Apply to be a Commuter Assistant
Join the OCSS team!
The Office of Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) seeks motivated, passionate, hardworking, and ethical undergraduate students to employ as Commuter Assistants (CAs) for the Spring 2017 semester. CAs will serve as advocates for commuter students on the UMBC campus, and they will assist with the retention of these students through the planning and implementation of intentional and impactful programs and events. CAs will also assist with administrative work within the OCSS office.
Commuter Assistant Duties:
Applications must be submitted to OCSS by Friday, November 18th at 5:00pm.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the Commuter Assistant application process, please contact Katie Weir, Coordinator for Commuter Engagement, at kweir@umbc.edu.
Commuter Assistant Duties:
- Plan and implement programs that address the needs of commuter students
- Represent OCSS by sitting at the front desk and answering student, staff and visitor questions
- Serve as a role model to UMBC students and develop a sense of community among commuter students.
- Assist with OCSS events as needed, including but not limited to, Welcome Week and Commuter Week
Commuter Assistants must maintain a 2.5GPA prior to and during employment with OCSS.
Training and Weekly Time Commitments - CAs must attend training sessions prior to the start of the semester (January 25-27, 2016).
- CAs work an average of 10 hours per week, including attendance at weekly team meetings on Fridays at 12pm.
- If you are unable to attend training or the weekly team meetings (Fridays at 12:00pm), you cannot serve as a Commuter Assistant.
Applications must be submitted to OCSS by Friday, November 18th at 5:00pm.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the Commuter Assistant application process, please contact Katie Weir, Coordinator for Commuter Engagement, at kweir@umbc.edu.
Applications can be found on UMBCworks or at the OCSS front desk.
Posted: November 3, 2016, 2:47 PM
