IS: Community Development Assistant

Posting Summary:
The Office of Residential Services (ORS) is seeking to hire a Community Development Assistant (CDA). This position requires 20 hours of office work per week. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to support community development initiatives and administrative tasks. This role is crucial for enhancing engagement, communication, and program execution within our community.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Office of Residential Services (ORS) is seeking to hire a Community Development Assistant (CDA). This position requires 20 hours of office work per week. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to support community development initiatives and administrative tasks. This role is crucial for enhancing engagement, communication, and program execution within our community.


This role is ideal for someone passionate about fostering community engagement while providing essential administrative support.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute creative ideas to develop community programs and support promotional efforts.
- Help plan, coordinate, and implement engaging community events and programs.
- Build collaborative relationships with faculty and other TC departments to support events, initiatives, and community engagement.
- Oversee inventory and distribution of supplies needed for community programs and events.
- Create flyers and visual assets using tools like Canva.
- Create and distribute engaging newsletters to keep the community informed about upcoming events, important updates, and valuable resources.
- Create social media content and help maintain an active social media account.
- Maintain and update electronic bulletin boards with relevant announcements, event details, and community resources.
- Ensure physical bulletin boards are regularly updated with current and accurate information.
- Assist in resolving resident conflicts at the same level as Community Assistants (CAs), ensuring a positive and inclusive environment.
- Attends all Community Assistant staff meetings on Tuesdays at 4pm and selected trainings throughout the academic year.
- Keep Standard Operating Procedures like the CA manual updated.
- Assist in tracking events and budgeting.
- Assist with mailroom, card services, and office operations as requested.
- Conduct unit condition inspections, community tours, and help train staff on procedures.
- Provide tours of residential facilities as needed.
- Escort vendors to units and participate in large-scale departmental events and processes.
- Assist in tracking CA time away requests and community tour logs.
- Approve CA events and upload them to Calendly.
- Ensure all event evaluations are completed on StarRez in a timely manner.
- Support summer housing operations as needed.

Documents required for consideration:
- Resume
- Cover letter
*Applications with missing documents will not be considered

Please note:
*This position is not eligible for tuition credits.


Scheduling
Student work schedules are based on the needs of the department and the student’s academic schedule. Students should discuss their schedules with the hiring manager/supervisor during the interview process. Hiring managers/supervisors will make every attempt to accommodate students’ needs.

Work Limitations
During the academic year, students may not hold appointments or any combination of appointments totaling more than 27 hours per week (International students may work up to 20 hours). Interim Student (IS) may hold other non-exempt positions (i.e., FWS, CA, AF) and must not exceed the maximum total allowable 27 hours per week. IS cannot hold a TA or RA position simultaneously with their IS position.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a TC student currently enrolled in a degree program and taking at least 1 credit during the fall/spring semesters.
- Must be able to abide by Teachers College academic and personnel policies and guidelines, including FERPA, Student Confidentiality Agreement, and the Student Privacy Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or social media
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to complete assigned projects with minimal supervision
- Strong computer, research, and presentation skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Salary Range:

$20/hr

Work Modality:

Student Employee - Onsite