Temporary Housing Assistant

Temporary Housing Assistant

Join our Team at South Georgia State College! South Georgia State College is a residential state college of the University System of Georgia. SGSC focuses on the core of strong teaching and personalized academic advising. It has a long and distinguished tradition of serving the people of Georgia. Students pursue associate degrees in 20 programs of study, eight bachelor’s degree programs which are transferrable to other institutions or prepare them for careers in a variety of fields and South Georgia State College institution has given residents in South Georgia a chance to further their education since the early 1900s.

Douglas Campus is located at 100 West College Park Drive| Douglas| GA | 31533

Hours will be flexible and scheduled according to the housing operations and programming needs. Because residential operations and student programming extend beyond normal business hours, the schedule will include some evening and weekend hours.

The Temporary Housing Assistant supports the daily operations of Residence Life and Housing while assisting with student success initiatives within the residence halls. This position works closely with housing staff to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-managed residential environment. The Temporary Housing Assistant also supports student engagement, programming, and outreach efforts that promote academic success, student persistence, and retention.

Day to Day Housing Operations
- Assisting with routine day-to-day housing operations and student needs. Providing a staff presence in the residence halls, including during evenings and weekend hours. Provide excellent customer service to residents, families, and campus partners. Conduct routine rounds of residence halls and monitor common areas to help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for residents. Responding to lockouts, routine student questions, general concerns, and requests for assistance.

Assisting with housing processes such as room changes and visitation check-ins and outs as needed. Supporting positive communication with residents regarding housing procedures, expectations, activities, and deadlines. Observe and report facility concerns, safety hazards, policy violations, and student concerns to appropriate housing staff. Assist with enforcing residence hall policies and promoting community standards. Student Engagement
- Planning, coordinating, and assisting with residence hall programming focused on student success, academic engagement, and persistence. Encouraging student participation in academic support services, student success programs, and other college resources that contribute to persistence and retention. Collaborating with Student Success on programs and activities designed to promote residential student engagement, belonging, and academic progress. Perform Other Duties
- Performing other housing and Student Success related duties as assigned based on departmental and grant-supported program needs.

Educational Requirements High School Diploma Required Experience 1-2 years relevant working experiences with young adults or in a residential setting.

This is a non-benefit position and partially grant funded. Proposed Salary $38,000 annually.

ABILITIES Ability to work flexible shifts, evening and weekend availability based on department needs. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. SKILLS Strong customer services orientation. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

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