What is a Community Assistant?
A Community Assistant is an undergraduate student who is responsible for a number of students who live in the residence halls and Greek houses.
He/she assists in the social, educational, cultural, and community development of students in the residence halls and Greek houses. The CA is a communicator, listener, initiator of activities, resource person, limit-setter, administrator, and friend. The CA is an extension of Residence Life and is an integral part of its success by receiving suggestions and feedback from students.
The Community Assistant is a representative of Rider University and acts as a positive role model for others both on and off campus.
How to Apply
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Consideration
Apply Now! Attend one mandatory information session to receive the application! *See dates below*
- All Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. Friday, October 27th
- Resumes are required for full consideration and must be attached when completing the online application.
- Completed Reference Forms must be completed online; please send the following Recommendation Form to references.
- Contact [email protected] with any questions
Must Attend a Mandatory Info Session - Info Sessions in Fall 2023
- 9/4 Broncapalooza 2:30-4 pm
- 9/13 Info Session - Lynch Adler Hall 202 5:30 pm
- 9/14 - Student Employment Fair - Cavalla Room 11:00 am-1:30 pm
- 9/19 - Info Session Z/M Hall Lounge 7 pm
- 9/27 - Info Session Wrigth Hall Lounge 9:30 pm
- 10/5 - Info Session Olson Hall B Lounge 8 pm
- 10/9 - Info Session Switlik Hall B Lounge 9 pm
- 10/26 - Info Session Switlik Hall B Lounge 6 pm
- 10/27 - Info Session Olson Hall B Lounge 9:30 pm
Through these contacts, we hope to provide you the opportunity to express your skills and abilities.
As you consider this position, speak with your CA or any Residence Life or Greek Life staff member about the job. You will find that the current staff has found it to be a truly valuable and challenging experience. As a CA, you will assist other students, and in the process, you will develop skills that can be applicable in your future career.
Community Assistant Interviews
- CA Group Process
- Saturday, November 4th, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- CA Individual Interviews
- Monday, November 13th - Friday, November 17th, by appointment.
FAQs
Office Assistant (OA) Positions
Office Assistants staff the hall offices in each residence hall and the area office. Office Assistants distribute mail, packages, and equipment and provide high quality customer service to all residents. Applications are accepted on-line and If you are interested in applying online, please contact [email protected]