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Summer & Pre-Semester Assistant
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Job ID 6808
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Summer (Stipend)
Employer Residential Life
Date Posted Apr 17, 2024
Category Residential Life
Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support your fellow students and gain valuable skills? Look no further! We're seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our team as Summer & Pre-Semester Assistants (SPSAs). As an SPSA, you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth housing operations over the summer and during pre-semester activities.

Summer & Pre-Semester Assistants (SPSAs) are live-on student staff members who are responsible for supporting housing operations throughout the summer, starting in late May until returner move-in weekend. SPSAs will work about 20 hours per week. SPSAs will work with the Pre-Semester Coordinator (SPSC) and the Assistant Director for Residential Services (ADR) alongside the Summer Residence Hall Director. 

During the summer, SPSAs will manage residential keys, assist residents with inquiries, manage the residential life inbox, and hold office hours in the summer residence hall (Dupre Hall.) SPSAs will help with Summer Housing Closing. SPSAs may also help with other administrative tasks from Residential Life. All SPSAs will live in Dupre in the Summer. All students (including SPSAs) will stay in their Spring 24 housing assignment until May 18th. Everyone living in Summer Housing will move over to Dupre Hall. 

During Pre-Semester (August 14th - August 26th) SPSAs will need to check students into their fall assignments, manage storage shifts, and ensure that spaces and keys are ready for fall move-in. SPSAs will also be asked to do passive programming with Pre-Semester students and assist with first year move-in on August 26th. SPSAs will serve in the student on-call rotation until Resident Assistants have been trained in. SPSAs will move into their fall assignments prior to pre-semester. 

All SPSAs will have the ability to take time away from their role and are encouraged to work with the ADR on time away needs!

 

 

Restricted dates for vacation time (all students must be able to work during this time.)

  • May 10 from noon-2pm. (Staff Training) 

  • May 13 from noon-4pm. (Last Wave of Closing/ Transitional Housing begins) 

  • May 18 from 9:00am -4:00pm (Summer Housing Move-In.) 

  • July 31 from 9:00am-4:00pm (Summer Housing Move-Out.)

  • August 14 from 9:00am-4:00pm (First Day of Pre-Semester.)

  • August 26 from  7:30am-4:00pm on (First Year Move-In.)  

  • August 31 - September 1 from 7:30- 4:30pm (Returner Move-In.)

Other things to know:

 

  • SPSAs report to the Assistant Director of Residential Life, Summer Residence Hall Director, and The Summer & Pre-Semester Coordinator (SPSC.) 

  • SPSAs must live on-campus during the duration of Summer and Pre-semester. 

  • SPSAs will serve on an on-call rotation from May 13th - August 26th. 

  • SPSAs are expected to work from May 10 through September 2nd. 

  • Training will start on May 10th from noon-2pm. 

  • Staff must be able to attend weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30pm. 

SPSAs need to live on campus and Residential Life will cover the cost of Summer Housing. SPSAs will receive a $2,400 stipend in addition to the free Summer Housing. SPSAs will need to purchase their own meal plan. 

 

What You’ll Do: Job Responsibilities

  • Checking students into and out of housing using RL housing software

  • Handling residence hall keys and managing key inventory

  • Communicating with RHD and ADR

  • Attending weekly staff meetings

  • Serve as part of on-call rotation

    • Interior and Exterior rounds of Summer Housing facility (Dupre)

    • Respond to residents’ calls overnight when on duty

    • Contact appropriate emergency resources (Public Safety, RHD on call)

Job Requirements

Requirements

  • Complete a background check through Student Employment

  • Must live on-campus during the Summer and Pre-Semester period. 

  • Must have open ability to be on call (overnight) and weekends

  • Expected to communicate regularly through Macalester Email and Google Spaces

  • Must be able to work May 10 through September 2nd. 

  • Staff must be able to attend weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30pm. 

  • When on call, must be on campus the following times:

    • Monday through Thursday: 7:00 pm - 8:30 am

    • Friday through Sunday: 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Must be able to work 

    • May 10 from 2:00pm-4:00pm (Staff Training) 

    • May 13 from noon-4pm. (Last Wave of Closing/ Transitional Housing begins) 

    • May 18 from 9:00am -4:00pm (Summer Housing Move-In.) 

    • July 31 from 9:00am-4:00pm (Summer Housing Move-Out.)

    • August 14 from 9:00am-4:00pm (First Day of Pre-Semester.)

    • August 26 from  7:30am-4:00pm on (First Year Move-In.)  

    • August 31 - September 1 from 7:30- 4:30pm (Returner Move-In.)

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now to become an SPSA and make a positive impact on your campus community!

Available Openings 6
Hours 20.0 hours per week
Compensation Room + $2400 Stipend
Time Frame Summer
Contact Name Priscilla Perez Umphress
Contact Email rlstudenthiring@macalester.edu
Work Location On campus residence halls
Phone N/A


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