Community Assistant Position
The Community Assistant is a live-in staff member responsible for an assigned area within University Villages consisting of approximately 100 apartment units. They serve as a liaison between the University administration and the tenants within UV, foster an atmosphere for academic, social, cultural, and emotional growth by serving as a resource for the tenants and their families, and assist in the enforcement of all University and UV policies. This position is 20 hours per week and runs for a full calendar year. Please read the CA Position Description for more information about the CA position.
Compensation: CAs earn an apartment at University Villages and a small stipend based on their apartment assignment.
CA Application Process
Application
All CA candidates must complete an online CA Application to be considered for the position. All applications will be screened, and individual interviews will be offered to a select number of applicants.
Spring 24 Community Assistant Application
24-25 Community Assistant Application
Individual Interview
CA candidates who are offered an individual interview must participate in the interview to be considered for the position. This interview will consist of a question and answer session with the questions being more biographical in nature so we can get to know who you are, why you are interested in being a CA, and what kind of activities, jobs, and experiences you have been involved in.
Hiring Notification
All CA candidates will be notified of their hiring status in March, 2024, as the position begins on June 1, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2.25 GPA
- Be a full-time student, either graduate or undergraduate (12-18 credits)
- Be in good conduct standing with the University
- Interest in working with people
Important Dates
Spring 2024 Openings
October 3, 2023 - Spring CA Application Opens
November 3, 2023 - Spring CA Application Closes
November 13-17, 2023 - Interviews
November 22-24, 2023 - Hiring Notifications Sent to All Candidates
Academic Year 24-24 Openings
November 7, 2023 - New CA Application Opens
January 16, 2024 - Returning CA Application Opens
February 23, 2024 - Returning CA Application Closes
March 1, 2024 - New CA Application Closes
March 11-15, 2024 - Individual Interviews Offered to Selected Candidates
March 22, 2024 - Hiring Notifications Sent to All Candidates
June 1, 2024 - Returning CA Position Begins, New CA Position Begins. All CA Training Begins.
Questions
If you have any questions about the application or hiring process, please contact Danny Diaz info at the bottom of this page, Assistant Director of UM Housing, at (406) 243-2611.