Enlistment of Volunteer to Serve as Resident Tutor for I-House (Application period: 11 – 24 August)

11 to 24 August 2023

All full-time degree-holding staff and full-time postgraduate students

ihouse@cuhk.edu.hk

International House

The International House (“I-House”), managed by the Office of Student Affairs, is a residential complex providing on-campus accommodation to undergraduate students of CUHK.  I-House is also a platform to promote cultural diversity and inclusivity.  We are now seeking candidates (males & females) with multicultural experiences, good language proficiency, and a strong track record of organizing extra-curricular activities.  Experience as a resident tutor and knowledge of Mental Health First Aid would be considered as advantages.

Post Description and Specification

All full-time degree-holding staff and full-time postgraduate students are welcome to apply.  The successful applicant will be nominated as a voluntary Resident Tutor and should be available for duty from 1 September 2023 to 31 July 2024, renewable subject to mutual agreement.  This is not employment either on a full-time or part-time basis and is not regarded as concurrent employment with the University.  There will not be any allowance/remuneration or any other employee benefits for the provision of this volunteer service.   The successful applicant will be provided with accommodation in a single room at I-House, room assignment subject to the decision of I-House management.

Resident Tutors report to the Wardens and their duties are:

• Assist the Wardens in maintaining discipline at I-House;
• Offer support, advice, and care to residents;
• Handle emergency cases;
• Assist in the check-in and check-out exercises;
• Monitor residents’ usage of hostel facilities;
• Plan and organize resident activities, and support the activities hosted by residents;
• Provide guidance to the Resident Association;
• Perform other duties assigned by the Wardens and I-House management office.

On-duty requirement

• Attend shifts according to a roster that includes weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays;
• Minimum 5 days per month to be on the roster;
• Stay in I-House from 2200-0700 on the duty dates and could be reached on the rest of the hours on the duty dates.

Application

Please complete and return the application form (LINK) to the Office of Student Affairs by email to ihouse@cuhk.edu.hk on or before 24 August 2023 (Thursday). A personal statement about your interests, skills, and reason for application would be appreciated.  Please use “Application for I-House Tutor – Confidential” as the email subject.