AY Residence Life Break Community Assistant (WS-ST1)

St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Break Community Assistants (BCAs) fulfill on-duty responsibilities associated with current student staff positions (JC/RA/SHC) and assist residents living in residence halls during break periods by providing modified hall receptionist services. The position is a student employee role in Residence Life at St. Olaf College. Its length is equivalent to the respective break covered, and compensation is $12.00–$13.00 per hour, paid at a 4:1 ratio (four hours on call equals one paid hour). Employees may work in this position regardless of their work award amount.

BCAs carry a duty phone from 11 a.m. until 7 a.m. the following day, unless otherwise specified. They need not remain in a residence hall while on duty, but must be able to respond within 15 minutes of receiving a call. Each shift includes two rounds of assigned buildings, one during the day and one at night, unless otherwise specified. BCAs uphold the student code of conduct and respond to inappropriate behavior according to the training and standards for JC/RA/SHC positions.

BCAs also provide front desk services on call. Residents may check out desk items during specified daytime periods. The stated tentative availability periods for checking out items are 3–5 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. Other than adjusted times and additional responsibilities described in the posting, on-duty expectations remain unchanged from the regular academic-year responsibilities of JCs, RAs, and SHCs.

Requirements

• Attend mandatory Traka Box training provided by AC Staff.
• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Be able to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team.
• Have high motivation and willingness to learn.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Have excellent time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant residence life experience, including J-term substitute experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry the duty phone from 11 a.m. until 7 a.m. the following day, unless otherwise specified.
• Remain able to respond to calls within 15 minutes while on duty; remaining in a residence hall is not required.
• Complete two rounds of assigned buildings each shift: one daytime round and one nighttime round, unless otherwise specified.
• Uphold the student code of conduct and respond to inappropriate behavior in the hall according to JC/RA/SHC training and standards.
• Provide front desk services in an on-call capacity.
• Make desk items available for residents to check out during specified periods.
• Assist residents with lock-outs, check-ins, and other concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed