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Job Title: Community Leader--Residence Life Student Worker--Spring 2026
Location: Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 292973
About Us
Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.
Job Summary
The Community Leader (CL) is a Gordon State College undergraduate student who serves as a member of the Housing and Residence Life team and is directly supervised by a Resident Director (RD).This position requires the CL to assess and meet the needs of approximately 18 - 30 residents (based on location) through his/her daily interactions with them.The CL job responsibilities and department expectations are divided into four major areas with each having equal value to job performance.As an employee of Gordon State College, the CL is expected to abide by and uphold the Gordon State College Student Code of Conduct, Guide to Highlander Living, Housing and Residence Life policies and procedures, and civil law.
Responsibilities Administrative
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.
Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.
Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.
Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
Proposed Compensation
Room waiver and meal plan discount
There are a limited number of positions available for Spring so please apply early.
Contact
Housing and Residence Life
Email: gchousing@gordonstate.edu
Location: Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 292973
About Us
Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.
Job Summary
The Community Leader (CL) is a Gordon State College undergraduate student who serves as a member of the Housing and Residence Life team and is directly supervised by a Resident Director (RD).This position requires the CL to assess and meet the needs of approximately 18 - 30 residents (based on location) through his/her daily interactions with them.The CL job responsibilities and department expectations are divided into four major areas with each having equal value to job performance.As an employee of Gordon State College, the CL is expected to abide by and uphold the Gordon State College Student Code of Conduct, Guide to Highlander Living, Housing and Residence Life policies and procedures, and civil law.
Responsibilities Administrative
- Training:Attend and participate in training workshops, in-service sessions and staff meetings to further develop competencies in meeting the needs and challenges of a residential environment.
- Duty: Participate in the duty rotation schedule as scheduled by Resident Directors.Duty is daily, including scheduled weekends.Assist with Open House Events, Orientation Events, Admissions/Housing Tours.
- Reports and Paperwork: Complete forms and reports accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Emergency response: Provide emergency support as trained or directed.Address and report issues of risk or safety appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Room inspection: Inspect rooms and common areas as scheduled during Health and Safety inspections and/or rounds to ensure that they are being kept reasonably clean and safe and that no damage has occurred to College property.
- Check in/Check out: Inspect rooms and apartments for damages before and during resident move-in/out of the room and complete appropriate forms. Community Leaders must participate in building opening and closing responsibilities until the final date of employment/semester.
- Staff mail: Check staff email daily for information and notices.
- Office/Room hours: Post Open Room Hours in highly visible places such as the hallway bulletin boards and assigned room doors to inform residents of availability and location.
- Programming: Plan, organize, and inform and conduct programming/activities that help students improve interpersonal, academic, and social skills, develop a sense of community on a residence hall/floor, educate and inform students, involve students in their own learning, provide an outlet for the release of emotion and promote wellness.
- Policy Enforcement: Know the Gordon State College Student Code of Conduct, Guide to Highlander Living, and Housing and Residence Life policies and procedures well enough to confront and report alleged violations as well as possible consequences resulting from violations of stated policies and procedures.
- Resident knowledge: Familiarize yourself with the residents and build relationships with residents.
- Security: Assist in the security of the residence halls by addressing safety and security violations directly.
- Environment: Encourage and maintain an environment and atmosphere conducive to study.Enhance the academic program by assisting with a study environment.
- Advisor and Counselor: Advise and properly direct residents both individually and in groups concerning academic, social, and personal issues.
- Academics: Maintain a minimum cumulative and semester grade point average of 2.0 or higher (2.5 preferred) on all college work.
- Policies: Adhere to and abide by Residence Hall policies, the Gordon State College Student Code of Conduct, Guide to Highlander Living, CDC/USG pandemic guidelines and civil law.
- Attitude: Maintain a positive attitude toward the College and the Housing and Residence Life Office. Take an active, constructive role in making changes for the betterment of the Office of Housing and Residence Life and Gordon State College.
- Balance: Maintain a balance of responsibilities as a staff member, a student, a leader on campus, and a family member.
- Communication:Develop positive and productive relationships with all support/service staff and promote a high level of performance on behalf of all Housing and Residence Life staff.
- Support: Participate in Residence Life or College committees, staff development and teambuilding as requested or assigned.
- Feedback and follow-up: Respond in an appropriate and timely manner to all issues and concerns within the residence halls.
- Must be registered as an undergraduate student at Gordon State College
- Must maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of at least 2.15
- Must maintain good financial and judicial standing within the College
- Must live in the residence halls.
- Must exhibit professional behavior at all times.
- Must abide by all federal, state and local laws
- Must abide by the rules and regulations of Gordon State College Student Code of Conduct and the Guide to Highlander Living
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to effectively use oral and written communications skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
- Possess a strong understanding and commitment to the development of students.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity
- Uphold a professional and positive attitude
- Knowledge of the Gordon State College Student Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge of the Guide to Highlander Living.
- Knowledge of Housing and Residence Life programming model.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
- Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in decision making and problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.
Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.
Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.
Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
Proposed Compensation
Room waiver and meal plan discount
There are a limited number of positions available for Spring so please apply early.
Contact
Housing and Residence Life
Email: gchousing@gordonstate.edu