Student Employee - Summer Conference

Description

The Summer Conference Staff member is an employee of the Office of University Housing. Responsibilities include assisting in summer conferences, front desk services in Crossing & Foster/Knox, and miscellaneous assignments and other tasks for the successful completion of the summer conference and front desk programs.

• Coordinate registration of conference groups.
• Assist with the preparation of conference meeting rooms if requested.
• Act as a resource person, limit‑setter, and referral agent to conference groups.
• Perform checks of guest rooms prior to arrival and after a group departs.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned by conference or housing staff.
• Attend training for the position.
• Answer all incoming telephone calls (take messages, transfer, etc.), in a courteous and appropriate manner to reflect the business‑like atmosphere.
• Be aware of all specific area procedures, Housing and University policies and follow them accordingly.
• Assume administrative duties as assigned (example: filing, bulletin boards, etc.) by the University Housing Staff.
• Follow all equipment/supplies checkout procedures.
• Be aware of emergency procedures and follow them accordingly.
• Maintain a communication flow with on‑duty and off‑duty staff members as needed.
• Maintain a professional and efficient working environment.
• Report maintenance needs properly and follow up with maintenance concerns.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Be responsible for distribution of change; receiving, sorting and distribution of U.S. and campus mail; check out keys and key inventory; run errands; and provide other services as approved by University Housing.
• Be observant of and follow all safety and security measures while on duty.
• Assume other duties as assigned by University Housing.
• May work for another on‑campus department during the summer with prior knowledge and approval.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a 2.0 grade point average, both cumulative and semester, based on Fall GPA.
• Not on any form of probation (disciplinary, academic, etc.)
• Experience living in university owned housing (required at least 2 semesters prior to summer)
• Ability to work between 0 and 40 hours per week. (Hours vary with volume of conference guests and summer enrollment status)
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations quickly. Mobility throughout campus buildings is essential.
• Must be enrolled for classes in either the Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 semester(s).
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Must be available to work or attend training May 11 & 12 and May 19–22.
• Must be able to complete all university required hiring paperwork prior to the start date of the job.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Ability to remain calm and react rationally and responsibly to guest concerns.
• Ability to handle a flexible work schedule.

• An apartment with a roommate (optional) in a designated summer conference staff apartment (Not the CROSSING, Greenwood, or Central Village) and current minimum wage per hour worked.

• Employment dates are May 11, 2026, through August 12, 2026.
• Days and hours vary based on camp schedule.

Full‑time staff & 12‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part‑time benefits‑eligible positions:
Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions:
Benefits are not included.

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