Community Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

1. Position Summary and Job Magnitude

The Community is a leader, role model, mentor, resource and support to the Residence Life Staff and the Residence Council. The primary objective of the CA and the Residence Life Department is to foster a community environment that eases the student transition into college / university and supports the personal and academic success of their students. The CA will live in an assigned residence room and be responsible for facilitating social and educational programs and creating a safe, respectful environment through the enforcement of the Residence Community Living Standards. This position is designed to prepare the CA for a professional role in Residence Life.

2. Essential Functions and Basic Duties

General Responsibilities

CAs are expected to give the responsibilities of the position priority over all other activities except those which pertain to their academic success.

Will be required to participate in the on-call schedule with other property managers

As scheduled by the Residence Life Coordinator / Manager, CA will work between 40 - 44 hours per week.

Attending training sessions.

Assist with the development and delivery of training to other Residence Life Staff (RLS) and the Residence Council (RC).

Assist with the planning and facilitation of regular operational tasks of the residence, including student move-in and orientation.

Wear the CA uniform as directed.

Read, understand, and model the expectations of student behaviour detailed in the Community Advisor Conditional Offer of Employment, the Student Resident Agreement (SRA), the Residence Handbook, the Residence Community Living Standards (RCLS), and associated residence and college / university handbooks, policies and procedures.

Be visible, approachable, and accessible during scheduled shifts and associated duties.

Serve as a positive role model for others at all times; behaving in a manner that exemplifies the values of the residence and college / university community, maintaining high standards of personal conduct, and understanding that intimate personal relations with Residents are unwise.

Attend all scheduled meetings, including but not limited to :

A one-hour weekly staff meeting; and

Regular individual reporting meetings with the Residence Life Coordinator (or designate).

Attend all scheduled training sessions, including but not limited to :

Pre-service orientation and information sessions (1-2 days in April);

Residence Life Staff Property Training Program (1-2 weeks in August);

Residence Life Staff Training Conference (1 week in August); and

In-service training sessions (1-2 hours / month and 1 day in January).

Remain in the residence during scheduled shifts and / or while ‘on duty.’

After training, conduct level one violation meetings with residents and assign sanctions.

Complete all other duties as required by Residence Management.

Programming / Community Development

• Work with the Residence Life Coordinator (or designate) to assess community needs and to develop monthly programming which attempts to address the needs identified.
• Develop and maintain contact with RLS through :

Holding regular office hours;

Administration

Student Support / Safety in Residence

Weekly RC executive team meetings;

Networking / Relationship Building

Crisis and Emergency Response

Health & Safety

3. Performance Measurements

Performance will be primarily measured on the following factors :

Skills / Abilities :

Experience Required :