The Assistant for Campus Life will assist the office of Campus Life in meeting and fulfilling departmental mission, values, and goals. This position will provide on-site support in the residential and greater campus community.

This position is designated an on-campus position and will be expected to participate in after-hours on- and off-campus activities such as the Art & Crafts Fairs, CSO Fair, CCA in the Bay local excursions, wellness, recreation, and well-being activities, tabling events, student engagement programming and in other circumstances related to the responsibilities listed below.

This position is a temporary, part-time (10 hours/week), with an anticipated end date of December 4, 2026

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROGRAM SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATION - 40%

• Plan, manage, and execute wellness, recreation, and well-being programs and initiatives with support from supervising AD-SEAL.
• Plan, support, and execute Brain Breaks, self-care and de-stress initiatives at the end of fall 2026 semester.
• Lead as Volunteer Coordinator for the annual Art & Crafts Fair including, communication leading up to the event, delegating tasks and assigning roles during the annual Art & Crafts Fair.
• Support student engagement programs, events, activities and/or workshops, which may include evenings and weekends such as, but not limited to, Art & Crafts Fair, Halloweek, CSO Fairs, CCA in the Bay local excursions, Brain Breaks, wellness and recreation activities, tabling events, and other student engagement programming.
• Supports the maintenance of the Chimera Cove (student lounge space on campus), Wellness & Recreation Boxes, the CSO resource room, and the Campus Life closet. Refills items in the Chimera Cove Basic Needs Shelf and tracks record of usage biweekly for both the Basic Needs Shelf and the Wellness & Recreation Boxes.
• Assists in the management of hall opening and closing at the beginning and end of each semester and break and other timely administrative tasks.
• Supports marketing for programming/events including, but not limited to, digital screen images, posters/flyers, word of mouth, chalking, and Instagram.

PROGRAM & STUDENT DEVELOPMENT - 40%

• Serve as the advisor to interested and Chartered Student Organizations (CSOs). 
• Advise CSO student leaders and CSO advisors on navigating processes (e.g. chartering and event planning) and accessing resources (e.g. supplies, room reservations). 
• Trains CSO student leaders and CSO advisors on CCA and Campus Life policies, maintains CSO budgets, records, and standings. 
• Manages and plans CSO enrichment including, but not limited to, Chartered Student Organization Fairs, CSO community gatherings, and leadership development opportunities.
• Demonstrates CSO involvement at CCA events such as Chimerapalooza, the Art & Crafts Fair, etc.
• Manage the Chimera Spirit Awards including nominations, communications, and coordination of awards for recipients.
• Manage the Joy Message Program including nominations, communications, and coordination of notes for recipients.
• Supports the development of an environment that supports and promotes opportunities for individual growth, respect for persons and property, and a sense of community living and shared responsibility.
• Supports a distinctive setting where student academic success is encouraged through residential and student engagement experiences, in addition to providing outstanding customer service.

ADMINISTRATIVE WORK, POLICY UPHOLDING, SUPERVISION, & TRAINING - 20%

• Completes required Temp Assistant Training.
• Participates in the training, supervision, and evaluations of the Campus Life Program Assistants, as needed.
• Delegates tasks to Program Assistant student workers to help run programming, 
• Provides timely responses to all requests from students, staff, supervisors, and other College personnel for information and materials as directed. 
• Maintains appropriate records that respect student confidentiality and rights and records maintenance concerns. 
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all CCA students through enforcement of residential community standards and Code of Conduct.
• Supports the Campus Life team in addressing student concerns and conflicts that arise.
• Monitor and co-manage the Campus Life social media and communication channels including, but not limited to Instagram.
• Responsible for upholding Campus Life and College policies and procedures including student conduct, training, and supervision.
• Meets weekly with the AD-SEAL for supervisory meetings and meets monthly with the Campus Life team.
• Assists and maintains relationships with key personnel in other departments, including the Division of Student Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Capstone Management, Facilities & Operations, and Public Safety in support of the student experience.
• This position will handle administrative functions, including reserving rooms, ordering catering, purchasing, retrieving mail/packages, and other on-site arrangements for the success of the Campus Life team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior experience as a Student Leader, Program Assistant, or Resident Assistant during bachelor's is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs and issues of students in the arts/design/architecture fields, particularly students entering college for the first time.
• Present a professional and positive image of California College of the Arts 
• Ability to balance collaborative and independent work.
• Must be able to take direction and communicate efficiently with others.
• Understand and convey accurate information upon request
• Strong work ethic; ability to work independently and proactively. 
• Must demonstrate competence, reliability, and honesty.
• Must be able to prioritize, multitask, and meet tight deadlines  
• Ability to think calmly under pressure or in timely situations or related skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Google Apps for Education and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word/Docs and Excel/Sheets and strong general computer skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• The pay rate for this position is $19.61/hour

POSITION DETAILS:

• This is a part-time (10-20 hours/week) temporary position, with a anticipated end date of Dec 2026.

Location

San Francisco

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Additional Locations

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recommended document file formats are Word or PDF.  If there are multiple attachments, we recommend compressing/zipping your files into a zip format file. There is also a place in the application for you to provide a link to large documents. Please submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.

Application Deadline

For staff positions, screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

EEO Statement

As an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability.

California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If a background check is required for a position, it will be noted in the job posting.

Questions?

Please address any questions to [email protected].