Community Assistant - Academic Year 2027-2028

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Assistant (CA) is a part-time, non-benefited student staff position for UND students. CAs live in an undergraduate or graduate residence hall, apartment-style housing, or apartment community and provide support and assistance to residents and the Resident Director (RD). They advise hall government or community council, plan and implement social and educational programs, and serve as advocates, leaders, role models, resources, and referral contacts for students and staff. CAs also participate in an on-call coverage rotation and assist with administrative operations in their communities. The position is part of Housing & Residence Life, a subdivision of Student Affairs, and reports to a Resident Director. The role is based on a 20-hour work week, although hours fluctuate according to job needs. Work typically includes scheduled individual and staff meetings, community council advising, departmental meetings, office hours and administrative responsibilities, and community-building activities. During on-call rotations, CAs must be able to respond to a call within 15 minutes. The duty phone coverage periods are Sunday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and Friday through Sunday, 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. While on call, CAs are not restricted to campus.

Requirements

Successfully complete a Criminal History Background Check.
Maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.50 or above.
Have served as a Resident Assistant or Resident Manager for at least two consecutive non-summer semesters before employment.
Be in good conduct standing at the start of employment and abide by applicable federal, state, and local laws and University, Student Affairs, and Housing & Residence Life rules and regulations.
May not hold outside employment, an internship, CFI, or student-teaching position during the term of employment.
Meet residence hall, apartment-style housing, or apartment lease eligibility requirements and reside in the assigned on-campus housing assignment throughout employment.
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating and implementing hall, area, and campus-wide programming initiatives.
Advise Hall Government or Community Council through student leadership development, meeting attendance, budget tracking, and event planning.
Track Resident Assistant programming requirements and budgets.
Coordinate and oversee the Resident Assistant on-duty and desk schedule.
Conduct monthly key audits.
Assist with building occupancy and facility management.
Complete monthly or semesterly community-wide administrative safety inspections and furniture inventories.
Serve office hours and be available to residents daily.
Communicate with residents through one-on-one conversations, building-wide messaging, and/or hall social media.
Assist with facilitating training and staff development programs.
Serve on departmental collateral committees.
Attend one-on-one meetings, weekly staff meetings, and monthly all-staff meetings.
Participate in a campus-wide duty rotation and respond to calls within 15 minutes while on call.
Assist with Housing & Residence Life and Admissions events promoting on-campus living.
Participate in ongoing evaluation of the Community Assistant program, residence life procedures, and personal job performance.
Plan and host residential curriculum programs, host floor or hall meetings, participate in living-learning community initiatives, track residential curriculum requirements, and assist with student outreach events.
Complete administrative tasks such as occupancy management, health and safety inspections, furniture and fire-safety equipment inventories, incident reports, and fire-drill reports or evaluations.