Community Advisor applications for 2009-2010 academic year are being accepted until Monday, September 21, 2009. After completing the application below, qualified candidates will be notified of their interview times on September 23. All CA interviews will be held on Friday, September 25.
Candidates are required to attend an informational session below:
September 8, 7pm - Douglas Smart classroom
September 16, 9pm - Grant South Formal
September 21, 4pm - Neptune NE/SE meeting room
Other requirements are as follows:
If you have further questions about the process, please contact Holly Holliday-Jones at 815-753-8716 or hholliday@niu.edu
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 job 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:
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.
Other Employment Opportunities:
Northern View Community - Community Development Assistant
The Community Development Assistant position at Northern Illinois University works with members of the Northern View Community to identify and resolve conflict and to provide for members' involvement in and ownership of the community. Community Development Assistants are members of the Northern View Community staff. Community Development Assistants work with the NVC staff to provide programs and services to residents of the Northern View Community.
Primary Responsibilities
Community Development Assistants are primarily responsible for conducting and coordinating problem resolution and conflict management initiatives, providing programs for residents, and assisting with the orientation of new residents. Additionally, they are on-call an average of one day each week, one weekend each month, and some time over break periods to assist with emergency situations and provide resource information to residents. They are also responsible for managing facilities that are used by residents for various functions.
NVC Community Development Assistant