Join the JSU Housing & Residence Life Team!
At Jackson State University, we believe in empowering our students with hands-on experience and professional growth right where you live! Housing & Residence Life provides a range of student employment opportunities throughout the academic year and summer, offering you the tools and support to be successful in your future career.
Our student positions include roles that help you build essential skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork—all while creating a vibrant campus community. To learn more about the positions, including full job descriptions, position requirements, and application deadlines, please explore our employment portal.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Community Assistants
Being a Community Assistant (CA) can be one of the most meaningful parts of your college experience.
As an Undergraduate or Graduate CA, you’ll have the opportunity to create relationships with residents from around the world and help form their JSU experience. CAs create a sense of community on campus, get to know a variety of people, develop critical thinking skills, and learn more about themselves.
Requirements To Be an CA
There are requirements to becoming an CA that all interested applicants should review before applying for the position.
- Must be a full-time student enrolled in 15 credit hours
- At least of second-year standing by time of employment
- Have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.70
- Have completed a minimum 33 credits (1 full semester if you are a transfer student)
- Be in good standing with University offices (Dean of Students, Housing & Residence Life, etc.)
- Must submit 2 letters of recommendation (Recommendations cannot be submitted by current or former Community Assistants, Community Directors, or Central Office Staff.)
- Cannot be held concurrently with other university-funded on-campus jobs
Responsibilities of an CA
As are student staff members who are expected to play a variety of constantly changing roles and are responsible for creating and maintaining a residential environment that is conducive to living and learning.
Each CA must be flexible and creative in meeting the residents’ needs by serving as a:
- role model
- mediator
- university resource
- advisor
- community developer
- programmer
- educator
- mentor
Benefits of Becoming an CA
There are numerous benefits to becoming an CA at Jackson State. Many of our staff members grow personally, gain valuable experience working with people, develop leadership skills, and connect with their peers in a very meaningful way. Additionally, our staff is provided a financial compensation of a room in the residence halls, a meal plan, and a stipend each month.
How Do I Apply To Be an CA?
The Community Assistant (CA) application dates:
Friday, November 22, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – Monday, December 9, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Questions?
Feel free to contact us at jsu-raselection@jsums.edu, and we’ll be happy to assist you with CA recruitment, selection, or provide any additional information about the role.
