Hobart and William Smith Colleges

WHAT'S A COMMUNITY ASSISTANT?

Community Assistants (CAs) are student leaders and paid employees of the Office of Student Engagement at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. A CA is assigned to each residential area and is responsible for creating a sense of community for the students who reside there.

In developing such a community, they often address issues of personal counseling, advising, policy enforcement, and programming (both within the residence halls and across campus). When students have questions or concerns about their living situations or about the Colleges in general, CAs are a great first stop for advice and tips.

In addition to acting as a role model both on and off-campus, CAs ensure that students act in accordance with the Colleges' policies while in the residence halls, as outlined in the Handbook of Community Standards.

2025-2026 CA Application timeline

• 2025-2026 Job Desciption
• Application Available on MyHousing

November 2024

• Alternates and Study Abroad Applicants Eligible for early application

December 2024

• Early Application Interviews
• CA Application Opens

January 2025

• January 1: Applications are available via MyHousing
• January 23-February 13: Information Sessions - Learn about the CA role and the selection process with current Community Assistants

February 2025

• February 23: Interviews take place
• February 28: Applicants are notified of status

March 2025

• March 7: New CA acceptances are due

BECOMING A COMMUNITY ASSISTANT

Community Assistants are selected from a competitive pool of applicants and undergo rigorous training as a team at the beginning of each semester. You are always well equipped to complete the work!

The Community Assistant application process occurs during every spring semester.

Need help writing a resume? Visit the Office of Career Services website.