Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

This position lives on a wing in a Central Campus residence hall or West Campus apartment. They develop a rapport with each of the residents on the wing/floor, organize programs of all types for residents, assist students in finding campus resources, distribute information to residents, assist University Housing & Residence Life with various administrative duties, assist with student check in and check out, serve in a duty rotation for emergency response, and enforce university policy and community standards in the building.

Resident Engagement & Programming - 30
- Takes initiative by connecting with residents in both formal and informal settings.

- Knows all residents and is aware of concerns and needs in the community.

- Helps residents feel welcomed, known, and cared for.

- Contributes to a welcoming environment in the residence area.

- Positive role-model and leader in the residential area.

- Contributes ideas and/or follows-through on staff responsibilities for resident engagement and programming.

- Implements strategies and programs that contribute to resident well-being and connection to the residence hall community.

- Fully participates in and takes ownership of hall and floor events, programs, and meetings.

Duty, Concerns, & Confrontation - 30
- Serve on-duty (5 p.m.-8 a.m.) rotation approximately once a week, occasional weekends and holidays.

- During Duty: connect with residents, spend time in the community, complete building rounds and administrative tasks, respond to emergencies, enforce housing policies and other duties as assigned.

-Approaches student concerns with compassion and care.

-Confronts students regarding observed policy violations and behavioral concerns.

- Communicates to Community Director about any concerns or policy violations.

- Follows appropriate procedures for emergencies and confrontation.

- Submits incident reports in a timely manner.

Administrative - 30
- Takes ownership for projects, completes tasks independently, and meets deadlines.

- On-time for meetings and attends regularly (weekly staff meetings, one-one with supervisor, professional development sessions, other meetings as needed).

- Communicate effectively with the team and the CD.

Other - 10
Other duties assigned by the department/supervisor include but not limited to attendance at CA training, EBI Satisfaction Surveys, and Week of Welcome activities, Division of Student Life initiatives, etc.

Other Required Qualifications
Must be in good judicial and academic standing and have no active conduct cases by start of employment.

Must be available to work both the Fall and the Spring semester of the academic year. Village and Bridge Scholars Program CAs will have summer responsibilities.

Must be available for Fall and Spring training prior to the start of classes, building openings and closings.

Required Experience
Ability to work a flexible schedule around class commitments.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
2.75 semester and cumulative GCSU GPA.

Preferred Experience
Must have lived in Housing for two semesters prior to start of employment.

Leadership experience.

Event planning experience.

The proposed salary is $10/hour.

ABILITIES
Must be able to lift 25lbs.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1-24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

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