Community Assistant Opportunities

The Community Assistant role is an essential position that provides opportunities to positively impact the student experience as an educator, community developer, role model, campus resource, and peer mentor. The relationship between the Community Assistant and residents will change with each person and each situation to help residents achieve academic and personal success through exploration and engagement. This position provides an opportunity to develop skills that are essential to career readiness, and absolutely enhance Community Assistants personal and academic success.

This role engages you in professional development that prepares you for successful transition into the workplace after graduation. Campus Living has identified the following competencies aligned with our Community Assistant positions:

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Oral/Written Communication
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Career Management
• Global/Intercultural Fluency

Community Assistant (CA)
Living Learning Community Assistant (LLCA)

Below are specific eligibility requirements. 

Community Assistant (CA)

• Possess a 2.5 minimum UB GPA
• Availability for mandatory Fall and Spring training
• Maintain full-time enrollment (12 credits for undergrad, 9 credits for grad)
• Be in positive Campus Living conduct standing

Living Learning Community Assistant (LLCA)

• Possess a 3.0 minimum UB GPA
• Availability for mandatory Fall and Spring training
• Maintain full-time enrollment (12 credits for undergrad, 9 credits for grad)
• Be in positive Campus Living conduct standing

First, attend a mandatory informational session to learn more about the positions offered. Informational session details are available on UBLinked.

Application: Go to Erezlife and login to navigate to the "Community Assistant" application, where you will be required to answer application questions.

You'll need the following materials to complete your application:

o   A typed, up-to date resume

§  It is recommended that you take time to develop your cover letter and resume. We suggest that you utilize campus resources such as the Career Design Center to ensure your documents showcase your best skills, experiences, and abilities.

Applications are due December 31, 2025.

o   References

You will be asked to provide contact information for a professional reference (professor, staff member, current or former supervisor, coach), and it is highly encouraged that you receive your second reference from a current RA, AA or CA. You will need to have the e-mail addresses of both references in order to complete the application. Forms will be sent by e-mail and completed online.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your references complete the form by the advertised deadline. It is a mandatory requirement to move on to the interview day.

You will receive more information regarding your interview day via email.

Interview days will occur in late January.

First, attend a mandatory informational session to learn more about the positions offered. Informational session details are available on UBLinked.

After attending an informational session, submit your application online. Applications will go live in late October. Applications will be due December 31, 2025.

Contact the selection chair at the following email: amysnyde@buffalo.edu

Unfortunately, if you do not meet the GPA requirement, we cannot pursue your candidacy for the position.

Yes. All applicants that have an interest in living on-campus should submit their housing deposits to secure housing for the upcoming academic year.  If you are successfully selected for the position, deposits will be refunded.

Yes. However, you must meet the position requirements.

Yes. As long as you meet the position requirements, you can reapply.

Yes. In order to apply to become an CA/LLCA, you must attend an informational session. Informational sessions can be found on the UB Campus Living UBLinked page. 

It is a one academic year appointment, and you can re-apply to return for a 2nd year to the CA/LLCA position

As remuneration, if placed in the residence halls, you will receive the waiver of the cost of a single room in the residence halls and the choice of a discounted meal plan.

As remuneration, if placed in the apartments, you will receive a full rent waiver for a single bedroom located in a 2-bedroom or 4-bedroom unit (depending on village and need), the option to pull in one additional roommate, and an $1,000 stipend per semester

We are looking for Community Assistants who strive to build community, want to help others, and are willing to grow and develop in the role. If you believe that you possess those qualities, then we encourage you to apply. If you are hired for a position, you will be given extensive training prior to the start of each semester.

Contact the selection chair at: amysnyde@buffalo.edu