Community Assistant - North District

Community Assistant - North District

Final date to receive applications: 6 February 2026

Department: Property CA/RA

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: North District - Riverside, CA

Reporting To: Resident Experience Manager

Compensation: $16.90 / hour

The Community Assistant (CA) / Resident Assistant (RA) helps offer current residents and parents a dynamic and academically-conducive living experience through excellent customer service and dedication to American Campus Communities (ACC) Basic Operating Standards and Systems (BOSS). A degree or certificate program must be in progress from an accredited college or university while in this position.

Critical Duties:

• Understand, support, and abide by all American Campus Communities policies and procedures while providing unparalleled customer service and respect for residents.
• As directed by management, conduct and participate in all functions related to filling and/or leasing bed spaces within the community as directed. This may include, but is not limited to, making appointments, generating new leads, social media initiatives, conducting tours and closing sales, maintaining show rooms, and completing any required and/or necessary prospect follow-up in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work a structured administrative shift each week as determined by your supervisor which may include evenings, weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays through one or more areas in the office, leasing or business center.
• Work assigned “Community Assistant On-Call” shifts, which may include, weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. These shifts may take place at any point during the day, evening, and/or overnight and are a required part of the Community Assistant position.
• Participate fully in the preparation and administration of Turn, Move-In, and Move-Out.

Essential Duties: (other duties may be assigned)

Basic Operating Standards and Systems (Clean):

• Come to work in appropriate attire as outlined by ACC standards and the General Manager.
• At all times, assist in keeping the community clean by surveying common areas regularly for cleanliness, appearance, and working order.
• At all times, immediately report any life safety hazard or maintenance concern encountered on the property.

Basic Operating Standards and Systems (Community):

• Become acquainted with residents living at the property while serving as a resource for both residents and parents concerning the property, the local University and/or College, and greater community.
• Plan, attend, document and evaluate community wide social, recreational, and educational events.
• Enthusiastically participate in and promote ACC programming and initiatives.
• Understand, support, and abide by all American Campus Communities policies and procedures while providing unparalleled customer service and respect for residents.
• Respond to and document behaviors of residents that violate the law or the ACC lease agreement and take appropriate action to stop the behavior.
• Understand, communicate, and enforce community safety, emergency, and fire evacuation policies and procedures, providing emergency response and referral services and resources.
• Encourage the respect and appreciation of individual differences.
• Medi ate conflict and help residents to create a respectful living community.
• Serve on one (or more, where appropriate) CA Committees (if applicable).
• Contribute to the community newsletter, as requested by property management.
• Become acquainted with and available to each student in the assigned area.
• Facilitate area meetings as required by management.
• Decorate assigned area with inclusive and welcoming material as required by management.
• Encourage residents to attend and/or participate in community and university sponsored events.
• Know the appropriate offices and resources for student referrals.

Basic Operating Standards and Systems (Customer Service):

• Exhibit a welcoming and professional attitude at all times when interacting with prospective residents and parents, and current residents and parents.
• Appropriately act as a resource for all customers when confronted with a customer service concern.
• Be familiar with the general maintenance policies and…