Baldwin Hall Community Development Assistant Period Activity Pay Hire

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 1,300 - 1,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Double room waiver

Meal plan waiver

Semester stipend: $650–$700

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is seeking a Baldwin Hall Community Development Assistant. This part-time student job lives in the residence hall to promote hall staff success through creativity, design, and collaboration.

The CDA works with the Residence Hall Director to develop materials, host events, and engage residents. A stipend is provided per semester, and room/meal plan waivers are available, with up to 20 hours per week during academic terms.

Qualifications

• Ability to think creatively and produce materials that communicate effectively.
• Experience planning, developing, and implementing events.
• Experience completing administrative tasks.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hall staff in developing materials, strategies, and supporting social and hall programs.
• Attend hall activities and events as specified by the RHD.
• Create community development materials such as bulletin boards in common spaces.
• Facilitate conversations around housing standards and policies.
• Plan and facilitate front desk staff meetings and provide guidance.

Skills

Creativity

Event planning

Communication

Collaboration

Diversity awareness

Education

Current UWSP student

Full-time student 12 credits

Job description

Job Title

Baldwin Hall Community Development Assistant

Job Summary

Part‑time student employment at the University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point in the Department of Housing and Residence Life. A Community Development Assistant (CDA) lives in the residence hall they are employed in and promotes hall staff success through creativity, design, and collaboration.

Compensation

Room Benefits
All Halls except for Suites@201: double room waiver contingent upon 2025‑2026 budget approval.
Suites@201: Each person is assigned to a four‑person suite; each person has a single‑occupant bedroom within the suite. A waiver is granted for that bedroom.
Full waiver of each semester’s fees for a meal plan as specified by the Department of Housing and Residence Life.

Stipend
$650 per semester for the first and second semester of service as a CDA.
$700 per semester after the second semester of service as a CDA.

Hours

Maximum of 20 hours per week during academic semesters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hall staff in developing materials, strategies, and supporting social and hall programs, as specified by the Residence Hall Director (RHD).
• Attend hall activities and events as specified by the RHD.
• Create community development materials such as bulletin boards in common spaces of the residence hall.
• Facilitate educational conversations with residents around Department of Housing and Residence Life community standards and policies.
• Model a wellness lifestyle and teach students about the community development model through creative efforts such as bulletin boards and programs.
• Encourage student ideas and student involvement throughout the residence hall.
• Maintain open and frequent communication with the RHD about programming plans and resident concerns.
• Complete necessary administrative tasks for hall staff programs (purchasing logistics, marketing, etc.).
• Complete five office hours a week for administrative desk responsibilities.
• Attend all weekly meetings scheduled by the RHD.
• Conduct monthly health and safety checks of residence hall rooms and report any issues to the RHD.
• Train, co‑supervise with the RHD, and schedule desk staff including Resident Assistants.
• Plan and facilitate front desk staff meetings to share information, monitor processes, and provide feedback on improvements.
• Provide co‑advising support for hall Program Board teams in organizing and implementing events for students.
• Meet regularly with Program Board members to provide ongoing training, discuss upcoming events, provide direction and guidance, and evaluate activities.
• Participate openly and honestly in communication with the RHD, other RAs, and other designated staff.
• Support decisions of the Department of Housing and Residence Life, the RHD and other staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding job‑related information and relationships with staff.
• Convey accurate information related to decisions, policies, and actions of other staff.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as Campus Security Authority, completing required training and reporting all crimes to the university.
• Report witnessed or otherwise reported incidents of sexual assault to the Office of the Dean of Students.
• Uphold FERPA and protect confidential information of students and their support systems.
• Serve as a Responsible Employee, reporting thorough and complete information about sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and other gender‑based discrimination.

Conditions of Employment

• Must have lived in a residence hall or other communal living experience for at least two semesters by the start of employment.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5; a semester GPA of 1.5 or lower may result in contract rescission.
• Must be a full‑time student enrolled in a minimum of twelve credits each semester; may not exceed sixteen credits without RHD approval.
• Must get RHD approval before committing to any major extracurricular activity.
• Must be in good conduct standing with the university at the time the contract begins and have no subsequent conduct incidents.
• Employment requires a criminal background check.
• Must live in the assigned residence hall whenever the university is in session; assignment may change each year.
• After two years in a community, CDAs must move to a new community style as required by the Department.
• Must return to the residence hall prior to the spring semester to participate in staff training and orientation; must be on campus during the weekend the hall opens.

Required Qualifications

• Pass a Criminal Background Check, Misconduct Reference Check, and Position of Trust with vulnerable populations check.
• Work the full contracted dates for the entire 2026‑2027 academic year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the start of employment.
• Experience living in a residence hall for more than two semesters (or other communal living).
• Experience in the Department of Housing and Residence Life as a student leader within residence halls (Program Board, Desk Receptionist, Resident Assistant, Residence Hall Association, etc.) for two semesters.
• Enrolled as a full‑time student at UW‑Stevens Point (12 credit minimum).
• Ability to think creatively and produce materials that communicate effectively.
• Experience planning, developing, and implementing events.
• Experience completing administrative tasks.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience (coaching, executive board positions, tutor, general member of a group).
• Experience educating individuals (health, wellness, academics, life skills).
• Experience planning, developing, and/or implementing events.
• Experience completing administrative tasks.
• Comfort working with diverse groups.

Education

Must be a current UWSP student.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.