Vanderbilt Pre-College Residential Logistics Assistant; Summer

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Location:

Nashville, TN
Type:
Non-Residential or Residential

Reports to:

Head of Residential Logistics

Job Description:

The Residential Logistics Assistant provides critical operational support for residential programs, ensuring that essential processes run efficiently behind the scenes. Responsibilities include coordinating check-in and check-out operations, organizing and distributing student materials and SWAG, and supporting a variety of residential logistics needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and contributing to a high-quality student experience through operational excellence.

Flexible weekend hours are required during program check-in/check-out days and select weekends throughout the summer.

Perks:

Your summer includes:

• - Making a difference through investing in the lives of gifted and high-achieving young scholars.
• - Working on the campus of a nationally known institution.
• - Adding a unique experience to your resume.
• - Joining a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about developing talent in gifted students.
• - Competitive compensation with some meals provided.

Expectations:

Within their wide array of duties and responsibilities, Pre-College Residential Logistics Assistants are expected to:

• - Be a role model for all student participants and colleagues.
• - Uphold and exemplify community values, regulations, and expectations.
• - Curate a safe, cordial, and supportive residential community for all students and staff.
• - Enthusiastically adapt and pivot as needed to ensure optimal, engaging, and safe residential experiences.
• - Collaborate with Assistants from other departments to ensure a positive community culture.
• - Maintain an organized and efficient system of monitoring program supplies and inventory.
• - Assist with various administrative duties and processes to ensure smooth operations.
• - Thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment that requires continuing flexibility, a positive and caring attitude, and collaboration.
• - Adhere to PTY’s policies related to confidentiality.
• - Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will:

• - Be a current undergraduate student, graduate student or professional.
• - Demonstrate exceptional maturity and character.
• - Possess cultural sensitivity awareness and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• - Have experience with program coordination, retail, or customer service.
• - Embody a strong team player ethic and sense of humor.
• - Be able to successfully and positively communicate with individuals of all ages, experiences, and roles.
• - Successfully pass the Vanderbilt University criminal background check and online training for working with minors.
• - Agree to adhere to all duties before, during, and after the program as outlined in the staff materials.
• - Must be able to traverse distances of at least one mile, including stairs, with or without accommodation.
• - Must be able to lift and/or maneuver at least 40 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Compensation:

• $16.00/hr (Non-Residential)
• $12.00/hr (Residential; Housing and Meals provided)

* This position is eligible for the returning PTY seasonal staff incentive.

Program Dates and Times:*

For a detailed schedule, please see  .

The typical weekday shift is 11am-7pm in addition to extensive weekend hours.

* dates subject to change