Community Assistant, Graduate & Family Housing Position Available In Alachua, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Community Assistant position within Graduate & Family Housing at the University of Florida offers a stipend of $11,100 for a 12-month appointment. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA, live on-campus, and work up to 20 hours per week. Responsibilities include fostering a sense of community, planning programs, and serving as a resource for residents.
Job Description
Community Assistant, Graduate & Family Housing JOB NO:
535469
WORK TYPE:
Student Ast
LOCATION
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES
Student Services
DEPARTMENT
07590000 – HO-VILLAGE
HOUSING PRO-RATED CLASSIFICATION TITLE STU AST – CLERICAL & ADMIN JOB DESCRIPTION
The Community Assistant within the Housing and Residence Life team is responsible for: Enhancing and maintaining a sense of shared community in the designated residential area by facilitating intentional interactions, social activities, and other opportunities for residents and their families to interact with each other Assisting residents in the assigned residential area acting as a referral agent to available resources, services, and facilities on campus Planning and implementing social, educational and recreational programs collaborating with university partners as needed Serving as the first point of contact for current or prospective residents, families, and community members providing information on campus resources and resolving questions or concerns Assisting in conflict resolution among residents by educating residents about housing policies and the conduct process Fostering a culture of continuous care by serving in an on-call role and supporting our students through effective emergency management procedures Serving as a model of responsible behavior to assist residents throughout their UF student experience Creating a residential environment that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages residents to utilize departmental and campus resources
EXPECTED SALARY
A stipend in the amount of $11,100 for a 12-month appointment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
This position is open to all students and requires them to live on-campus as a resident in the Village they serve.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Individuals committed to facilitating interaction among students, faculty, and staff representative of UF’s vibrant community Successful candidates will have a minimum one semester experience at the University of Florida in Gainesville Demonstrated experience with customer service Ability to critically analyze situations and actively problem solve Ability to work well within a team and with individuals to build positive relationships Demonstrated dependability, attention to detail, timeliness, and professionalism Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written communication)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Must submit a resume and cover letter with application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus
Completion of the application provides permission to access GPA and conduct record for conditions of employment needs
Application must be submitted by 11:55p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED
No
ADVERTISED
11 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
