Community Advisors
The process for selecting CAs for Spring 2008 will begin this fall.
There’s not just one way to be a CA…
The Department of Residence Life is currently seeking candidates for 2008-2009 Community Advisor (CA) appointments, beginning their CA role in August, 2008. We are excited that you are considering embarking on this journey with us, choosing to dedicate much of your time and energy to fostering community within the residence halls. CAs play a pivotal role in creating welcoming communities for our residents, communities that are safe, inviting, and supportive of student learning.
The CA Recruitment theme this year is: “There’s not just one way to be a CA,” which mirrors the diversity of our current student staff in backgrounds, experiences, and approach to community development. While our CAs share a core set of commitments to the mission of Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs core values, each CA is able to infuse her/his own personality into the position.
Residence Life is seeking candidates who are flexible, creative, and enthusiastic about the Brandeis residential community. The CA position requires well-developed interpersonal skills, a genuine interest in working with a wide variety of people, and an ability to perform in an organized and responsible manner under conditions that may be stressful.
For a complete description of the CA position, click here (coming soon!).
Eligibility to Be a CA
- Have completed a minimum of one year of post-secondary coursework before the period of appointment.
- Must be enrolled as a full-time credit bearing undergraduate or graduate student at
- Have previous experience living in on-campus housing for a minimum of one semester prior to the period of appointment (preference given to Brandeis residential experience).
- Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average and maintain good academic standing for the entire period of appointment.
- Must participate in all trainings, in-services, meetings, etc., before the beginning of the school year through closing of the residence halls. This requires arriving to campus prior to other students and staying later than other students. Specific dates will be available December, 2007.
- Must attend weekly staff meetings on Tuesdays from 7-11 pm throughout the entire period of appointment.
Application Process
The CA application process begins mid-November and concludes mid-February. The application process includes a written application, two recommendations, and a series of individual and group interviews. All portions of the application process are must be completed for your candidacy to be considered. Your completed application is due to the Department of Residence Life (Usdan G032) by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2008. Late materials will not be accepted, so please plan accordingly.
Information Sessions
Information session attendance, although not required, is strongly encouraged. Sessions will last roughly 30 minutes and will be followed by a brief session with Hiatt Career Peers providing information on developing effective resumes and cover letters.
| Sunday, November 11th | 8:00 p.m | North Polaris Lounge |
| Monday, November 12th | 7:15 p.m. | Shapiro Lounge in Massell |
| Tuesday, November 13th | 12:00 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, November 14th | 6:00 p.m. | Village TV Lounge |
| Thursday, November 15th | 4:00 p.m. | International Lounge |
Application Materials
Materials will be available starting Sunday, November 11 at the information session and Monday, November 12 on-line (see below) and in the Department of Residence Life (Usdan G032).
Application Timeline
| November 11 | Materials available |
| November 11-15 | Information Sessions |
| January 15 | Application materials due by 4 pm to the Department of Residence Life (Usdan G032). Late materials will not be accepted. |
| January 21-February 1 | Individual Interviews |
| January 27, 28, & 29 | Group Interview Process (6-9 pm) |
| February 14 | Candidate Notification of Decision and Placement |
| February 26 | Candidate Letters of Intent Due |
| March | Room Selection |
| April | Spring Training for 08-09 Staff |
Application Materials (coming soon!)
The CA Application is available for download in both Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and Microsoft Word (.doc) forms.
Contact Information
Please feel free to call, email, or stop by the office with any questions or concerns. The Department of Residence Life is located in Usdan on the first floor in room G032. We are open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Email: reslife@brandeis.edu
Phone: 781-736-5060