SIHP Manager

Responsibilities
Qualifications
Employment Dates
Remuneration
Application
Additional Information

The Summer Intern Housing Program Manager serves as the chief administrator of the Summer Intern Housing Program (SIHP). The SIHP Manager interacts on a professional level with interns living in University housing during the summer, Clairmont Campus Summer Staff, the professional staff of Clairmont Campus, and handles multiple administrative tasks within the Office of University Conferences. This highly visible, high energy, full-time, live-in position reports to the Assistant Director of University Conferences. During the summer months, the SIHP Manager will also be accountable to the Director of Clairmont Campus. The selected candidate will have his/her present skills and abilities challenged while developing new management and leadership capabilities within this demanding position.

The Office of University Conferences will hire one (1) SIHP Coordinator.

Applications are due Friday, November 11, 2011 by 5 PM.
Interviews for select candidates will take place between Monday, November 21, 2011 and Friday, December 2, 2011.
Decisions will be announced Friday, December 9, 2011.
Dates of employment are Wednesday, January 18, 2012 – Sunday, August 21, 2012.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

Participation and facilitation of weekly staff meetings with Clairmont Campus Conferences Assistants and the Assistant Director of Conferences.
Developing and maintaining a strong working relationship with the Clairmont Campus professional staff, including the Clairmont Campus Area Directors, Residence Hall Directors, and Director of Clairmont Campus. It is crucial to have excellent communication with the Clairmont Campus staff.
Assistance in supervision and training of Clairmont Campus Conference Assistants (CCCA). While CCCA report directly to the Assistant Director, the SIHP Manager is expected to enforce policy and supervise the staff’s daily operations in regards to the Summer Intern Housing Program and University Conferences.
Spring semester employment of 10 hours per week in the Office of University Conferences managing the processing of applications, room assignments and other duties pertinent to the preparation of SIHP.
Ensuring that appropriate written confirmation materials are sent to all approved applicants for housing through SIHP prior to their arrival.
Participating in interviewing and hiring of the Clairmont Campus Summer Staff and the Office of University Conferences staff in the spring semester.
Completing no less than 35 scheduled weekly office hours in the Clairmont Campus Community Office for the duration of SIHP, May 16, 2012 through August 21, 2012. These hours will include some evenings and weekends.
Providing a regular and consistent SIHP presence at the Clairmont Campus Community Office. The SIHP Manager will assist in creating a schedule to ensure there are adequate office hours staffed at the Clairmont Campus Community Office during evenings and weekends. S/he will also facilitate adequate staffing at the end of May, the beginning and end of June, and the beginning of July to facilitate handling of monthly payments of SIHP residents.
Coordinating SIHP guest check-ins and check-outs, including the management of all registration materials.
Orienting SIHP residents to the facilities and services available to them, as well as all applicable University policies.
Facilitating and attending programs for SIHP and Summer School participants. Programs should occur once a month, familiarize participants with Emory, Atlanta, and Clairmont Campus, and foster a sense of community in line with the mission of the Office of Residence Life and Housing.
Addressing the various needs of the program’s participants. This includes requests for apartment maintenance and repair services and reporting those problems to appropriate custodial and maintenance personnel in a timely fashion.
Compiling a running list of all vacant apartments and notifying the Assistant Director as apartments are available to be cleaned.
Coordinating the inspection of all apartments in use for SIHP during the summer. These inspections will take place before SIHP participants move in, once in July, and after they move out.
Managing SIHP billing procedures as well as maintaining accurate financial records on the account status of each participant. This includes collecting monthly rent payments and enforcing late rent payment policies.
Compiling SIHP financial data into a revenue report each month.
Working with Residence Life and Housing accountants to organize and facilitate the deposit of SIHP rent, including relaying accurate financial information to participants.
Developing and maintaining written rosters, reports and records pertinent to SIHP operations. Updated rosters should be provided to Clairmont Campus support staff every two weeks.
Communicating all requests for late interim housing to the Area Directors and Operations staff.
Assisting in the coordination and support of on-call responsibilities. On-call services are provided for emergencies and other guest assistance when the Community Office is closed.
Serving on the Clairmont Campus Pager rotation.
Communicating with mail services representatives to set up the SIHP mail room, assign mailboxes and ensure keys to access mail are provided to participants.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A current Emory senior or graduate student in good academic and judicial standing. Current juniors may be considered, but must show exceptional maturity and potential. The selected applicant CANNOT enroll in summer course work, or take outside employment.
Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and ongoing programs.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrable skills in detail management, organization, and assertiveness.
Familiarity with Emory’s residential facilities is helpful but not required.
Experience with Windows XP, as well as typing, word processing, and database skills.
Supervisory and/or management experience, especially with college-aged students.
A valid driver’s license.
All staff must take a Defensive Driving course during training if they do not have a current Defensive Driving certificate.

Employment Dates

Dates of employment are Wednesday, January 18, 2012 – Sunday, August 21, 2012. Candidates who will not be able to stay through August 21 must include this information in their application. Additionally there will be a spring orientation session the selected applicant must attend.

The SIHP Manager will be allowed one four-day vacation period during the summer. The SIHP Manager must request this time at least two weeks in advance. Requests will be approved based upon the workload during the requested time period.

Remuneration

A stipend of $4,000.00, paid in four monthly installments of $1,000.00. You will be paid on the last working day of May, June, July, and August. Since you are not considered a full-time student during the summer, you will be subject to all federal and state taxes, including FICA.
An hourly rate will be paid for hours worked during the academic school semester.
A furnished private bedroom and bathroom at Clairmont Campus will be provided during time of summer employment. This also includes parking and membership at the Student Activities and Academics Center.

Application

Please submit the following

A completed application form. (Download here)
A resume and listing of activities in which you are involved.
Two completed recommendation forms. (Download here)

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact:

Office of University Conferences
Emory University
DUC/Drawer B
Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: (404) 727-0428 | Fax: (404) 727-4774
http://www.emory.edu/CONFERENCES
conferences@emory.edu

Emory University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.