Community Assistant

UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG•Lynchburg, VA

2d•$4,680 - $4,680•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Residential Experience and University of Lynchburg is seeking a Community Assistant to serve as emergency and essential personnel, maintain a welcoming attitude, and positively represent the university both on and off campus. This role involves participating in ongoing training, professional development, and an on-duty rotation to address policy violations and safety concerns. Community Assistants will attend weekly staff meetings, implement initiatives from the Residential Curriculum, facilitate community meetings, and conduct Guided Conversations with residents, completing necessary paperwork. They will also make appropriate referrals to campus partners, inform staff of updates, and assist in the recruitment and interview process for Residential Experience staff. Additional duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

Must maintain a 2.3 cumulative GPA
May not be on academic probation
May not be on disciplinary probation
Must abide by all policies outlined in The Hornet
Must use discretion and be responsible about participation in social gatherings or situations where alcohol is present or consumed
Must serve as positive role models
Must use good judgment with regards to engaging in social activities which may impair the staff member’s ability to do their job effectively
Off campus positions must be discussed with supervisors before accepting and cannot exceed 10 hours a week (Exceptions include: Employment during university breaks or with express permission from the Office of Residential Experience)
Extracurricular activities must be carefully weighed with the respective Residential Experience position responsibilities and time commitment to ensure adequate attention to the job
For staff members under the age of 21, there should be no mention of alcohol or alcohol-related activities on social media
In no way should messages be conveyed that hinder the staff member’s ability to do their job effectively. This includes: written material, images, video, and audio.
There should be no negative references with regards to the Residential Experience position or responsibilities.
There should be no negative references, direct or indirect, about/to students or staff members.
There should be no offensive materials posted or shared that would reflect poorly on the individual or department.
Staff members may be required to remain on campus beyond the traditional dates of the staff contract.
Staff members may be required to serve in on-call roles during non-traditional duty times.
Staff members may be expected to implement programs or other responsibilities, as directed.
Staff members may be expected to attend and/or hold additional staff and resident meetings.

Nice To Haves

If a staff member takes a leave from the university (personal or medical), their position on staff is not guaranteed upon their return. Residential Experience professional staff will examine each situation individually.

Responsibilities

Maintain a welcoming attitude and positively represent the Office of Residential Experience and University of Lynchburg, both on and off campus
Serve as emergency and essential personnel, as directed by the Office of Residential Experience and members of the University of Lynchburg administration
Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Participate in an on-duty rotation, which includes consistently confronting policy violations and safety concerns
Participate in one-on-one meetings with their supervisor to report on progress, goals, and updates
Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings as well as all other mandatory staff and committee meetings
Implement initiatives as outlined in the Office of Residential Experience’s Residential Curriculum
Facilitate community meetings as appropriate or required by the Office of Residential Experience
Communicate upcoming news, events, and important information with residents
Conduct Guided Conversations with residents and appropriate follow-up paperwork, as necessary
Complete and follow-up on Residential Experience paperwork, which includes but may not be limited to: programming paperwork, incident reports, health and safety forms, and work orders
Make appropriate referrals to campus partners and inform Residential Experience staff of updates/actions
Assist in the Residential Experience staff recruitment and interview process
Complete other duties as assigned