rita atkinson residences community assistant position job application

RITA ATKINSON RESIDENCES
COMMUNITY ASSISTANT POSITION
JOB APPLICATION
The Community Assistants (C.A.s) are two residents of the Rita Atkinson Residences who are available to assist
residents with move-ins, package pick-ups, lockouts, and general housing concerns. They also work to develop a
sense of community, assist in the hosting of social events, and facilitate open communication among apartment mates.
There is one C.A. position available beginning on December 10, 2012. To apply, please complete the application and
return it with your resume by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 to the Rita Atkinson Residences Office,
Reception area, 2 nd floor, fax to (858) 534-6103, or email to khknoll@ucsd.edu. Interviews will be held during business
hours Thursday, December 6 th and Friday, December 7 th . A copy of the job description is attached.
Please contact Katie Knoll at 858.534.6013, if you have any questions.
Name:___________________________________ Telephone number:___________________________
PID number:______________________ Dept.:_________________ Year of graduation:____________
E-mail address:________________________ Current apartment number: ____________________
Please respond to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper:
1. Why are you applying for the Rita Atkinson Residences Community Assistant position?
2. What kind of leadership experience do you have?
3. Explain what your expectations of the Community Assistant position are.
4. Attach a copy of your resume.

RITA ATKINSON RESIDENCES
COMMUNITY ASSISTANT (“C.A.”)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Student-Related Responsibilities
1. To be a resource person in the apartment complex.
a) To assist the residents in getting accurate responses to their inquiries and concerns; this may involve
helping them with University procedures.
b) To disseminate information about campus events and regulations to apartment residents through
personal interaction, posting flyers, newsletters, and maintaining bulletin boards.
2. To advise and counsel students within the limits of training and capability, on personal, academic, and social
matters.
3. To help host activities which students want and need, and to contribute to the success of these activities by
appropriate interest and guidance.
4. To protect the rights and welfare of each student.
a) To act responsibly and consistently on the residents' behalf.
b) To maintain a climate and environment conducive to study, and to encourage students themselves to
assume the responsibility for maintaining such an environment.
c) To communicate accurately and immediately to the Rita Atkinson Residences Resident Relations
Coordinator detailed information about any situation or occurrence which is potentially or actually
detrimental to the rights and/or welfare of resident students.
5. To interpret, explain, and when necessary, to enforce University regulations within the Rita Atkinson
Residences.
Staff Responsibilities
1. To assist with the determination of causes and assessment of costs of damages to University property, and to
cooperate with custodial and maintenance staff on issues regarding cleaning, maintenance, and damages.
2. To assist campus security officials in matters related to the safety, welfare, and rights of students and
protection of University property.
3. To work in a staff relationship with the Office.
a) To maintain sufficient contact with and attend all meetings called by the immediate staff supervisor.
b) To aid in the development and maintenance of high morale and commitment among staff members.
c) To provide back-up for staff in their absence.
4. To attend all pre-service training programs and all in-service training programs.
Administrative Responsibilities
1. To keep essential information (such as telephone numbers for emergency purposes, and records of special
medical problems) about each resident for whom the Community Assistant is directly responsible, and to
furnish this information to the Office as requested. (Information on class schedules, activities, interests, etc.,
may also be helpful.)
2. To insure immediate and accurate reporting in response to all requests from the immediate staff supervisor
and the Office.
3. To release packages to the residents in the event the resident cannot make it to the office during normal
business hours.
4. To carry a University cellular telephone weekdays from 4:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and weekends/most holidays
from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and respond to all calls.
5. To accept responsibility for facility coverage on several designated week nights, and weekends, throughout
the term of employment. During the term of duty, the C.A. is required to be available in the Office (at specified
times) or in his/her room, and/or to make building tours during that time. C.A.s leaving for the
weekend/vacation must check with their supervisor to insure adequate staff coverage.
6. Assist locked out residents as determined by Office procedures. Maintain adequate security for all keys
assigned to them, or entrusted to them.
7. To be available, in general, to students at times other than just specified duty hours.
8. To respond appropriately to crisis situations (such as fire, medical emergency, serious maintenance problems,
personal crises), but in no instance in such a manner that would endanger her/himself. Appropriate reactions
in such situations, including informing apartment residents of danger and contacting proper authority (campus
police, for example), are required of C.A.s at all times. The immediate supervisor must be notified of all
situations and action taken as soon as possible.
9. To maintain a daily log of activities.

Formal Qualifications
To be a Community Assistant, you must:
1. Be a current resident of Rita Atkinson Residences and meet the eligibility requirements of the complex.
2. Be a student enrolled full time in a degree granting program. You are not eligible for employment if you are on
a leave of absence.
3. Have excellent administrative skills.
4. Have knowledge of campus and community resources.
5. Demonstrate leadership ability, interpersonal skills and an appreciation of student life at UCSD.
6. Use tact when dealing with the public.
7. Use impartiality, sensitivity, and open-mindedness.
Conditions of Employment
1. Employment is through August 31, 2013
2. Any C.A. wishing to obtain another job or be involved in other extra-curricular activities must make
arrangements to not conflict with C.A. responsibilities.
3. The C.A. can expect to spend an estimated 12 productive and involved hours per week, although this time can
vary depending on the time of the year and the circumstances.
Remuneration
1. Credit for one room in Rita Atkinson Residences.
2. Food allowance.
I certify that the above information is correct, complete, and describes my job as I understand it.
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