The Off-Campus Housing Services team strives to provide its students living off-campus a supportive environment to help succeed in their academic success at Western University. The Off-Campus Team, comprised of full-time professionals and part-time student leaders, is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive community for students to live, learn, and flourish. As a team, we recognize the importance of providing a smooth transition into university and a healthy off-campus environment.

Functions of the OCA

• Be a knowledgeable resource for the community surrounding Western concerning issues, events and activities related to off-campus living
• Cultivate opportunities for positive interaction amongst community members
• Respond to questions or requests for support that develop in the community (Eg. Bylaws, rental rights, home security etc.)
• Promote the use of helpful agencies and community resources
• Work with student groups to promote issues important to students living off-campus

Duties of the OCA

• Facilitate education and community engagement for students living off-campus.
• Participate in semesterly committees to support the overall off-campus mission
• Support requests from the City of London in collaboration with the Off-Campus Housing Coordinator (ie. Awareness regarding bylaws, waste management, etc.)
• Develop and distribute literature to members in the community as needed
• Facilitate regular information booths in common locations across campus for students to easily access an off-campus advisor
• Support lease review sessions, and presentations in residence regarding housing searches
• On-call one week out of every five
• Respond to emails requesting information and/or advice
• Attend bi-weekly staff meetings and planning meetings as designated
• Attend training and professional development sessions as designated
• Conduct events for residence students moving off-campus
• Document activities throughout the academic term
• Encourage and participate in programs that help students integrate into the community

Terms of Employment

• Duration of Contract: September 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
• Time Commitment: Approximately 12 hours per month
• Salary:
• New OCAs: $1747 (which includes $10/month cell phone allowance) plus 4% vacation pay (pending budgetary approval)
• Returning OCAs: $1782 (which includes $10/month cell phone allowance) plus 4% vacation pay (pending budgetary approval)
• Preference for candidates to reside in (or close to) designated area.
• Must attend all training programs, staff meetings and one on ones with direct supervisor.

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Duties of the Team Leader

In addition to their OCA responsibilities, each Team Leader is responsible for their area and supervising several OCAs at a time.

• Newsletter
• Develop the internal and external newsletters
• Create, implement and meet newsletter objectives and assign off-campus housing related/educational articles
• Events
• Implement team social events that encourage interaction and bonding
• Plan community service events for Off-Campus Advisor participation
• Outreach
• Develop and implement promotional events for the Off-Campus Housing Service and Off-Campus Advisors
• Develop and implement off-campus housing educational programs for students in residence
• Social Media
• Create off-campus housing educational videos
• Develop content for the Off-Campus Housing social media accounts

Terms of Employment

• Duration of Contract: September 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
• Time Commitment: Approximately 10-12 hours per month
• Salary:
• New OCA Team Leader: $2,436 (which includes $10/month cell phone allowance) plus 4% vacation pay (pending budgetary approval)
• Returning OCAs: $2484.72 (which includes $10/month cell phone allowance) plus 4% vacation pay (pending budgetary approval)
• Preference for candidates to reside in (or close to) designated area.
• Must attend all training programs and staff meetings.

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