The Village Assistant is a live-in staff member responsible for an assigned area within Lewis and Clark Village working with 2-3 individual apartment buildings. The Village Assistant works in all phases of resident living with their supervisor responsible for Lewis and Clark Village. They serve as a liaison between the University administration and the residents of LCV, and foster an atmosphere for student learning, social, cultural, and emotional growth by serving as an advisor/counselor to the residents. They also assist the Area Coordinator in promoting the general well-being of the student community living in LCV. Please read the Village Assistant Position Description for additional information.
Compensation: VAs earn a 2-bedroom apartment at Lewis and Clark Village.
VA Application Process
Application
All VA candidates must complete an online VA Application to be considered for the position.
Individual Interview
VA candidates that 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 VA, and what kind of activities, jobs, and experiences you have been involved in. Situation-based questions will also be asked.
Hiring Notification
All VA candidates will be notified of their hiring status by Mid-March, 2027, with the position beginning on June 1, 2027.
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
- Qualify to live in Lewis and Clark Village
Important Dates
October 5, 2025 - Spring VA Application Opens
October 30, 2020 - Spring CA/VA Application Closes
November 9-13, 2026 - Spring CA/VA Individual Interviews
November 20, 2026 - Hiring Notifications sent to All Spring CA/VA Candidates
Academic Year 26-27
November 4, 2026 - New CA/VA Application Opens
January 11, 2027 - Returning CA/VA Application Opens
February 19, 2027 - Returning CA/VA Application Closes
February 26, 2027 - New CA/VA Application Closes
March 8-12, 2027 - Individual Interviews Offered to Selected Candidates
March 19, 2027 - Hiring Notifications Sent to All Candidates
June 1, 2027 – Returning & New CA/VA Begins, All CA/VA Training starts
Questions
If you have any questions about the application or hiring process, please contact Mathew Muston, Assistant Director of UM Housing.