Northern Illinois University

Housing and Dining

 

Community Advisor

The Community Advisor is a student staff member who lives on the floor and works under the direct supervision of a hall director. It is the Community Advisor's work to encourage individual growth while promoting a safe, secure, and welcoming community where students can have a positive living and learning experience.
Community Advisor's responsibilities include:

  • Assisting residents with personal and academic concerns.
  • Encouraging the development of mature behavior among residents.
  • Maintaining an atmosphere conducive to academic excellence.
  • Coordinating programs and events that address the academic and personal needs of residents, using the Residential Curriculum model.
  • Enforcing university policy and regulations, as listed in the Guide Post.
  • Other duties as outlined in the:
  • CA Job Description 
  • CA Application
  • Reference form  
  • *Requirements: Applicants must have completed 24 credit hours by the end of the semester in which they are applying, have at least a 2.3 semester and cumulative GPA, available for meetings on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm, and 1 semester group living experience.

The Community Advisor selection process occurs during both the fall and spring semester, and during the summer when warranted. Compensation includes room & board and a monthly stipend. If you are interested in becoming a Community Advisor, check with your Hall Director for specific information regarding selection timelines and application due dates.

Come find out more!

(attendance at one session is required to apply)

  • January 23rd, 7pm-Grant South Smart Classroom
  • January 24th, 4pm-Stevenson Smart Classroom
  • January 25th, 3:30pm-Lincoln Commons
  • January 28th, 7pm-Douglas Smart Classroom 
  • January 29th, 8pm-Neptune Smart Classroom

Deadline to apply for the Fall 2008 selection process is February 12th, 2008.