Residence Halls Support Staff
Applications are currently closed for support staff for the 2008-09 academic year. Position notifications will be made before April 10th by e-mail. Applications will be held for a maximum of one academic year.
All applications for 2008-2009 Support Staff positions (excluding Support Staff Managers and Staff Assistants to the Hall Director) must be completed online, through this site starting February 29.
Hiring will occur in phases. Support Staff Managers and Staff Assistants to the HDs will be hired first. All remaining positions will be hired next. (Hall Desk Associates, Mail Clerks, and Night Monitors, and Residence Life Central Office staff) Final word on your application should be given to you by Friday, April 18th, 2008 (regardless of the application deadline).
If you are considered for a position that requires an interview, you will be contacted via email to schedule that meeting.
Application Deadlines
- All Positions - Applications available to complete on-line February 29, 2008 and are due by 5:00PM on March 31, 2008.
Note: You can apply for multiple positions by indicating your ranked preference on the application.
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Positions Descriptions: (Download Descriptions)
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Hall Desk Associate |
Hall Desk Associates are the principal contact for residents using hall services. Customer service is an important required skill as employees will be distributing packages, checking out equipment, and answering general hall questions. Desk Associates are also responsible for a small cash draw where residents make change and purchase stamps. Desk Associates are expected to assist in other tasks as assigned. Hall Desk Associates are needed in all halls. |
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Payment Options: Scholarship, Work-Study |
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Hours per Week: 5 hours for Scholarship students 5-20 for Work-Study |
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Hall Desk Mail Clerk |
The Mail Clerk is responsible for distributing the mail and logging all packages that are delivered to the hall desk. The Mail Clerk also forwards misdirected mail and maintains the forwarding address database. Mail Clerks are needed in all halls. Preferred work hours are during mail delivery (anywhere between 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM). |
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Payment Options: Scholarship, Work-Study |
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Hours per Week: 5 hours for Scholarship students 5-20 for Work-Study |
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Night Monitor |
Night Monitors manage the building’s secure night time entrance. They make sure that all persons entering the building either live there or are signed in by someone who does. They also work with hall staff to ensure that all people entering the building are safe. The Night Monitors also unlock the doors of the building in the morning. Night Monitors are needed in all halls except the apartments. |
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Payment Options: Scholarship, Work-Study, Institutional |
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Hours per Week: 5 hours for Scholarship students 5-20 for Work-Study, Institutional students |
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Support Staff Manager |
Support Staff Managers oversee the day-to-day operations of the Hall Desk and Night Monitor stations. They serve as the main supervisor for the support staff in the residence hall. They complete reviews of current staff and play a key role in hiring new staff members. They set the work schedule for employees and help track hours and worker payment. Managerial and customer service skills are very important and will be further honed through this position. Previous experience as a Res Life staff member (support staff, SA, etc.) is recommended. Some Managers are asked to attend the weekly hall staff meeting. A short interview may be required for this position. More Information |
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Payment Options: Scholarship, Work-Study, Institutional Note: Special Institutional Pay of $7.17/hour |
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Hours per Week: 10 - 20 Hours |
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News and Events Coordinator |
The Coordinators are expected to stop in the hall office once each day to hang any event posters that have been delivered. The bulletin boards for these posters are located throughout the residence hall. Coordinators are also expected to remove old signs from the bulletin boards and assist the hall director with other building-wide publicity. |
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Payment Options: Scholarship, Work-Study |
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Hours per Week: 5 hours |
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Staff Assistant to the Hall Director |
Staff Assistants work directly with a hall director. They assist the director in daily operations of the office and special tasks as assigned. Staff Assistants work closely with students and other offices, so professionalism and high customer service skills are essential. Previous experience as a Res Life staff member (support staff, SA, etc.) is recommended. A small interview may be required for this position. |
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Payment Options: Scholarship, Work-Study, Institutional |
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Hours per Week: 5 - 15 Hours Per Week |
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Residence Life Central Office Staff |
Central Staff members are the primary contact for students coming to the Residence Life main office, Staff members assist with a number of tasks, including answering the phones, working with residents and parents, and coordinating with other departments on behalf of Residence Life. Well developed skills in customer service are very important. Previous experience as a Res Life staff member (support staff, SA, etc.) is recommended. A small interview may be required for this position. |
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Payment Options: Scholarship, Work-Study, Institutional |
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Hours per Week: 5 - 15 Hours Per Week |