SERVE GRADUATE HOUSING COMMUNITIES Community Assistants in graduate on-Grounds housing areas are responsible for articulating the philosophy and policies of the Division of Student Affairs, Office of the Dean of Students, and Housing & Residence Life (HRL) to residents in their community. They also represent the needs of their residents. For specifics about the position and what is required of Resident Staff members, please see the links below: 2024-2025 Community Assistant Position Description 2024-2025 Resident Staff Program Agreement APPLICATION To apply for a Community Assistant position in Copeley Hill or Faulkner Drive, please complete the questions below. Positions will begin in the summer or fall of 2024. Name * Email address * Cell phone * Please provide a current cell number where we can reach you. What is your graduate course of study? * Do you have prior residence life experience? * Yes No Please list your prior residence life experience (including role and university) here. * Where do you currently reside? * - Select -Copeley HillFaulkner DriveRangeOther On-Grounds HousingOff-Grounds Housing When will you be a full-time student at UVA and available to perform this role? * Summer 2024 (May, June, July) IN ADDITION TO Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Only Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Will you have a GPA of 2.25 or greater as of Summer and Fall 2024? * Yes No This position requires that you NOT receive any financial aid from other UVA departments. In addition, you must NOT be on a F1 or J1 visa. Do you satisfy these requirements? * Yes No The Community Assistant position requires a commitment of approximately 10-15 hours per week. Would you be able to satisfy this requirement? * Yes No Would you be comfortable enforcing HRL policies, such as limits on noise levels, handling of trash, and student maintenance/cleanliness of their housing? * Yes No Unsure Would you be comfortable mediating conflicts between/among roommates? * Yes No Unsure Please write a brief personal statement that describes any relevant personal characteristics, strengths, skills, or experiences that make you a good candidate for the Community Assistant position. * An important part of the mission of Housing & Residence Life is to create "open, welcoming communities." Briefly explain what an "open, welcoming community" looks like to you in the context of graduate on-Grounds housing. How would you strive to fulfill this mission while considering differing personal identities? *
