SJA Position Description

I . Position Overview
The Social Justice Advocate ( SJA ) position is a ____________________ - ____________________ per week , live - in , student leader position in Housing & Residential Education within the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Utah . ____________________ support the HRE goal of developing an inclusive and engaged community where all members thrive . SJAs support residents regardless of race , class , gender , sexual orientation , religion , age , size , ability , and a variety of other aspects surrounding identity on campus .
As a team , the Social Justice Advocates manage the ____________________ ____________________ ( Benchmark Plaza 820 ) and ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ( Kahlert Village ) and develop personal relationships with all students that enter those spaces , including residents and students from underrepresented and marginalized communities to support collegiate success , foster a culture of belonging , and promote personal development . A Social Justice Advocate is supervised by and reports directly to the Resident Director for Social Justice and works collaboratively within a team of Social Justice Advocates .

II . Duties & Responsibilities
Community Development Strategies
? On an on - going basis , directly outreach to residents from ____________________ and ____________________ communities to support their success within Housing and Residential Education .
? Implement pre - made lesson plans through a variety of strategies : holding ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ / ____________________ ____________________ hours , creating
and promoting large - scale events , making bulletin boards and print campaigns , and outreach to student groups .
o Engage students in conversation as outlined by the Residential Learning Model during events and Equity Lounge / Living Room hours .
? Align all strategies with a Residential Learning Model to promote ____________________ ____________________ , ____________________ of ____________________ , and ____________________ ____________________ .
? Execute ____________________ ____________________ including logging information and recording data from outreach and attendance .
? Engage students and staff while being ____________________ of ____________________ ( race , ethnicity , age , socio - economic status , gender identity / expression , sexual orientation , religion , country of origin , etc . )
? Support additional HRE Student Leaders : Resident Advisors and Residence Hall Association .
o ____________________ and ____________________ RHA opening events in August .
o Promote and attend at least ____________________ RHA events per semester .
o Promote and support the overall efforts of the Educational Initiatives team
o Actively participate in their own residential community under the leadership of a Resident Advisor .
? Foster a culture of belonging by being present in their community ( ie . using an open door policy )
? Role model healthy behaviors - i . e . sleep , balancing academic and social life , ____________________ ____________________ , etc . Supervision
? Meet at least bi - weekly , as determined by supervisor , with direct supervisor in a one - on - one meeting .
? Attend weekly staff meetings on Mondays from ____________________ : 00pm - ____________________ : 00pm , during the academic year , except during university closures or breaks .
? Discuss time off / nights away with your supervisor . SJAs are expected to be in the community no later than ____________________ : ____________________ am every night , including weekends , with a maximum of 16 nights away a semester .
? Follow the overnight guest policy as outlined by HRE ; students must register guests in the housing portal and may have up to ____________________ ____________________ per semester .
? Attend all scheduled trainings , including an intensive in - person training prior to fall semester from Sunday August ____________________
, 2020 ? Sunday August ____________________ 2020 .
Administrative Tasks
? Promote and manage the Equity Lounge / Living Room , at least ____________________ hours every week ( excluding University holidays or Breaks )
? Ethically use resident personal information , keys and building access .
? Complete necessary forms , transition reports , and paperwork including ethical budget management .
? Consistently check and promptly respond to e - mails and other forms of communication .
? Other duties as assigned including : managing social media , attending Student Leader Council , and writing OfThe - Month nominations , promoting the annual Resident Satisfaction Survey , etc .
Community Relations
? Acquire working knowledge of residents and university resources and refer residents to appropriate resources to support their success .
? Maintain positive communication with residents , students , and professional staff including Housing & Residential Education Administrative Services staff , Facilities staff and Custodial Staff .
? Develop relationships and community within the broader Student Leader team beyond their area
? Coordinate or represent the department on committees such as recruitment activities , interviews , student leader council or other projects as assigned and or / outlined .
Emergency / Crisis Response & Policies
? Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the Housing and Residential Education Resident Policies and Responsibilities
? Understand and implement responsibilities as a ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ and Mandatory Reporter .
? Respond to emergency situations as directed by HRE Staff and emergency responders .
? Learn and execute policy and protocols to document policy violations , document information regarding students of concern , submit maintenance work - requests , and implement emergency response as directed by HRE Staff and ____________________ ____________________ .
III . Position Requirements
? Maintain full - time student status of at least ____________________ and no more than ____________________ undergraduate credit hours per semester , unless a credit hour exemption is requested and approved by HRE . For graduate level students , maintain at least 9 and no more than 12 credit hours .
? Serve for an academic year , early - August to mid - May .
? Maintain a commitment to collegiate success , including Grade Point Average expectations :
o Hold and maintain a ____________________ . ____________________ GPA at the time of position acceptance and throughout their service .
? Remain free of any disciplinary sanctions imposed through the University conduct system
? Be in and remain in good financial standing with Housing & Residential Education .
? Limit other employment and extracurricular activities to ____________________ hours or less including travel time . If ____________________ or more of these hours are worked at the Peterson Heritage Center front desk or mailroom , Marriot Honors Community Desk or Lassonde Studios front desk , then you are allowed up to ____________________ hours of extracurricular activities . All extracurricular activities and work commitments must be pre - approved through RD / GA .
IV . Compensation
? Social Justice Advocates receive a credit towards their Housing U account valued at the cost of a room in a 3 bedroom apartment in Shoreline Ridge , Benchmark Plaza , or a space in Kahlert Village . Any room may be selected to live in and the Social Justice Advocate is responsible for any additional cost of the room after the credit has been applied .
? Student Leaders are responsible for any fee associated with optional services requested . ( ie . Bed Lofts )
? A Block ____________________ Meal Plan
? Residence Hall Association dues
V . Additional Information :
? Student Leaders are required to return to campus by 10am on Wednesday , January ____________________ , 2021 to resume job responsibilities . All Student Leaders are able to return on Tuesday , January ____________________ , 2021 .
? Only Lassonde Studios , Marriott Honors Community , Shoreline Ridge , Benchmark Plaza , and Kahlert Village are opened during Winter Break including holidays .