Community Assistant, Graduate & Family Housing

UF ECE Ambassadors; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

UF ECE Ambassadors in Gainesville seeks a Community Assistant to support Housing and Residence Life. You will help maintain a welcoming residential community, connect residents with campus resources, and plan programs in collaboration with university partners.

The role requires full-time student enrollment, a 2.5 GPA minimum, and a 20-hour per week commitment, with on-campus residency in the Village they serve. A 12-month appointment carries an $11,100 stipend.

Qualifications

• Be 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.
• Live on-campus as a resident in the Village they serve.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing and maintaining a sense of shared community in the designated residential area by facilitating interactions, social activities, and opportunities for residents and their families to connect.
• Assisting residents in the assigned residential area by acting as a referral agent to resources, services, and campus facilities.
• Planning and implementing social, educational and recreational programs with university partners as needed.
• Serving as the first point of contact for residents, families, and community members with information on campus resources and resolving questions.
• Assisting in conflict resolution by educating residents about housing policies and conduct processes.
• On-call role to support students through emergency management procedures.
• Modeling responsible behavior to assist residents throughout their UF student experience.
• Creating a residential environment that fosters belonging and encourages use of departmental and campus resources.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Dependability

Problem solving

Job description

• 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.

Classification Title

STU AST CLERICAL & ADMIN

Classification Minimum Requirements

• 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

Expected Salary

$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