Residence -Student Assistant

Student Assistant

Student Assistants [SAs] are a vital part of the Department of Residence Life. SAs may work during and outside of normal business hours. This position will assist the Residence Life professional staff at the different office locations (Clearview Hall, Courtyard, and River Park), along with serving as a liaison to students, parents, and guests. SAs will report directly to the Residence Life Coordinator [RLC] and the Graduate Assistant of their assigned community.

The following are the responsibilities of the SA position. Exact responsibilities of the SA position are dependent on the time of the assigned shift that the SA may be scheduled:
Operations include, but are not limited to answering telephones with proper etiquette, filing paperwork, stocking supplies, and operating copier machines. Maintaining the cleanliness of the front desk and storage areas as needed. Assisting students during check-ins, check-outs, and room change processes. Assisting students with lockouts and maintenance concerns. Explaining and enforcing Residence Life policies and procedures. Assist in marketing housing by providing detailed tours (first-year housing areas only).

Work assigned shifts during academic breaks such as Winter break, Spring break, etc., as well as during university holidays
¿ staff will not be dismissed for Winter Break until necessary desk coverage has been scheduled. Attend all scheduled training programs prior to and throughout each academic semester. Complete administrative responsibilities including duty logs, incident reports, etc. Attend bi-weekly staff meetings (1 hour plus bi-weekly time commitment). Meeting days and times will be decided by your RLC at the beginning of each semester and will be based on academic schedules.

Perform duty rounds as communicated by the RLC and written in training manual. Additional duty assignments may be required by the RLC to include, but not limited to hanging flyers, responding to emergencies, assisting with mediations, etc. Be knowledgeable of general campus resources available for students. Maintain frequent communication with Residence Life staff and respect confidentiality regarding such discussions.

Must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours as a student at Columbus State University while employed. Must have and maintain both a cumulative and semester GPA of at least 2.5, as well as good financial and judicial standing within the University. The selected candidate should also possess excellent customer service skills as well as written and oral communication skills.

SAs must be able to return to campus before classes start and stay after finals (dates can vary and will be communicated). SAs are expected to abide by all federal, state, and local laws; as well as the policies and regulations of CSU and Residence Life, including, but not limited to those outlined in the Residence Life Community Guide and CSU Student Handbook.

Students currently living in campus housing are preferred.

This position pays $8.00 per hour with progressive annual increases based on years of service and may work between 15 to 24 hours per week based on the needs of the community.

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Please contact John Wright at  or via email at . If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at  or e-mail to hr.