So you wanna be an RA/CA?

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 24 hours a day to assist residents in a wide variety of situations. RAs and CAs strive to create a community within their residence as well as an environment that promotes integrity, a cooperative spirit, respect for others, and one that allows freedom of academic pursuits.

During the selection process, the Residence Life staff is looking for those who are enthusiastic, responsible, and self motivated. If this applies to you, you are encouraged to apply. Download application, essay prompt, and FAQ documents at the bottom of this page.

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

Round #1 Informational Sessions
Monday, January 26, 8:15 pm
Tuesday, January 27, 12:15 pm
FSC 204
New applicants should attend one of these informational sessions. You'll pick up your applications here. Anyone who has lived on campus at least one semester is eligible.

Application #1 Due
Friday, January 30, 5:00 pm
FSC 108

Resume Workshop
Monday, February 2, Noon or 4 p.m.
FSC 204
Applicants should attend either workshop in preparation for the resume submission deadline.

Required Group Session
Wednesday, February 4, 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
FSC Ballroom
Mark your calendar and plan to attend. In this session, the Residence Life staff will get to know applicants through team-based activities. Resumes are also due at this time.

Required Group Session
Monday, February 9, 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
FSC Ballroom
This session will be similar to the previous group session, but this time the staff will get to know you on a more intimate level.

End of Round #1
Tuesday, February 10, 12:00 pm
Round 1 ends and the applicant pool is narrowed in preparation for the final round. You will receive an email notification of whether or not you made the cut.

Final Round Informational Session
Tuesday, February 10, 5:15 pm
FSC 204
Be prepared to attend this meeting should you proceed past the first round. Find out all about the remaining selection process requirements.

Shadow Nights
Tuesday through Thursday, February 10 - 12
Here's your chance to see the RA/CA position from the inside. New applicants will shadow the on-duty RA/CA to gain a residence life view of the job requirements.

Final Round Essays Due
Monday, February 16, 5:00pm
FSC 108

Final Round Interviews
Thursday & Friday, February 19& 20
FSC 108
Sign up to spend some time with the Hall Directors and the Director of Student Life. Applicants should dress in interview attire.

Decision Day
Friday, February 27, 12:00 pm
Applicants will be notified via email. Contracts must be returned to FSC 108 within the specified time.

Document Downloads
Selection Process Overview
RA/CA Selection Calendar
Position Description
RA/CA FAQ
RA/CA application
Essays round 2
RA contract
CA contract

Thank you in advance for your participation in this process. If you have any questions, contact rlife@drury.edu.