Summer Student Assistant

Summer Student Assistant Position Description

The summer session has a different pace and focus than other quarters in the academic year. While there are other duties, the role of a SA in the summer will focus on the following:

Safety and Security

  • Serve in an after-hours capacity (on-duty) as well as rotating day and weekend shifts (note: an SA will be on duty and carry a university-provided cell phone any time the University Residential Life Office is closed)
  • Address policy violations and report concerns to appropriate staff/offices
  • Perform safety and security duty rounds and other inspections of building
  • Work in conjunction with Area Coordinator on-call, Counseling and Psychological Services, Community Service Officers and University Police, as needed

Community Development

  • Connect with residents throughout building with a focus on your assigned area
  • Be present in the hall a minimum of four nights each week including at least one weekend night
  • Promote weekly activities, typically opportunities in Evanston or the Chicago-area
  • Host at least one program for residents over the course of the summer.

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Administrative tasks as assigned by an AC or RHC in conjunction with hall opening, hall closing, occupancy verification, and documentation of incidents
  • Serves as the liaison with Conferences and Food Service, University Housing.
  • Administration, Housekeeping, and other offices
  • Assist in operational matters as needed
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with supervisors
  • Complete all trainings and staff activities such as staff dinner
  • Perform other duties as requested by an AC or RHC

Qualifications

  • Full-time student or recent NU graduate. Hiring preference given to students with experience as NU Community Assistants or staff hired for the upcoming academic year.
  • Ability to fulfill shifts per rotating schedules and attend all training as required.
  • In good standing with NU (academic & disciplinary) and experience with living on-campus
  • Committed to learning, leading, and serving our residents throughout the summer

Employment Information

Supervision: Area Coordinator(s) and a Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC) will directly supervise the day-to-day matters.

Dates of Employment: June 2012 - August 2012

Compensation: Room, board; when dining halls are open, voicemail

Application Process

The application process has closed for Summer 2012. Watch for details in the 2013 Spring Quarter for summer employment opportunities for Summer 2013.