You will need to upload a resume and cover letter to your application.
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Student Staff Positions:
General Student Staff Expectations
Student Staff Members for University Housing should:- Have and maintain a 2.5 GPA for each term and a 2.5 culmlative GPA while employed
- Be in good judicial standing with the University and University Housing
- Have a positive attitude about the work that they do
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner
- Alternate employment may be limited depending on position
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- All positions are contingent upon completion of a successful background check
Resident Assistant
Resident Assistants (RAs) have the most direct and regular contact with our residence hall students. Their primary responsibility is to act as a facilitator for the residence hall community and to enhance the social, educational, and cultural development of each of their residents, which typically includes planning and hosting events within the residence halls. The RA works to help students through challenges and helps celebrate their successes. They serve on a nightly duty rotation to assist students with a variety of concerns and to keep the residence halls safe and secure.
Resident Manager
Resident Managers (RMs) work primarily with the tenants and their families in Student Apartments & Family Housing. RMs serve as quality customer service providers, general resources, and community facilitators through various events and initiatives. RMs support the academic mission of the University by providing a safe, healthy, and educationally purposeful living environment for all residents of Student Apartments & Family Housing. RMs serve on a nightly duty rotation to assist tenants with a variety of concerns and to keep the community safe and secure.
Conference Assistant
Conference Assistants (CAs) have the most direct and regular contact with conference and University guests staying in SOU’s residential conference facilities. CAs represent SOU as providers of quality customer service, assist with housing and dining opportunities, and are general resources for our guests. CAs support the academic mission of the University by serving the educational opportunities within conference programs. The summer CA position is a 40 hours per week position, with academic CA positions holding 20 hours per week. CAs serve on a nightly duty rotation to assist guests with a variety of concerns and to keep the community safe and secure.
Housing Office Assistant
The Housing Office Assistants (OAs) work to help tenants with payments, process room changes, sort and distribute mail and packages, and answer general questions about Housing. They are expected to provide quality and professional customer service to SOU students, families, faculty, staff, and guests. The Housing Office Assistant position is an hourly position. Students hired must be able to work at least 10 hours per week, with a maximum of 20 hours per week.
Leadership & Retention Administrative Assistant
The Leadership & Retention Administrative Assistant is a facilitator for the residence hall community and works to enhance the social, educational, cultural, and development of the residents by planning and hosting a variety of events and initiatives. This is a hourly position, students must be able to work 15-20 hours a week.
Administrative Assistant
University Housing hires multiple Administrative Assistants to assist with the day to day operations within Conferences, University Housing Office, and Residence Life. While each area has specific tasks associated with them, the Administrative Assistant is a self starter in a managing multiple projects at the same time. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to: submitting of maintenance requests, assisting with room change process, and scheduling meetings and reservations. These positions also assist with special projects and have a strong focus on detail and excellent written communication skills. This is a hourly position, students must be able to work 15-20 hours per week.
Have Questions?
Please send questions to becka@sou.edu
Social Media & Marketing Administrative Assistant
Social Media & Marketing Administrative Assistant works with the image of University Housing. Their primary responsibility is to create marketing and manage the social media sites for University Housing. This is a hourly position, students must be able to work 15-20 hours per week.