Housing Staff Recruitment

Be [CA]ptivating, be a CA!

In most buildings there will be two CAs per floor for first-year communities. The CA is an upperclass student, who has gone through a several week selection process as well as training within their position.  

Spring 2024 Hiring Process:

Submit Your Application Here

NOTE:  Hiring for Fall 2024/Spring 2025 will be updated as we approach the spring 2024 semester.  Be on the look out!

Be a Resource for Residents

• CAs are the first person you should go to for any situation.
• They are prepared to help with transition issues like homesickness, help with locating things on campus, roommate issues and much more.
• CAs will plan events and activities for the floor and help get you connected with the other students on your floor.
• They will also confront inappropriate behavior to help the community be an orderly place to live and study.
• The most important thing to remember about your CA is they are right there with you whether you are a returning student or a first-year student.

Position Requirements

• Must plan to live on campus for full academic year 
• Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above (Or be a first year student with no college hours & GPA)
• Be in good standing with the university
• Weekend work hours required (every other weekend)

Pay Rate:
$10.55/hr

Other Information:

• For those hired for startign in fall, You will move into University Housing between 1-4 pm on August 8, 2023.  Training will begin August 8-10  (attendance at training is required)
• New students (first year students) will be expected to participate in the UCM Kickoff Experience; work schedule will be planned for doing so.

Application can be found at jobs.ucmo.edu by searching Fall 2023- Front Desk Office Assistant - University Housing

General Position Responsibilities

General Responsibilities (See full list in Summer Job Packet)

• Coordinate registration of conference groups.
• Assists with the preparation of conference meeting rooms if requested.
• Acts as a resource person, limit-setter, and referral agent to conference groups.
• Perform checks of guest rooms prior to arrival and after a group departs.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned by conference or housing staff.
• To be aware of emergency procedures and follow them accordingly.
• To report maintenance needs properly and follow up with maintenance concerns.
• To be responsible for distribution of refunds; receiving, sorting and distribution of U.S. and campus mail; checking out keys and key inventory; run errands; and provide other services as approved by University Housing.
• To assume other duties as assigned by University Housing.

See full list of qualifications in the job packet and application available below

Compensation

• $12/hr for all hours worked
• double room waiver (optional) in Housing designated on-campus ummer conference staff room/apartment. (Does not include the Crossing, Greenwood, Central Village) 

Work schedule and hours of work/week varies based on summer conference demands and schedules

There are two steps to this process!

By March 3, applications MUST submit the following: 

1.  Housing application (including skills assessment form from references) available HERE

2.  Submit the formal HR application for position posted HERE