reslife

The CA Application Process for New Applicants:

Enjoy the unique opportunity of living with, and programming for, upperclassmen. As a Community Advisor (CA), you are responsible for programming in the wood frames, Hi/Lo Rise, Senior Fauver, or other apartments. Like a Resident Advisor, the CAs plan fun and/or educational programs to benefit their assigned area. Working with extensive Reslife support, CAs have a great opportunity to create unique programs and play a key role in community development. The position helps develop many essential life skills while providing the chance to work with similarly motivated and interesting people. Help develop marketable skills while also helping your classmates!

The CA Application Process:

1. Please submit the appropriate online application no later than the specified due date. The application may take some of your time. Make sure your application is complete and to your satisfaction before you submit it. Late applications will not be accepted.

2. Print out two reference forms and have people who can speak of your abilities complete the forms. References must be submitted prior to the deadline. It is your responsibility to follow up with your references to make sure they submit them by the specified date. NOTE: Family members are not suitable references.

3. Upon receipt of your completed application, you will receive a confirmation as well as instructions on how to schedule your individual interview.

Information Session
These sessions provide candidates with information and insight into the position from both professional and student staff. The information sessions are:

Date Time Location
Monday, November 28, 2012 7:00 P.M. Usdan 108
Monday, February 6, 2012 7:00 P.M. Nicolson Lounge
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 7:00 P.M. Butterfield A Lounge
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 (CA only) 7:00 P.M. Usdan 108
Thursday, February 9, 2012 7:00 P.M. Usdan 108

Individual Interview
Each eligible candidate will be granted an individual interview with three staff members. This will give the Residential Life Office staff an opportunity to become acquainted with each candidate's skills and interests. Candidates will also have the chance to ask questions of staff members to get a better sense of the job and its responsibilities. Candidates will be asked to sign up for an interview time after their application is completed and submitted.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Maureen Isleib
Associate Director of Residential Life
at x3550 or misleib@wesleyan.edu