Office of Student Life - Community Assistant (CA)

Job Title: Community Assistant (CA)

Department: Office of Student Life

Supervisor: Community Director

Starting Rate of Pay: $8.50

Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Department Description

High Point University is committed to creating a nurturing relationship with all residents. “The Office of Student Life strives to enhance both academic achievements as well as the personal growth and development of all university students. We want to facilitate the acquisition and development of life skills as well as servant leadership. Our responsibility is to help prepare students with the knowledge of how to live with their fullest potential in mind.”

Job Description

The Community Assistant (CA) works in a residence hall or area office setting under the supervision of a Community Director. The role of the CA is to provide excellent customer service and ensure safety and security for students living in the residence halls.

Job Location/ Hours Required

The candidate will perform most/all job duties in the Residential area you are assigned. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours.

Responsibilities:

• Provide coverage between the hours of 5pm-9pm on Sunday-Thursday in assigned residence halls.
• Answer the walkie, emails, and phone calls to respond to requests of Student Life staff and security.
• Be available to assist with all move-in and move-out time periods.
• Attend selected Residence Life and area specific staff meetings, and the spring and fall training. No exceptions will be granted unless approved by the Office of Residence Life.
• Record all notes of duty activities each night.

Required Qualifications:

Enrollment as a current HPU undergraduate student in good standing at the time of application and throughout the recruitment and employment term. Completion of at least one semester as a full-time student at HPU by the start of appointment.  Maintenance of full-time student status (12 credit hours) at the time of application and throughout the recruitment and employment term.  Maintenance of a minimum 2.0 semester and cumulative GPA at the time of application and throughout the recruitment and employment term.  Maintenance of good standing with HPU at the time of application and throughout the recruitment and employment period. Past violations of HPU Policy or the law may result in a candidate being removed from the selection process.  Commitment to serving in the position for one complete academic year.

Desired Skills:

• Must have a minimum 2.0 overall GPA
• Customer Service
• Strong Communication skills
• Problem Solvers
• Punctuality