VCSU Apartment Assistant 2025-2026

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only VCSU students are eligible to be hired in this position. Unsolicited applications to this posting will NOT be considered or responded to. This position is subjected to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

An Apartments Assistant is a peer leader who lives and works in the VCSU Student Apartments as assigned by the Director for Residence Life. The Apartment Assistant is expected to assist the Hall Director for the Student Apartments with the administrative tasks of managing the property, serve as a resource for apartment tenants, and keep an eye on the general conditions of the property. Other areas of responsibility include:

• Availability & Presence
  The Apartment Assistant should be highly visible and available in their community. A good rule of thumb is to not be gone more than two weekends a month. All extended lengths of time away must be communicated to Hall Directors. While serving in this role, the Apartment Assistant should strive to be approachable, knowledgeable, and timely so that all tenants feel comfortable seeking them out for questions and guidance. The Apartment Assistant should make an effort to semi-regularly visit and reach out to residents.
  
• Peer Leadership and Mentoring
  The Apartment Assistant should be knowledgeable about VCSU and Valley City resources and refer tenants to these as necessary. The Apartment Assistant should role model appropriate behavior in the apartments by abiding by all expectations set forth in the lease agreement, Residence Life and Student Conduct policies, and state and federal laws. Professional customer service is expected while working with tenants.
  
• Programming
  The Apartment Assistant will implement one active and one passive program per semester. They will also maintain the bulletin board in the laundry room with information current and relevant to the apartment tenants.
  
• Facilities Maintenance
  The Apartment Assistant should develop a deep sense of ownership for their properties. They will assist residents with reporting facilities concerns and regularly visit any community spaces available (laundry, parking lot, yard, sidewalks). Small issues, such as trash or litter removal and minor snow removal leading to the laundry room, are to be handled independently. The Apartment Assistant is expected to develop a positive working relationship with their Hall Director to report any major concerns.
  
• Policy Enforcement and Liability Management
  The Apartment Assistant will confront and document any behaviors that violate the lease agreement, Residence Hall Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, or State/Federal Laws. 24/7 support is available through Residence Life Staff, Power House, and Valley City Emergency Services.
  
• Time Obligations
  The Apartment Assistant works around 4-5 hours per week. Other on- and off-campus jobs are allowed as long as tenant needs and communications from Residence Life staff are being responded to in a timely fashion. All additional jobs should be communicated with Residence Life staff. The Apartment Assistance will arrive approximately two weeks before classes being in the fall and a few days before classes begin in the spring for training and to prep the property for the new year. The Apartment Assistant will also stay for a day or two after graduation in each semester to help with tenant checkouts. Opportunities to take on additional work in the Residence Halls during holidays and breaks will be available. Bi-weekly one-on-one meetings and monthly all staff meetings can also be expected.
  
• Qualifications
  • One (1) semester of college at VCSU
  • Completion of a minimum of 60 credits OR a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Minimal conduct record
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Minimum 12 credit hours per semester
    
• Compensation
  • ½ price rent (with the option of selecting an eligible roommate to pay the other half)
  • 5 Meals Per Week Meal Plan (Larger meal plans available with the Apartment Assistant paying the difference)
  • The Apartment Assistant may be offered additional compensation for holiday/break coverage at the Director’s discretion ranging from $15-$60 per day.

Contact Information:
Please refer position questions to erin.edinger@vcsu.edu or call 701-845-7928.
If you would like assistance with your application, please contact Janna Kohler, Director for Career Services at janna.kohler@vcsu.edu or 701.845.7534.

Additional Information:

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