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Summer Operations Assistants report to the Coordinator of Housing Operations and the Assistant Director of University Conferences. SOAs perform a variety of duties to assist the daily operations of residential facilities. These positions will challenge the abilities of the chosen candidates and offer them valuable business skills in communication and organization, as well as a basic understanding of facilities management. Although weekly schedules may vary, SOAs will work approximately 10 hours per week in and around the residence halls on central and Clairmont Campuses. In addition, SOAs will serve on the on-call rotation.

The ideal candidate for this position should be organized, dependable, mature, responsible, and have strong administrative skills. Summer staff members must be able to function effectively as both a leader and a member of a team consisting of facilities and conferences staff. Summer staff members must be able to work independently, multi-task, and accept constructive feedback. Work conditions will require that summer staff members be able to endure the elements of the summer and put forth some physical exercise (walking stairs, light lifting, etc.)

Responsibilities

Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Inspections of residential facilities: check for damages, ensure repairs have been made, create lists for paint or maintenance items, other inspection items as needed
• Subit, track, and follow up on work orders, damage assessments and billing paperwork
• Escort contractors into rooms and apartments: unlock and lock doors, verify work is completed
• Inventory and database management: tag assets and import data
• Assist with moving furniture and equipment as needed
• Attend mandatory training sessions and staff meetings as requested
• Serve on the on call rotation for Clairmont Campus (averaging once every two weeks). On call hours are typically from 8:00pm - 8:00am on weekdays and 5:00pm - 12:00am on weekends.
• Staff the summer resident information desk (open 8:00am - 8:00pm weekdays, 12:00pm - 5:00pm weekends), including answering phone calls, assisting with lockouts, and handling check-ins and check-outs
• Be knowledgable of guests on campus and how to assist them in a professional manner
• Handle financial information and tenant fees
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Must be an Emory or Oxford student in good academic and judicial standing.
• Must be able to commit to the entire summer dates of employment (May 15 - August 17, 2013).
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher if enrolled in summer course(s).
• SOAs may take classes and/or have another job during the summer, as long as these don't interfere with completing one's responsibilties.
• Must possess an excellent customer service work ethic.

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Employment Dates

Dates of employment for Summer 2013 are from Wednesday, May 15, 2013 through Saturday, August 17, 2013. There may be optional, hourly paid shift work available outside of these dates.

Summer Operations Assistants may take one four-day vacation during the summer. SOAs must submit vacation requests by June 5, 2013.

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Remuneration

From May 15 through August 17, SOAs will receive housing in an apartment at Clairmont Campus in exchange for their 10 hours per week of work and serving on the on-call rotation. Please note that during this time period, there is no hourly compensation for these shifts other than free housing.

During potential hourly shifts, SOAs will be paid at a rate of $8.50/hour for each shift they work.

Summer housing assignments will end on approximately August 17, 2013. At this time, we will transition you to your fall on-campus housing assignment (if applicable) or you will need to move off-campus if you will not be living on-campus for the fall semester.

 

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Application

Please submit the following to apply:

• A completed application form. (Download Application)
• A resume and listing of activities in which you are involved.

Complete applications and resumes must be submitted via email to Josh Gilbert (joshua.b.gilbert@emory.edu) by 5PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

 

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Additional Information

For additional information, please contact:

Josh Gilbert, Coordinator of Housing Operations
Office of Residence Life & Housing
Emory University
DUC/Drawer B
Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: 404.727.8848
Email: joshua.b.gilbert@emory.edu

 

Emory University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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