Community Assistant, Graduate & Family Housing

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida invites applications for the Community Assistant position in Graduate & Family Housing. You will support residents, facilitate activities, and serve as a first contact for families on campus. Candidates must be enrolled full-time, live on campus in the Village, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and commit to about 20 hours per week.

The 12-month appointment includes a $11,100 stipend. This role emphasizes community building, safety, and access to university services, with on-call

Qualifications

• Live on-campus requirement.
• Enrolled as a full-time student in good standing.
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA the semester prior to employment.
• Be available for 20-hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing and maintain a sense of shared community in the designated residential area by facilitating intentional interactions, social activities, and other opportunities for residents and their families to interact with each other
• Assisting residents in the assigned residential area acting as a referral agent to available resources, services, and facilities on campus
• Planning and implement social, educational and recreational programs collaborating with university partners as needed
• Serving as the first point of contact for current or prospective residents, families, and community members providing information on campus resources and resolving questions or concerns
• Assisting in conflict resolution among residents by educating residents about housing policies and the conduct process
• Fostering a culture of continuous care by serving in an on-call role and supporting our students through effective emergency management procedures
• Serve as a model of responsible behavior to assist residents throughout their UF student experience
• Creating a residential environment that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages residents to utilize departmental and campus resources

Skills

Live on-campus

Full-time student

GPA 2.5

20 hours per week

Job description

Community Assistant, Graduate & Family Housing

Job no: 541898

Work type: Student Ast

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Student Services

Department: 07000000 - DIVISION-HOUSING

Classification Title:

STU AST CLERICAL & ADMIN

Be enrolled as a full-time student in good standing as defined by the University at the time of employment which includes a successful conduct/honor code review. Maintain a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA the semester prior to employment and be available for 20-hours per week.

This position is open to all students and requires them to live on-campus as a resident in the Village they serve.

Job Description:

The Community Assistant within Housing and Residence Life team is responsible for:

• Enhancing and maintain a sense of shared community in the designated residential area by facilitating intentional interactions, social activities, and other opportunities for residents and their families to interact with each other
• Assisting residents in the assigned residential area acting as a referral agent to available resources, services, and facilities on campus
• Planning and implement social, educational and recreational programs collaborating with university partners as needed
• Serving as the first point of contact for current or prospective residents, families, and community members providing information on campus resources and resolving questions or concerns
• Assisting in conflict resolution among residents by educating residents about housing policies and the conduct process
• Fostering a culture of continuous care by serving in an on-call role and supporting our students through effective emergency management procedures
• Serve as a model of responsible behavior to assist residents throughout their UF student experience
• Creating a residential environment that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages residents to utilize departmental and campus resources

$11,100.00 stipend for a 12-month appointment

Required Qualifications:

• This position is required to live on-campus as a resident in the Village they serve
• Enrolled as a full-time student in good standing as defined by the University at the time of employment which includes a successful conduct/honor code review
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA the semester prior to employment
• Be available for 20-hours per week

Preferred:

• Individuals committed to facilitating interaction among students, faculty, and staff representative of UF's vibrant community
• Successful candidates will have a minimum one semester experience at the University of Florida in Gainesville
• Demonstrated experience with customer service
• Ability to critically analyze situations and actively problem solve
• Ability to work well within a team and with individuals to build positive relationships
• Demonstrated dependability,attention to detail, timeliness, and professionalism
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written communication)

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 03 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.