Anticipated Start Date: August 11, 2025

Estimated Pay: $2,000 stipend plus room waiver

Number of Jobs Available: 17

Schedule: Day: Varies

Location: University Courtyard Apartments

About the department / center:

Residence Life & Housing is committed to partnering with residents to create fun and engaging environments in the residence halls, a students home away from home. Our professional and student staff members create a welcoming and inclusive living environment, as we focus on community engagement and student care.  

Role Description:

The department of Residence Life & Housing is seeking, responsible, motivated undergraduate students to assist with residential success. Reporting directly to the Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC), Apartment Assistants (AA) serve under a general charge of supporting the administrative function of University Courtyard Apartments (UCA) and will primarily work to maintain a safe and secure environment for resident students, respond to student and facility needs after hours, develop a sense of community and belonging, and complete associated administrative responsibilities including distributing and organizing mail and packages, answering office phones, responding to questions, and other administrative duties as assigned. This is a live-in position, and AAs are required to reside in their assigned room. This position requires work during breaks and holidays.

Primary Responsibilities:

• • Participate in the duty rotation for UCA, both weekends and weekdays. Standard duty hours are from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. These hours include office coverage as well as being available in the building. AAs should also utilize this time to interact with community members throughout the building/area.   

  • On historically active weekend days that require additional staff availability, staff will be scheduled for daytime and/or 24 hour on call shifts.   

  • AAs are expected to staff the Clubhouse office performing a variety of functions included, but not limited to mail and package delivery, key/fob/resource distribution, and be a resource to students in need of assistance. This work will be a minimum of 8 hours per week within the working hours of the Clubhouse and may include weekend days.   

  • Inform students about Residence Hall Regulations and Code of Conduct policies. Confront students who violate policies. Follow up with students and the Residence Hall Coordinator as necessary.  

  • Read and be familiar with all matters in the Student Guide to University Policies.  

  • Inform and update the Residence Hall Coordinator and other professional staff as appropriate of any important floor/building occurrences and of students with possible emotional, physical and/or mental health concerns.    

  • Carry out responsibilities and maintain composure in emergency and other crisis situations.    

  • Respond to and manage crises, including emergencies, and provide support to residents, coordinating with professional staff and emergency services as needed.  

  • Serve as a mandatory reporter under Title IX guidelines and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.  

  • Enforce university and residential life policies, addressing violations in a fair and consistent manner, and documenting incidents as required.  

  • Work collaboratively with other AAs, Residence Life staff, and university departments to support community goals and initiatives.  

  • Engage in self-reflection and seek feedback to continuously improve job performance and leadership skills.  

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