Community Leader-Residence Student Worker

Job Title:

Community Leader--Residence Life Student Worker--Spring 2026

Location:

Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

The Community Leader (CL) is a Gordon State College undergraduate student who serves as a member of the Housing and Residence Life team and is directly supervised by a Resident Director (RD). This position requires the CL to assess and meet the needs of approximately 18‑30 residents (based on location) through daily interactions. The CL job responsibilities and department expectations are divided into four major areas with each having equal value to job performance.

As an employee of Gordon State College, the CL is expected to abide by and uphold the Gordon State College Student Code of Conduct, Guide to Highlander Living, Housing and Residence Life policies and procedures, and civil law.

• Attend and participate in training workshops, in‑service sessions and staff meetings to further develop competencies in meeting the needs and challenges of a residential environment.
• Participate in the duty rotation schedule as scheduled by Resident Directors. Duty is daily, including scheduled weekends. Assist with Open House Events, Orientation Events, Admissions/Housing Tours.
• Complete forms and reports accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Provide emergency support as trained or directed. Address and report issues of risk or safety appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Inspect rooms and common areas as scheduled during Health and Safety inspections and/or rounds to ensure they are being kept reasonably clean and safe and that no damage has occurred to College property.
• Inspect rooms and apartments for damages before and during resident move‑in/out of the room and complete appropriate forms. Community Leaders must participate in building opening and closing responsibilities until the final date of employment/semester.
• Check staff email daily for information and notices.
• Post Open Room Hours in highly visible places such as the hallway bulletin boards and assigned room doors to inform residents of availability and location.

• Plan, organize, inform and conduct programming/activities that help students improve interpersonal, academic, and social skills, develop a sense of community on a residence hall/floor, educate and inform students, involve students in their own learning, provide an outlet for the release of emotion and promote wellness.
• Know the Gordon State College Student Code of Conduct, Guide to Highlander Living, and Housing and Residence Life policies and procedures well enough to confront and report alleged violations as well as possible consequences resulting from violations of stated policies and procedures.
• Familiarize yourself with the residents and build relationships with residents.
• Assist in the security of the residence halls by addressing safety and security violations directly.
• Encourage and maintain an environment and atmosphere conducive to study. Enhance the academic program by assisting with a study environment.
• Advise and properly direct residents both individually and in groups concerning academic, social, and personal issues.

• Maintain a minimum cumulative and semester grade point average of 2.0 or higher (2.5 preferred) on all college work.
• Adhere to and abide by Residence Hall policies, the Gordon State College Student Code of Conduct, Guide to Highlander Living, CDC/USG pandemic guidelines and civil law.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward the College and the Housing and Residence Life Office. Take an active, constructive role in making changes for the…