Community Assistant Position Description - Academic School Year 2011 - 2012
Compensation
- Full rent waiver for a single bedroom located in a 2-bedroom or 4-bedroom unit (depending on village and need)
- $500 stipend per semester
Job Responsibilities During the Academic School Year (August - May):
- Daytime and/or evening, administrative office hours throughout the week and weekends during the academic school year. 15 hours per week.
- After hours emergency response/duty hours. Approximately 1 evening per week from 11 p.m. until the office opens the following day
- Act as back-up to on-duty CA in the event of lock-outs, student conduct issues, and emergencies from 11pm-7am.
- Serve as liaison, programmer, and support to assigned buildings of approximately 72-100 residents.
- Serve as initial referral source for facilities concerns and related difficulties
- Assist with occupancy and vacancy procedures including move-in and move-out inspections and damage billing in conjunction with the facilities and custodial staff
- Attend weekly staff meetings and any required pre-serve or in-service training sessions.
- Host community meetings when necessary
- Plan and implement social activities and educational programs for assigned buildings or the entire village
- Distribute necessary safety information, apartment newsletters, advertisements, etc.
- Generate work orders
- Assist with Village Council programming and community building initiatives
- Mandatory participation with Campus Events including, but not limited to Preview Day, Discover UB, Funfest, September Welcome and open houses.
- Assist with University Apartment marketing, promotions- (e.g. give tours)
- Assist with assignment process for returning and new residents
- Report to the Complex Director and meet individually with this person as necessary
- Report to the Assistant Complex Director and meet individually with this person as needed for programmatic matters.
- Submit necessary reports and audits (i.e. weekly reports, safety inspections, move-in and move-out inspections)
- Respond to incidents and document community violations when necessary
- Educate residents on and enforce the community standards as stated in the University Rules and Regulations and the University Apartments Student Handbook.
- Provide general support to the Community Building operations
- Deliver mail, packages, and collate and deliver community mailings (flyers, newsletters, etc.). Also assist with mail forwarding and maintaining mailboxes during turnover periods
- Other necessary duties and/or emergency response as needed by the Complex Director
Job Requirements
- Attendance at UB for 2 years (transfers one year)
- One year on-campus living experience (at UB or another college/university)
- 2.5 or greater Q.P.A.
- Good judicial standing with the University
- Proven leadership experience
- U.B. Pride!
- Attend interest the required session
- Submit a resume, cover letter and three references
- Community Assistants must be available to return for all required dates including summer/fall, Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break and summer breaks
- Community Assistants must be available for work from the beginning of August through the end of May
- Employment over ten (10) hours elsewhere must be approved by the Complex Director
- Wear department issued attire as necessary.
A final job description and contract will be provided before the start date of this position
Community Assistant Position Description - Summer 2011
Compensation
- Full rent waiver for a single bedroom located in a 2-bedroom or 4-bedroom unit (depending on village and need)
Job Responsibilities During the Academic School Year (August - May):
- Daytime and evening, administrative office hours throughout the week and weekends during the academic school year. 20 hours per week
- After hours emergency response/duty hours. Approximately 1 evening per week from 8 p.m. until the office opens the following day
- Serve as liaison, programmer, and support to assigned buildings of approximately 72-100 residents.
- Serve as initial referral source for facilities concerns and related difficulties
- Assist with occupancy and vacancy procedures including move-in and move-out inspections and damage billing in conjunction with the facilities and custodial staff
- Attend weekly staff meetings and any required pre-serve or in-service training sessions.
- Host community meetings when necessary
- Plan and implement social activities for residents
- Distribute necessary safety information, apartment newsletters, advertisements, etc
- Generate work orders and assist with organizing turnover records for outgoing residents
- Report to the apartment's Manager and meet individually with this person as necessary
- Submit necessary reports and audits (i.e. weekly reports, safety inspections, move-in and move-out inspections)
- Respond to incidents and document community violations when necessary
- Educate residents on and enforce the community standards as stated in the University Rules and Regulations and the University Apartments Student Handbook.
- Provide general support to the Community Building operations
- Deliver mail, packages, and collate and deliver community mailings (flyers, newsletters, etc.). Also assist with mail forwarding and maintaining mailboxes during turnover periods
- Other necessary duties and/or emergency response as needed by the Complex Director
Job Requirements
- Attendance at UB for 2 years (transfers one year)
- One year on-campus living experience (at UB or another college/university)
- 2.5 or greater Q.P.A.
- Good judicial standing with the University
- Proven leadership experience
- U.B. Pride!
- Attend one of the interest sessions (see below) and submit a resume, cover letter and three references at the time of this session.
- Community Assistants must be available throughout the summer and during turnover periods (June and August)
- Community Assistants are able to hold employment elsewhere, as long as it does not interfere with summer job description requirements
A final job description and contract will be provided before the start date of this position
Last updated: February 14, 2012 3:32 am EST