Community Assistant for Seabury

Overview of the Position

The Community Assistant (CA) is a student staff member in Residential Services and serves as an integral member of the Seabury community. The principal CA duties involve three main areas: programming/community development; administrative duties; and departmental/collegial obligations. The CA reports directly to a Residence Director (RD). During the summer, when on duty the CA is primarily responsible for Seabury Graduate Apartments. During the academic year, when on duty the CA is primarily responsible for the Seabury graduate apartments and Seabury Hall (undergraduate students).

Duties and Responsibilities

Summer

  • The CA is on duty each evening from 8 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. and is responsible for conducting at least one safety round of the building(s) to which residents are assigned. When the CA is on duty, the CA will be available to answer the duty phone and respond (in person if necessary) within 20 minutes to emergency situations as needed.
  • The CA will report actions taken related to resident calls to the duty phone or safety rounds to the RD on Duty via email or phone depending on the severity of the incident. The CA will coordinate vacation leaves with the RD to ensure that the Engelhart staff will cover duty when the CA is away from campus. The CA may also assist with duty coverage as needed over break periods.
  • The CA will coordinate at least three programs that meet the needs and interests of the community.

Academic Year

  • The CA is on duty approximately two-thirds of the evenings each month from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. and is responsible for conducting at least one safety round of the building(s) to which undergraduate and graduate residents are assigned. When the CA is on duty, the CA will be available to answer the duty phone and respond (in person if necessary) within 15 minutes to emergency situation as needed. The CA will follow all duty protocol and communicate with the RD on duty.
  • The CA is responsible for coordinating with the undergraduate Community Assistant (CA) to create a monthly duty schedule and communicating the duty schedule to appropriate supervisors.
  • When the undergraduate CA is not on campus during winter and spring breaks the CA is responsible for covering duty for the entire residential area.
  • The CA will coordinate vacation leaves with the RD to ensure that the Engelhart staff will cover duty when the CA is away from campus. The CA may also assist with Engelhart duty coverage as needed over break periods.
  • The CA will coordinate at least four programs each quarter that meet the needs and interests of the community.

  Year Round Responsibilities

  • The CA will meet bi-weekly with the Residence Director (RD).
  • The CA will confront anyone (including students, hall staff, and/or their guests) who are observed or suspected of violating University policy and document the situation.
  • The CA will report actions taken related to resident calls to the duty phone and/or safety rounds to the RD on duty.
  • The CA will post accurate duty contact information for residents and other emergency or safety information as appropriate.
  • CA may be expected to assist with major check-in/check-out time periods as necessary.
  • CA may be expected to perform job responsibilities when not on duty at the request of the RD.

Qualifications

  • CA positions are available for students enrolled at Northwestern University full-time. Post-doctoral students may apply. You must be in good academic and conduct standing with the University.
  • CAs must support and abide by University policies and regulations.

Working Conditions

  • CAs must maintain a high level of accessibility and availability for residents and staff members. Employment is based on satisfactory performance. If terminated from the position, all compensation will cease as well.
  • Period of employment begins in June and ends in June of the following year. A mandatory training period will occur before employment begins.
  • CAs are expected to live in the Seabury apartment during the time of their employment.

Compensation

The CA will receive a one-bedroom apartment in Seabury which includes utilities and cable TV access.

Application Process

Applications are not being accepted at this time.