Community Advisor

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Guidance and Advising

1. Develop and maintain an appropriate relationship with each member of the CA’s individual community, as well as with other residents of the building.

2. Be available to students and responsive to their questions and concerns. A CA can do this through being familiar with campus and community resources, so as to be an informed referral agent.

3. Assist students in their personal and social development by providing individual and group advising.

4.Assist students in their academic endeavors by fostering an individual community environment conducive to study, aiding students in time management promoting good study skills and other strategies.

5.Assist roommates in discussing strategies for mutual respect, as well as completing a roommate agreement in the first two to three weeks of the semester.

6.Encourage students to be involved in hall and campus leadership opportunities.

7. Maintain confidentiality and foster relationships based on trust and mutual respect.

Role Modeling

1. Serve as an appropriate role model to students by:

• Attending class regularly

• Practicing good study habits

• Having concern for the welfare of others

• Promoting responsibility for one’s community

• Promoting social interactions

• Demonstrating effective use of free time

• Showing regard for a healthy lifestyle

2. Serve as a role model on and off campus in observing State of Wisconsin and federal laws, campus policies and Residence Life regulations and policies. CAs should interpret and enforce such policies and regulations consistently and encourage student participation in enforcement.

Community Living

1. Provide and promote a well‑balanced offering of programs/activities designed to enhance the growth and development of the individual and community.

2. Enhance and support involvement in the planning and implementation of programs/activities.

3. Support the hall governing body and fellow staff members in their community building efforts (attending meetings and helping to publicize their programs).

Administration and Staff Support

1. Provide administrative support for students and staff:

• Working at the main desk or night host stations

• Assisting in check‑in/out procedures

• Participating in on-duty rotation

• Holding floor meetings

• Aiding in room changes

• Responding to emergency situations

• Attending staff meetings

• Attending hall governing body meetings

• Serving as a liaison with the Residence Life office and other campus departments

2. Assist in the maintenance and improvement of physical facilities by:

• Promptly reporting damages or other related problems

• Promoting energy conservation

• Developing contacts with custodial staff

• Educating students on Common Area Damage

• Encouraging students to take responsibility for their community

3. Complete administrative procedures in a timely, accurate and thorough manner (e.g., disciplinary process and other reporting procedures).

4. Function as a cooperative team member in relationships with staff by:

• Promoting consistency

• Helping solve mutual problems

• Providing personal and professional support

• Maintaining prompt and open communication

5. Work cooperatively with all levels of Residence Life when necessary (e.g., participating in staff recruitment and selection process).

6. Develop necessary skills by:

• Attending all required staff training and development

• Reading relevant materials

• Becoming familiar with campus and community resources

• Seeking additional training as needed

7.In consultation with the Residence Hall Director and/or Assistant Residence Hall Director, practice personal and professional growth by defining goals, taking action to meet them, evaluating progress, and being receptive to feedback.

8. Perform additional tasks appropriate to the position as assigned by the Residence Hall Director, Assistant Residence Hall Director or the Department of Residence Life.