratings.)

TOTAL OF THE NINE CRITERIA RATINGS (totaled from last page):

______ High ______ Medium ______ Low

OVERALL POTENTIAL: In examining the total interview, how would you rank this candidate's overall potential for success
in a Resident Advisor position?

Rating: _____ High _____ Medium _____ Low

Overall Comments:

Self Awareness -- Knows own strengths, weaknesses, and applicable skills; appears self-confident; possesses realistic expectations of capabilities;
open and willing to learn.
Rating: _____ High _____ Medium _____ Low
Strengths:

Concerns:

Job Potential -- Aware of the different roles and responsibilities of a RA; possesses realistic ideas of job and time commitment; able to manage time
and achieve balance among personal, academic, and RA responsibilities; understands the importance of staff teamwork and support.

Rating: _____ High _____ Medium _____ Low

Strengths:

Concerns:

Leadership Potential/Community Development -- Has had experience initiating and facilitating events; possesses the potential to motivate and
positively influence others; expresses creative ideas on how to build community; understands the educational role of the Resident Assistant; is willing
to be a role model for residents.

Rating: _____ High _____ Medium _____ Low

Strengths:

Concerns:

Programming Potential -- Demonstrates creativity; recognizes the function and value of residence hall programming; appears knowledgeable about
campus and community resources.

Rating: _____ High _____ Medium _____ Low

Strengths:

Concerns:

Academic Support Skills -- Understands the role of the Resident Assistant in creating and facilitating a positive learning environment; has clear
ideas on how to promote and support student academic success; is aware of campus academic resources.

Rating: _____ High _____ Medium _____ Low

Strengths:

Concerns:
Policy Enforcement/Educational Discipline -- Has basic awareness of policies and their rationale; understands the educational role of the
Resident Assistant in policy enforcement; possesses the potential to enforce policies assertively; can place policy enforcement/discipline in an
appropriate context relative to other job responsibilities.

Rating: _____ High _____ Medium _____ Low

Strengths:

Concerns:

Interpersonal/Helping Skills -- Demonstrates a concern for others; has had experience working with others; has ideas on how to mediate and
manage interpersonal conflict.

Rating: _____ High _____ Medium _____ Low

Strengths:

Concerns:

Communication/Critical Thinking -- Articulates well; provides clear and concise answers to questions; demonstrates active listening skills; exhibits
appropriate and congruent verbal and non-verbal behaviors; expresses ideas and opinions assertively.

Rating: _____ High _____ Medium _____ Low

Strengths:

Concerns:

Diversity -- Recognizes that differences exist; can relate to persons who are different from self; is aware of own limits in experience and perception;
demonstrates interest and desire to increase awareness.

Rating: _____ High _____ Medium _____ Low

Strengths:

Concerns:

TOTAL OF THE NINE CRITERIA RATINGS:

______ High ______ Medium ______ Low