Residence Life Pro Staff On-Call

Description

This is an additional role beyond the regular full-time exempt employment one has with Simpson College. This 12-month part-time position provides professional on-call (phone) and response (in-person on campus) for the Department of Residence Life and Simpson College. This position is the first call for student staff in the event of an emergency or consultation need. The On-call duty is rotated between professional staff, generally for a week at a time.

• Participate in a rotating on-call duty schedule throughout the year with other professional staff in Residence Life. While on-call, responding to any needs that arise in the residential facilities through consultation or in-person response. (65%)
• Participate in training, team meetings, opening and closing tasks with Residence Life staff. (20%)
• Maintain accurate documentation and file incident reports as necessary. (10%)
• Maintain communication with physical plant/custodial staff and EMS staff. (5%)

• Interpersonal skills requiring above ordinary courtesy and tact are necessary to communicate effectively with diverse individuals in routine, high stress, and emergency situations and to help defuse emotionally charged situations.
• Communication skills: ability to read, write, type, and run computer software (Office suite/Teams) in order to prepare reports and communicate (verbally and in writing) with students and staff.
• Ability to reason, think clearly, and use problem solving skills to respond to widely varied situations.
• Ability to take charge of a situation/scene when needed and delegate tasks to others.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR (training can be provided by Simpson College).
• Mobility to walk in order to respond to situations on campus.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Non-strenuous daily work; extended work at a desk and the viewing of computer screens. Normal office environment w/little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an office or campus setting, with occasional travel between buildings and to on- or off-campus meetings or events.
• Frequent sitting, talking, and hearing in meetings, classrooms, and office environments.
• Occasional walking, standing, bending, reaching, or lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds (such as files, books, and presentation equipment).
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer, telephone, and other standard office or instructional equipment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read printed materials, digital screens, and documents.
• May involve extended periods of time at a computer workstation and participation in meetings conducted virtually or in person.
• May occasionally require attendance at evening or weekend events, such as student activities, faculty meetings, or institutional programs.