Housing

Involvement Opportunities

University Housing provides a variety of involvement opportunities ranging from attending programs/events throughout the school year, joining one of the many student-run councils, or applying to become a Student Leader. 

Throughout the year, your RA will host programs and events for your community! Ask your front desk about upcoming events, look for posted advertisement, and follow @cpp_uhsevents on Instagram!

Getting involved in your community is a great way to make connections. One way to meet people in housing is by joining Inter-Hall Council. 

Inter-Hall Council (IHC) is an organization that serves residents by advocating for resident needs and planning fun, social programs. Within IHC there are other councils you can join from your community: 

  • Hall Council 
  • Traditional Halls
  • Residential Halls 
  • Suites Council 
  • Residential Suites 

Each council has student senators that help plan/advocate for their community. For more information on Inter-Hall Council, Hall Council, or Suites Council as your RA and look for posted advertisement! 

Student Leader Information

University Housing Services offer multiple Student Leader roles each year. While each role has different responsibilities, all Student Leaders are an essential part of providing a positive experience for students living on campus and supporting the UHS mission & values. 

Our Student Leader team is a diverse group of individuals with different experiences, backgrounds, ideas, and beliefs, but they all share the common goal. Student Leaders provide advice, support, plan events, advocate for their fellow students and most importantly strive to improve the overall experience for UHS students. 

Serving as a Student Leader with UHS provides individuals several benefits: 

  • Gain greater understanding of CPP resources & services 
  • Growing individual’s personal leadership skills 
  • Increased understanding of Identity, Accessibility, and various topic affecting students 
  • Receive mentorship from full-time staff members 
  • Build strong friendships that will continue beyond your time a CPP 
  • Develop interpersonal and professional skill that will assisting you’re your field after graduation 

Applications for all student leader positions will open December 17, 2021 and will close January 31, 2022. Interested students can access the application by logging in to the UHS Housing Portal and clicking the “Jobs at University Housing Service” tab. 

  

A completed application requires interested students to submit a resume, answer some basic demographic questions, and submit their answers to 4-5 supplemental questions. Individuals that meet the position requirements and display the skills to serve as a student leader in the application will be offered a 30-minute zoom interview with two staff members. Interviews will occur February 21 – 25, 2022. Final notification of application status will be provided to all applicants on March 16, 2022. 

  

Please review this page for small descriptions of each position and our timeline for the 2022-2023 Selection Year. For full descriptions and requirements for all positions check out the University Housing Services MyBar page at https://calpolypomona.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/uhs. 

  

*All offers of student leader positions are based on anticipated occupancy for the 2022-2023 academic year. If number of students residing on campus decreases due to COVID 19 or other factors the number of available positions will decrease and could result in offers being rescinded* 

Student Leader Academic Year Positions

Throughout the academic year University Housing offers several Student Leader positions ranging from Resident Advisor, Event Lead, and Inter-Hall Council Executive Officer. 

The primary responsibility of the Resident Advisor is to provide safety and security while building community in each of the residential halls and suites. Community building is accomplished through programs, socials, and enforcing community standards established by University Housing Services and by the residents of a building. 

  

Position Requirements 

  • 2.3 or higher semester & cumulative GPA 
  • Must be in good judicial standing with UHS & CPP 
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student at CPP for the 2022-2023 Academic year 

  

Term of Appointment: July 2022 – May 2023 

The primary responsibility of UHS Event staff is provide high quality social and education events for on campus students. All events are designed to provide a well-rounded co-curricular experience that promotes a sense of belonging and overall success at CPP. Past events have included Advisor Power Hour, Let Get Panda, and Get Spirited Away Event Leads also provide passive educational opportunities through weekly newsletters which highlight life and academic skills. 

  

Position Requirements 

  • 2.3 or higher semester & cumulative GPA 
  • Must be in good judicial standing with UHS & CPP 
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student at CPP for the 2022-2023 Academic year 

  

Term of Appointment: July 2022 – August 2023 

Interhall Council serves as the student governance group within the UHS community and strives to improve the overall experience of students through events, advocacy, leadership development, and service. IHC officers provide leadership training to first year students seminars, retreats, and attendance at regional & national conferences. IHC officers also advocate for student concerns through hosting advocacy nights with campus offices, collaboration with ASI Senate, and meetings with UHS administrators. IHC also hosts several annual large-scale events each year, most notable are Carnival of Fright, Night At the Angels, IHC Gala, and Aspire to Inspire Leadership Conference 

  

Position Requirements 

  • 2.0 or higher semester & cumulative GPA 
  • Must be in good judicial standing with UHS & CPP 
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student at CPP for the 2022-2023 Academic Year 
  • Must complete OSLCC Club & Organization Registration Education process 

  

Term of Appointment: July 2023 – May 2023 

  

*IHC Officer Selection is done by election in Mid-March and does not follow the standard application process* 

Student Leader Summer Positions

Throughout summer University Housing provides a variety of Student Leader positions. 

The primary responsibility of the Summer Resident Advisor is to provide safety and security while building community in each of the residential halls and suites with summer residents. Community building is accomplished through programs, socials, and enforcing community standards established by University Housing Services and by the residents of a building. 

  

Position Requirements 

  • 2.3 or higher semester & cumulative GPA 
  • Must be in good judicial standing with UHS & CPP 
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student at CPP for the Spring 2022 and Fall 2023 Terms 

  

Term of Appointment: May 2022 – August 2022 

The primary responsibility of the Resident Advisor is to provide safety and security while building community in each of the residential halls and suites. Community building is accomplished through programs, socials, and enforcing community standards established by University Housing Services and by the residents of a building.  

  

Position Requirements 

  • 2.3 or higher semester & cumulative GPA 
  • Must be in good judicial standing with UHS & CPP 
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student at CPP for the Spring 2022 and Fall 2023 Terms 

  

Term of Appointment: May 2022 – August 2022 

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications open in Mid-December each year for the next academic year. Applications for the 2022-2023 academic year will open December 17, 2021. 

To be considered in good judicial standing you cannot be on UHS or Campus disciplinary probation

Applications can be found by logging into the UHS Housing Portal and click the tab labeled “Job at University Housing Services” 

Student Leaders with UHS have diverse experiences, perspectives, and beliefs and thus it is hard to identify specific traits of a successful candidate. However, UHS traditionally seeks applicants with the following skills 

  • On campus involvement (IE: clubs, event attendance, undergrad research, etc.) 
  • An understanding of how to interact with and support individuals of multiple identities 
  • Ability to effectively manage the time commitments of being a student and a student leader 
  • A drive and commitment to support fellow students and create a positive experience 
  • Ability to think critically and address concerns, violations of policy, and respond to emergencies 

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