Summer Student Assistant / Summer Conference Assistant
Summer Student Assistant (SA) and Summer Conference Assistant (SCA) Position Descriptions
SA and SCAs are part-time student staff members (20 hours per week) for Residential Services.SAs will oversee the check in and check out of summer session residents residing in Foster Walker, provide evening and weekend safety and security monitoring, and plan social events for summer session residents. SCAs will assist with check in and out of larger conference groups residing across campus and will provide evening and weekend on-call duties for these summer conference groups. Both positions will collaborate and assist colleagues when needed. A strong work ethic and excellent customer relations’ skills are a must.
Safety and Security (SA and SCA)
- Serve in a duty rotation as well as rotating day and weekend shifts. SAs and SCAs will participate in a duty rotation, which involves carrying a university- provided cell phone any time the Residential Services office is closed
- Confront anyone suspected of violating University policies and report concerns to appropriate staff/offices
- Support student well-being and safety by collaborating with Residential Services staff on-call,Counseling and Psychological Services, Dean of Students staff, and/or University Police
Administrative Responsibilities (SA and SCA)
- Complete administrative tasks as assigned by Residential Services staff
- Assist in operational matters (e.g., resident check-in, check out)
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with supervisor
- Participate in all staff training's and development activities
- Perform other duties as requested by Residential Services staff
Community Development (SA only)
- Connect with residents throughout building with a focus on your assigned area
- Be available to residents in the hall a minimum of four nights each week including at least one weekend night ( some of these nights may also be when you are on duty)
- Promote weekly activities (typically opportunities in Evanston or the Chicago-area)
- Plan and host at least one social program for residents over the course of the summer
Conference Responsibilities (SCA only)
- Provide quality customer service to all guests
- Offer helpful information about campus and the city of Evanston
- Participate in prepping and inspecting rooms and common spaces prior to guest arrival
- Facilitate guest check-ins and check-outs:
- Assemble key packets for groups prior to check in
- Set up/take down tables on move-in/out days
- Assist guests with general move in/out needs
- Retrieve keys, record their return and replace them in correct key box
- Assist with the move-out process and damage assessments
- Any other conference-related tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
- Full-time Northwestern student or recent NU graduate. Hiring preference given to students with experience as NU Community Assistants
- Ability to fulfill shifts per rotating schedules and attend all training as required
- In good standing with NU (academic & student conduct) and experience with living on-campus
Employment Information
Supervision: SAs will be directly supervised by Residential Services live-in professional staff members. SCAs will be directly supervised by conference staff
Employment dates:
- Summer Conference Assistant 1(Monday, June 17 – Sunday, September 15, 2013)
- Summer Conference Assistant 2 (Sunday June 23 – Friday, August 30, 2013)
- Summer Student Assistant (Sunday, June 23- Sunday, August 18, 2013)
Compensation: Room, board; when dining halls are open, voicemail; stipend of $150 per week (paid once a month)
How to Apply
All applicants must submit a written application, description of availability and a letter of reference by the deadline. Submitting a resume is optional. Email the completed applications to Natalia Ruszaj at natalia.ruszaj@northwestern.edu.
Application Timeline
- Applications due: May 13
- Interviews: May 15-17
- Decision letters sent: May 20
- Candidate decisions due: May 24