RCC Frequently Asked Questions

The following are just a few of the  frequently asked questions regarding the RCC hiring process.  Questions are always accepted year-round at rcc-hiring@acomp.stanford.edu

Q. What goes into being an RCC?

A. RCCs are Resident Computer Consultants, students who live in each residence and support in-room network connections, residence computer clusters, as well as consult with residents on computer-related problems and other technology needs. To find out more, check out the RCC Job Description. You can also talk to your own RCC - take a look at the RCC Directory.

Q. What's the difference between a Dorm RCC and a Row RCC?

A. Row RCCs have the same responsibilities as Dorm RCCs and must fully participate on the house management team. Row RCC applicants, like all other RCC applicants, must pass a qualifying interview, but are then passed on to and hired by house management teams. Since Row RCCs do not support as many students in each house as other RCCs, Row RCCs are paid on a sliding scale depending on the number of residents in his/her house. For more information on RCC salaries and compensation, you can take a look at current RCC Salaries.

Q. What if I am going to be away Spring quarter?

A. If you are going to be away during Spring quarter, you must contact the RCC Manager at rccmanager@rescomp.stanford.edu to make sure you have a qualifying interview. Then, it is your responsibility to speak to the RFs/CDs or house management teams for the residences you would like to apply to. You should also make sure that you fulfill the CS196 requirement or waive out of that requirement ahead of time. This is a required course for all RCCs.

Q. Who is eligible to apply?

A. The RCC position is open to all Stanford students in good academic standing, who will be an upperclassmen during the academic year for which they are applying for, and have at least one year of gauranteed housing available.  Undergraduates may only apply for undergrad positions and Graduate students may only apply for graduate positions.  Co-terms may apply based on their housing eligibility.

 Q. How do I apply?

A. When made available, you can access all your application materials and resources through ResJobs at http://resjobs.stanford.edu.  NOTE: RCC Applications for the 2013-2014 selection process will become available on ResJobs on Monday, January 7, 2013.

Q. What if I am a current RCC or have been one in the past?

A. For former or current RCCs, use the following guidelines for applying:

• If you are an undergraduate RCC and would like to return to a different residence, you must re-apply, as the RFs or student managers will select you. You need not complete a qualifying interview.
• If you are a current undergraduate RCC (not including the Row) and would like to return to your residence, you as well as your RF/CD must notify ResComp by the appropriate deadline.
• If you are a Row RCC and would like to return to your residence, unfortunately you too must re-apply as all student managers for the Row must do. You need not complete a qualifying interview.
• If you have been an RCC before, but are not one currently, in lieu of a qualifying interview you must meet with the RCC Manager to review your time as an RCC.
• If you are a current graduate RCC and would like to return, you must complete the Graduate RCC application (only certain sections) by the appropriate deadline as well as meet with the RCC Manager to review your time as an RCC.
• If you are a current undergraduate RCC and would like to return as a graduate RCC, you must complete the Graduate RCC application (only certain sections) by the appropriate deadline as well as meet with the RCC manager to review your time as an RCC.

Q. When are applications due? When do I find out if I've gotten an interview? When do I find out if I've gotten an offer?

A. Important dates are posted under each individual selection process information page at resjobs.stanford.edu

Q. How can I find out more about the Resident Fellows?

A. You'll have a chance to talk to Resident Fellows and current staff at the RF Info Fair. For more information, please refer to the dates and times listed in the corresponding RCC application.

Q. How does the RCC Matching Process compare to the RA matching process?

The RCC matching process is the same as the RA matching process. If an applicant wants to be in a house and the RFs (Dorms) or House (Row) want that applicant, they match. Details of this process is discussed on our addition to the FAQ, Preferences and the Match.

If you have any questions about the selection process, please email selection@rescomp.stanford.edu.