Living Learning Community Academic Resource and Interest Coordinator
Position Description
(UPDATED 12/3/15)
General function and scope of responsibility
The purpose of the Living Learning Community academic resource and interest coordinator (ARIC) is to serve as a
peer academic resource for all members of the Living Learning Community (LLC) In addition, the ARIC serves as a
general resource for the residence hall. This staff member will serve as an effective link between LLC members and
participating faculty, Residential Living staff and existing academic support services at the University of WisconsinStevens Point. This person will help students focus on a successful transition within and to the university
environment and encourages students to integrate in-class instruction with out-of-class experiences.
General duties and responsibilities
Administrative duties
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Participate in all in-hall and centralized training as assigned
• Participate in LLC-related and centralized committees
• Respect confidentiality
• Serve as an academic support staff member within the hall and keep appropriate housing staff member fully
informed of concerns and problems
• Role model appropriate behavior consistent with all hall staff expectations, Residential Living and
university policies, and state and federal laws
• Serve as a resource and referral link for all students in the hall
• Provide consultations on an individual basis with peers and fellow staff members. Attend all meetings as
assigned by the residence hall director (RHD)
• Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion as requested by your RHD, faculty members of Residential
Living central staff member; this could include weekly reports, centralized reports and LLC assessments
• Maintain resource files and current academic support information in the LLC resource room
• Attend all weekly meetings scheduled by your RHD (one-on-ones, staff meetings, etc.)
Programming and academic support
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Coordinate academic support programming for LLC participants-expectations will be determined in hall
• Maintain regular formal and informal contact with LLC participants, including meeting individually with
each participant once during the fall semester
• Serve as an academic resource for LLC members
• Provide an environment conducive for study groups
• Meet with your residence hall director on a regular basis to discuss issues directly related to LLC and
participants
• Serve as a liaison between LLC faculty and LLC participants
• Coordinate one LLC group meeting on a bi-weekly basis. The purpose of these meetings is to bring the
group together for additional programming and discussion on a variety of diverse topics related to
academics, study skills and first-year student transitions.
• Assist group members in the planning of social activities
Academic mission support
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Model academic interests and appropriate study skills
• Be aware of and communicate academic support services available to students
• Talk with students regularly pertaining to their academic and career development progress
Wellness life support
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Assist students in understanding how personal lifestyle choices affect the individual’s community health
Dealing with inappropriate behavior
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Report individuals or groups violating state, university or residence hall laws, rules, regulations or policies
according to procedures established by the university and your RHD
Development of staff relations
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Participate openly and honestly in communication with your RHD, your DM, other CAs and other
designated staff members
• Function as a team member with the housing staff to solve mutual concerns
• Offer input concerning processes and procedures
• Support the decision of the university, Residential Living, your RHD and the staff
• Convey accurate information related to decisions, policies, and actions of other staff members
Additional responsibilities
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Additional responsibilities may be assigned by your RHD or LLC coordinator to help meet the needs of
your hall. These responsibilities constitutes part of your employment agreement
Conditions of employment
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Upon applying, must be in at least your second semester of residence hall living or related experience
• Maintain a semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher. If your semester GPA is
1.50 or lower, your contract may be rescinded.
• May not exceed more than 16 credits unless you receive prior approval from your supervisor
• Upon applying , must be in at least your second semester of residence hall living or related experience
• May not participate in time-intensive academic coursework while a staff member where you would be in
session almost the entire day, every day. Such examples include, but are not limited to: student teaching,
“block 3” program for elementary education majors, early childhood integrated curriculum program,
secondary education English majors, law enforcement program at Midstate Technical College, and some
internships [the following are acceptable education courses to hold while a staff member, but need to be
discussed with your supervisor: exceptional education “block 3” and secondary and K-12 majors (except
English)].
• Give the ARIC position priority over all other activities except academics
• Must get approval from your supervisor before committing to any major extracurricular activities,
including officer positions and intercollegiate athletics. Some athletic and extracurricular program
schedules work better than others while being a staff member.
• Forego all other employment unless granted permission from your supervisor. If approved, additional
employment is limited to a maximum of eight (8) hours per week. Outside employment is discouraged,
especially in the first semester as a staff member.
• Be in good conduct standing with the university at the time the contract begins and have no further conduct
incidents after the contract is signed.
• Employment will require a criminal background check
• Model positive behaviors appropriate to the university community and behave in a manner consistent with
all the rules and regulations expected of all students and employees of UW-Stevens Point
• Fulfill individual hall requirements, including: program inning, desk, meetings, ongoing training, etc. set by
the RHD
• Live in the residence hall assigned whenever the university is in session. Your assignment will be based
upon your strengths and the needs of the hall. Final decision regarding placement will be determined by
the LLC program coordinator.
• Return to your residence hall prior to the fall and winter semesters (approximately 10 and three days early,
respectively) to participate in staff training programs, assist in the orientation of students to the residence
hall and be on campus the weekend when hall opens
• Must be able to return by the date specified by RHD prior to re-opening after any vacation period
(Thanksgiving break, winter break and spring break)
• Remain on campus, in the residence hall for closed weekends – which includes the opening weekend of
each semester and the weekend before final exams at the end of the academic year
• Some residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break. During each
of these periods, two staff in each open hall will be on duty. You may be required to work one of the break
periods. Staff members who do will receive additional compensation.
Compensation *
• Waiver of each year’s room prepayment
• Waiver of each semester’s fees for a double room (please note: this package does not include a meal plan)
• Stipend of $350 for semesters one and two; $400 for each semester there afterwards, so long as
performance is satisfactory