Hansen 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

Room benefits waiver

Meal-plan fees waiver

Stipend per semester

Job summary

The Hansen Hall Community Development Assistant (CDA) is a part‑time student employment opportunity at the University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point within the Department of Housing and Residence Life. The CDA lives in the assigned residence hall and promotes hall staff success through creativity, design, and collaboration.

The CDA attends required training, designs materials for hall staff, facilitates educational conversations, collaborates with hall staff, and completes administrative tasks while

Qualifications

• Passes a criminal background check.
• Full-time student at UW-Stevens Point with at least twelve credits per semester.
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at start of employment (1.5 or lower may lead to rescission).
• Must have lived in a residence hall or similar communal setting for at least two semesters prior to employment.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be in good conduct standing.
• Must live in the assigned residence hall while the university is in session; assignment can change yearly.
• Must attend required training and meet RHD approval for schedule and activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hall staff to develop materials, strategies, and support social and hall programs.
• Attend hall events and activities as directed by the Residence Hall Director (RHD).
• Create community‑development materials such as bulletin boards in common spaces.
• Facilitate educational conversations with residents about housing policies and community standards.
• Model wellness lifestyle and teach students through creative efforts.
• Encourage student ideas and involvement throughout the hall.
• Maintain frequent communication with the RHD regarding programming plans and resident concerns.
• Complete administrative tasks for hall staff programs (SPIN logistics, marketing, etc.).
• Provide five office hours per 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 issues to RHD.
• Train, co‑supervise, and schedule front‑desk staff including Resident Assistants.
• Plan and facilitate front‑desk staff meetings to share information, monitor processes, and provide feedback.
• Provide co‑advising support for hall Program Board teams and organize events.
• Meet regularly with Program Board members for training, discussion of upcoming events, and evaluation of activities.
• Participate in and support meetings, trainings, and other activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and convey accurate information regarding decisions and policies.
• Serve as Campus Security Authority per the Cleary Act, reporting crimes and incidents per policy.
• Report incidents of sexual assault to the Office of the Dean of Students and other required reporting slots.
• Uphold FERPA and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Serve as Responsible Employee under TitleIX policies, reporting gender‑based discrimination incidents.

Job description

Job Title: Hansen Hall Community Development Assistant

The Hansen Hall Community Development Assistant (CDA) is a part‑time student employment opportunity at the University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point within the Department of Housing and Residence Life. The CDA lives in the assigned residence hall and promotes hall staff success through creativity, design, and collaboration. The role requires attending training, designing materials for hall staff, facilitating educational conversations, collaborating with hall staff, and completing administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Room benefits: all halls except Suites@201 waive double room fee contingent on budget approval; Suites@201 receive single‑occupancy room waiver.
• Full waiver of meal‑plan fees each semester as specified by the Department of Housing and Residence Life.
• Stipend: $650 per semester for first two semesters of service; $700 per semester thereafter.
• Maximum 20 hours per week during academic semesters.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hall staff to develop materials, strategies, and support social and hall programs.
• Attend hall events and activities as directed by the Residence Hall Director (RHD).
• Create community‑development materials such as bulletin boards in common spaces.
• Facilitate educational conversations with residents about housing policies and community standards.
• Model wellness lifestyle and teach students through creative efforts.
• Encourage student ideas and involvement throughout the hall.
• Maintain frequent communication with the RHD regarding programming plans and resident concerns.
• Complete administrative tasks for hall staff programs (SPIN logistics, marketing, etc.).
• Provide five office hours per 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 issues to RHD.
• Train, co‑supervise, and schedule front‑desk staff including Resident Assistants.
• Plan and facilitate front‑desk staff meetings to share information, monitor processes, and provide feedback.
• Provide co‑advising support for hall Program Board teams and organize events.
• Meet regularly with Program Board members for training, discussion of upcoming events, and evaluation of activities.
• Participate in and support meetings, trainings, and other activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and convey accurate information regarding decisions and policies.
• Serve as Campus Security Authority per the Cleary Act, reporting crimes and incidents per policy.
• Report incidents of sexual assault to the Office of the Dean of Students and other required reporting slots.
• Uphold FERPA and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Serve as Responsible Employee under TitleIX policies, reporting gender‑based discrimination incidents.

Required Qualifications

• Passes a criminal background check, misconduct reference check, and position of trust with vulnerable populations check.
• Full‑time student at UW‑StevensPoint with at least twelve credits per semester.
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at start of employment (1.5 or lower may lead to rescission).
• Must have lived in a residence hall or similar communal setting for at least two semesters prior to employment.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be in good conduct standing.
• Must live in the assigned residence hall while the university is in session; assignment can change yearly.
• Must attend required training and meet RHD approval for schedule and activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience (coaching, executive board positions, tutoring, etc.).
• Experience educating individuals on health, wellness, academics, or life skills.
• Experience planning, developing, or implementing events.
• Experience completing administrative tasks.
• Experience working with diverse groups.

Employment Conditions

Positions are for a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic semesters. The CDA must comply with all University policies, including the Cleary Act, FERPA, TitleIX, and the University’s Code of Conduct. The CDA must be available for the full contracted period of the 2026‑2027 academic year and submit to a criminal background check. After two years, the CDA must move to a new community style per department policy.

Contact

Hiring Committee Chair: Lhea Owens.
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EEO Statement

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. The University will not reveal the identity of applicants who request confidentiality, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released.