Residence Life Break Community Assistant (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Residence Life Break Community Assistant (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-Exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Length of Position: Equivalent to length of respective break covered.

Contact Person/Supervisor: Respective Area Coordinators

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Compensation:

• Regular wage, paid at a 4:1 ratio (4 hours on call = 1 hour paid)

• You may work this position regardless of your work award amount.

Description/Purpose of Position:

• Break Community Assistants (BCAs) will fulfill the on-duty responsibilities of their current student staff position (JC/RA/SHC) and assist community members living in the residence halls over the break periods through the provision of modified hall receptionist services.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills 

• Ability to work both independently with little supervision and as part of a team

• High levels of motivation and willingness to learn

• Ability to pay close attention to details

• Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities:

• Break Community Assistant On-Call

• • BCAs shall carry the duty phone between the hours of 11am and 7am the following day (unless otherwise specified).

  • BCAs are not required to remain in a residence hall while on duty, provided they are able to respond to a call within 15 minutes of receipt.

  • BCAs shall take two rounds of their assigned buildings each shift: one daytime round, and one nighttime round (unless otherwise specified)

  • BCAs shall uphold the student code of conduct and respond to inappropriate behavior within the hall, in accordance with the training and standards of the JC/RA/SHC position.

• Front Desk

• • BCAs shall be responsible for the provision of front desk services in an on-call capacity.

  • Residents will have the opportunity to check desk items out during specific periods during the day.

• With the exception of adjusted times and additional responsibilities outlined above, the on-duty expectations of BCAs remain unchanged from regular academic-year responsibilities for JCs, RAs, and SHCs.

Summary of Time Commitments for Each Shift

• 11am-7am: BCAs are available to assist residents with lock-outs, check-ins, and other concerns. During this time, BCAs will also take their daytime and nighttime rounds.

• 3pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm (tentative): BCAs are available by phone to check items out of the front desk for residents.

Required Qualifications

• At this time, the Break Community Assistant position is only open to students with relevant residence life experience (includes J-term substitutes).

• Attendance of mandatory Traka Box training (provided by AC Staff).

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.