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

• Develop and distribute literature to members in the community as needed
• 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

• September 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022
• New staff salary: $1,520 (8 payments of $190, includes $10/mo cell phone allowance)
• Returning staff salary: $1,600 (8 payments of $200, includes $10/mo cell phone allowance)
• Preference for candidates to reside in (or close to) designated area.
• Must attend all training programs and staff meetings. OCA staff training runs Saturday, September 4, 2021 to Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

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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

• September 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022
• Salary: $2,200 (8 payments of $275 each, includes $10/month cell phone allowance)
• Preference for candidates to reside in (or close to) designated area.
• Must attend all training programs and staff meetings. OCA and Team Leader staff training runs from Friday, September 3, 2021 to Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

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