About the role#
As a Community Assistant, you will provide administrative and operational support for Residence Life, Facilities, and Maintenance at University Park. This position requires you to live on-site and participate in an on-call duty rotation. You will work up to 20 hours per week, helping manage major functions like move-ins, move-outs, and facility tours. This role includes a pay rate of $15.00 per hour and a 35% discount on monthly rent.
What you'll do#
- Support community life by mediating roommate conflicts, maintaining visibility in the buildings, and serving as a resource for residents.
- Enforce community and University policies while responding to and reporting inappropriate behavior.
- Coordinate monthly social or educational programs and evaluate them within 24 hours.
- Conduct health, safety, and maintenance inspections and report any building concerns.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as occupancy checks, damage billing, and incident reports.
- Manage front desk duties, including answering phones, distributing packages, and helping with lock-outs or work orders.
- Participate in emergency response procedures and serve on an on-call rotation, which involves walking through buildings and using stairs.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma and current full-time enrollment at Salisbury University with a 2.5 GPA.
- Ability to maintain full-time student status and good standing with the University.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong customer service, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment, including typing and filing.
- Clear verbal communication skills.
- Ability to live on-site and serve on an on-call rotation.
- Availability for weekly after-hours staff meetings.
- Ability to move and lift up to 25 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Salisbury, Maryland.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time (up to 20 hours per week).
- Term: Rolling.
About COCM
COCM provides management and consulting services for on-campus housing communities. Founded in 1990, the firm operates out of Vestavia Hills, Alabama. It currently manages housing for over 35,000 students across more than 35 campuses in the United States. The company employs 259 people and offers services ranging from facilities maintenance to residence life.
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