Community Services Assistant

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.8 million square feet of facilities and is home to more than 9,000 students. The department employs 220 full-time staff members, 21 graduate assistants and 565 undergraduate student workers. As a self-supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived only from student housing fees and other non-state sources.

In support of its mission to provide comfortable, affordable and secure housing options where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported, University Housing engages staff members in competency-based training and students in curriculum-based engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well-being.

Summer Anticipated Start Dates: Mid-May - Early August

Fall Anticipated Start Date: August 14th

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

1. Support, communicate, enforce and abide by all university and department policies, procedures and regulations.
2. Support the community office staff by performing assigned administrative responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
3. Assist in the opening, closing and transition of residence halls. This may require early arrival andlate departures, as well as working during break periods.
4. Function as a resource for accurate information concerning Housing and university operations.
5. Follow appropriate protocols in addressing incidents and potential policy violations
6. Assist community office staff during a crisis or emergency, maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
7. Participate in all departmental and community training.
8. Participate in all meeting activities including, but not limited to: staff meetings, community staffmeetings and one-on-one meetings with supervisor.
9. Follow appropriate community desk policies and procedures including, but not limited to: keymanagement, equipment check-out and access control.
10. Sort, record, distribute and forward mail, packages and newspapers according to United States Postal Service regulations and community procedures.
11. Provide exemplary customer service to all residents, guests, visitors, faculty, and staff who interact with community desks and community office spaces.
12. Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the position as assigned.