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RA/CA Selection Process

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Resident Assistants, (RA), and Community Assistants, (CA), serve as a liaison between the staff, faculty, and residents. The RA/CA is a resource person for supplies, work orders, and occasional referrals for students who may be experiencing difficulties or problems at school. An RA/CA is available to assist residents in a wide variety of situations.

Should you have any questions regarding the RA/CA selection process, please email jmcconnell002@drury.edu or stop by the Residence Life Office in FSC 108.

Meet the Current Residence Life Staff

RA Interest Sessions

Dec. 4, 11AM FSC 204
Dec. 6, 3PM FSC 204
Jan. 15, 3PM FSC 204
Jan. 17, 11AM FSC 204

Application Deadline

Feb. 2, 11:59PM

Group Process

Feb. 5, 8:00PM

Interviews

Feb. 10 – 13

Apply for RA/CA Position

A Resident/Community Assistant is a…

Student

  • Developing and applying effective time management strategies
  • Seeking supervision to monitor personal growth and development in order to maintain a balance between multiple life roles
  • Applying what is learned through training to the position
  • Working to learn, grow, and develop as a Resident/Community Assistant and as a person
  • Employing study skill strategies that assist in keeping a respectable grade point average
  • Helping others by sharing the knowledge and information gained as a Resident/Community Assistant and as a student

Team Player

  • Dedicated to practicing personal and academic integrity
  • Serving as a positive, supportive role model to residents and to other team members
  • Committed to participating in departmental training
  • Dedicated to communicating with other team members about successes and issues within the community
  • Committed to serving as a positive liaison between residents, facilities personnel, and the residence life staff

Community Builder

  • Creating spaces where residents feel supported and accepted
  • Engaging residents in opportunities for:
    • Modeling basic principles of citizenship
    • Leadership development
    • Community service and volunteerism
    • Social and academic activities designed to promote personal growth and a life of excellence
  • Creating, coordinating, and implementing programs, activities, and outings to aid residents in realizing their academic and social goals. 

Peer Ally

  • Modeling behaviors in keeping with departmental and university policies, values, and goals
  • Establishing communication with residents living in the community
  • Building and maintaining relationships with residents living in the community
  • Operating as a source of information for departmental, campus, and community resources
  • Operating as a peer advisory while utilizing departmental, campus, and community resources
  • Operating as a peer counselor while utilizing departmental, campus, and community resources
  • Mentoring residents to help them reach their academic and social goals

Supporter of Diversity 

  • Creating an environment that is welcoming and comfortable for all residents
  • Celebrating diversity in all its forms in the community
  • Addressing issues of intolerance and hate by engaging residents in activities that broaden existing perspectives

Teacher

  • Providing residents with general information about the department, the university, events occurring on campus, and available resources and services
  • Partnering with residents, other halls RAs, and professional staff to support the academic mission of the department and the university
  • Assisting residents to develop healthy and appropriate academic behaviors
  • Developing intentional educational programming to support the academic mission of the department and the university
  • Encouraging residents to become learners for life and to develop relationships with faculty members outside of the classroom

Programmer

  • Creating and executing active, passive, and spontaneous events and activities to assist residents in meeting their needs, interests, and concerns

 Compensation

  • FREE Residence Hall or Apartment Assignment
  • 120 block Meal Plan for RAs and 45 Block Meal Plan for CAs
  • Private room at no extra cost (dependent on space availability)
  • Flexibility in work schedule
  • “Student first” support
  • Personal and professional development opportunities
  • Gain universal, transferrable skills for future career paths
  • Build community among residents and staff

Qualifications

The following qualifications must be met to become a Resident/Community Assistant at Drury University:

  • At least one semester participating in residence hall living
  • Currently enrolled, full-time student
  • Possess a desire to work with individuals and groups in a residential setting.
  • Be in good academic standing with the University and the Department
  • Be in good disciplinary standing with the University and the Department
  • Minimum 3.0 overall GPA

Under extremely rare circumstances, the Director of Residence Life may approve exceptions to the above qualifications

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