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Resident Assistant and Community Assistant Selection 2013

Thank you for taking the time to inquire about the Resident Assistant or Community Assistant (Current RAs only) positions at Pitzer College! The Residence Life staff is thrilled that you are interested in this important campus life leadership position. We wish you the best of luck as you begin your journey through the selection process.

Our hope is that the Resident Assistant (RA) and Community Assistant (CA) positions are both challenging and fulfilling experiences. While the responsibility is great, so are the rewards. Being a student leader through Residence Life is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others through mentoring and community building. The positions will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally and the experiences you gain in this role will serve you well for the rest of your life, no matter what career you may choose.

Thank you for expressing an interest in joining our team and we look forward to meeting you during the process!

Residence Life Mission & Theme

In addition to supporting Pitzer’s community values, Residence Life Staff wholeheartedly fosters the growth of a healthy and safe community through: Positive interactions, respectful exchange of ideas, celebrating diversity in all its forms and empowering leadership and action.

It’s the job of our highly trained Residence Life staff to help promote community building and shape the environment and attitudes that encourages personal and collective growth. We help create an atmosphere of community living and learning that will help students with their academic and personal development.

OSA’s CommonApp for Leadership Opportunities

The Office of Student Affairs has created one common application for students interested in applying to be an Orientation Adventure Leader, Resident Assistant, Community Assistant, Lead Mentor, New Student Mentor and Sophomore Year Experience Mentor. Regardless if you are interested in one position or a few of these leadership opportunities, you will use the following link to start the application Process.

Apply online at www.pitzer.edu/student_leaders/application/

Links to Important Selection Process Documents

• 1) Position Descriptions & Important Dates of Employment
  Resident Assistant (PDF)
  Community Assistant (PDF)
• 2) Recommendation Form to send to your Recommenders - www.pitzer.edu/student_leaders/recommendation/
  
• 3) Individual Interview Explanations (PDF)
  New Resident Assistant Candidate
  Current Resident Assistant Candidate
  Community Assistant Candidate

New Resident Assistant Candidate Selection Timeline

Current RA & Community Assistant Candidate Selection Timeline