Returning CA, SCA, and RHC Application

The following application procedures are for people applying to be a Returning Community Assistant (RCA), a Senior Community Assistant (SCA), or a residence hall coordinator (RHC) *only*. Anyone applying for a community assistant position should refer to the Community Assistant Application Procedures.

Please read the following options closely to ensure that you are completing the appropriate forms.

RHC/SCA application process and guidelines

  • Current CAs must complete an RHC/SCA application (Word document) and submit a supervisor evaluation form from their AC. CAs reporting to an RHC must also submit a supervisor evaluation form from their current RHC.
  • Current RHCs and SCAs must complete an RHC/SCA application and submit a supervisor evaluation form from their AC. Any current RHC or SCA must reapply for the position for the upcoming academic year. RHCs/SCAs who wish to return to their current area if they are not hired for a different position or area next year should discuss this option with their current supervisor and clearly explain their interest in their written application.
  • External candidates (anyone who has never worked for residential life at NU) must complete an RHC/SCA application and submit a candidate reference form. Anyone who has worked for residential life at another campus should also submit a supervisor evaluation form.

The forms needed to complete the RHC/SCA application are:

NOTE: for the supervisor evaluation form and/or the candidate reference form, applicants may wish to print and sign the front page and give that to the appropriate person(s). Then e-mail the entire form (Word document) to the supervisor(s) so that he/she/they can type into the form.

All forms are due January 5, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.

Returning CA application process and guidelines

  • Any current CAs wishing to return or transfer must complete a Returning CA application and submit a supervisor evaluation form from their AC. CAs reporting to a RHC must also submit a supervisor evaluation form from their current RHC.
  • Any RHC/SCA candidate who is not offered an RHC/SCA position but who wishes to return as a CA must complete a Returning CA application by the deadline.

The forms needed to complete the returning CA application are:

NOTE: for the supervisor evaluation form, applicants may wish to print and sign the front page and give that to the appropriate person(s). The e-mail the entire form (Word document) to the supervisor(s) so that he/she/they can type into the form.

All forms are due February 1, 2012 by 12 noon.