Community Assistant, Graduate & Family Housing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL, USA
7/24/2026
Full time
Community Assistant, Graduate & Family Housing
Job no: 540659
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Student Services
Department:07000000 - DIVISION-HOUSING
Classification Title:
STU AST CLERICAL & ADMIN
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Job Description:
The Community Assistant within Housing and Residence Life team is responsible for:
Expected Salary:
$11,100.00 stipend for a 12-month appointment
Required Qualifications:
Preferred:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Health Assessment Required: No
Advertised: 22 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Job no: 540659
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Student Services
Department:07000000 - DIVISION-HOUSING
Classification Title:
STU AST CLERICAL & ADMIN
Classification Minimum Requirements:
- Be enrolled as a full-time student in good standing as defined by the University at the time of
employment which includes a successful conduct/honor code review. Maintain a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA the semester prior to employment and be available for 20-hours per week. - This position is open to all students and requires them to live on campus as a resident in the Village they serve.
Job Description:
The Community Assistant within Housing and Residence Life team is responsible for:
- Enhancing and maintain a sense of shared community in the designated residential area by facilitating intentional interactions, social activities, and other opportunities for residents and their families to interact with each other
- Assisting residents in the assigned residential area acting as a referral agent to available resources, services, and facilities on campus
- Planning and implement social, educational and recreational programs collaborating with university partners as needed
- Serving as the first point of contact for current or prospective residents, families, and community members providing information on campus resources and resolving questions or concerns
- Assisting in conflict resolution among residents by educating residents about housing policies and the conduct process
- Fostering a culture of continuous care by serving in an on-call role and supporting our students through effective emergency management procedures
- Serve as a model of responsible behavior to assist residents throughout their UF student experience
- Creating a residential environment that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages residents to utilize departmental and campus resources
Expected Salary:
$11,100.00 stipend for a 12-month appointment
Required Qualifications:
- This position is required to live on campus as a resident in the Village they serve
- Enrolled as a full-time student in good standing as defined by the University at the time of
employment which includes a successful conduct/honor code review - Maintain a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA the semester prior to employment
- Be available for 20-hours per week
Preferred:
- Individuals committed to facilitating interaction among students, faculty, and staff representative of UF's vibrant community
- Successful candidates will have a minimum one semester experience at the University of Florida in Gainesville
- Demonstrated experience with customer service
- Ability to critically analyze situations and actively problem solve
- Ability to work well within a team and with individuals to build positive relationships
- Demonstrated dependability, attention to detail, timeliness, and professionalism
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written communication)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Must submit a resume and cover letter with application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus
- Completion of the application provides permission to access GPA and conduct record for conditions of employment needs
- Application must be submitted by 11:55p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No
Advertised: 22 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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