Residence Life Summer 2024 Intern for Residential Communities (Non-UWF Student) - Tenders Global

Residence Life Summer 2024 Intern for Residential Communities (Non-UWF Student)

University of West Florida

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Work type:Temporary
Location:Pensacola – Main Campus
Categories:Housing

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law. 

Please review job requirements carefully.  Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu . For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or [email protected] .

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Title (Classification Title):  Residence Life Summer 2024 Intern for Residential Communities (Non-UWF Student), Other Professional (Support/Service)
Working Title:  Residence Life Summer 2024 Intern for Residential Communities
Job Summary: The Summer Intern for Residential Communities reports to a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) and collaborates with their supervisor to shape the environment and experiences of residents and guests through our summer residential communities.

This summer position within the Housing & Residence Life department begins with training in May and typically runs through early August. All internships require some scheduled night and weekend obligations per semester. These obligations can be associated with, but not limited to: group move-in/move-out, training, and duty rotation. As with any live-in position, staff members are also responsible for handling crises as they occur. This internship will average 29 hours per week over the course of the summer. It is a live-on position that requires the Summer Intern to reside on campus for the summer. The Summer Intern will supervise a combination of Resident Assistants/Student Desk Assistants/Student Conference Assistants.

Department Housing Residence Life
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Position Qualifications:
This position requires independent thinking, good judgment, and decision-making ability with little supervision.
Preferred Qualifications The qualifications, major areas of responsibility, expectations for the Summer Intern for Residential Communities position include, but are not limited to, the following items:

-Must be able to effectively work with university students, demonstrate a sense of job responsibility and maturity and show evidence of leadership skills.
-Preference will be given to candidates with prior residence hall leadership experience and/or are pursuing a graduate degree in student personnel or counseling.
-Other qualifications include:
Ability to organize tasks, prioritize duties, and effectively complete the many components of the job
Skills to effectively lead and facilitate group discussions; understanding of ethical situations; ability to think critically, lead small-group training sessions, engage in public speaking, and design/conduct experiential learning programs; knowledge of residential living-learning philosophy
Ability to interact with a diverse student population.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:

  • 50% – Attend any training sessions required, and assist with training summer staff Organizing building operations including working with assignments, coordinating their check-in and check-out processes, room walkthroughs, key inventories, and communicating with maintenance staff regarding damages and necessary cleaning Supervising student staff, including weekly staff meetings and individual supervision meetings Supervising Resident Assistants with programming, administrative tasks, and building operations Meeting with and assisting students of concern Setting the desk and duty schedules Holding weekly office hours Attending weekly department staff meetings and supervision meetings Participating in the duty rotation for campus Assisting with opening and closing of area Assisting with central office projections such as oversight of various summer facilities projects, being part of the Fall Opening Day committee, helping with assignments and marketing, and co-presenting at New Student Orientation Assisting with various other summer projects, committees, and tasks – (Essential)
  • 50% – Maintain the everyday running of a designated residence hall/apartment complex Serve as an appropriate role model by following policies and procedures, accepting and completing assigned responsibilities, and encouraging participation in Housing and Residence Life activities Practice ethical stewardship of university resources Demonstrate a commitment to diversity by promoting and attending campus & community multicultural events, facilitating professional development with student staff, presenting on diversity, or implementing strategies Demonstrate a consistent willingness to work with individuals from a diverse variety of backgrounds and social identities Create and maintain positive professional relationships within the department and across the university Perform all expected duties of the position and additional duties as assigned or related to community development by the RLC, Assistant Director, and/or other departmental staff – (Essential)

Physical Demands:

  • Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
  • Impact of Deadlines: Work schedules, volume of work, or priorities seldom change. Able to anticipate new work. Minimum distractions or interruptions. Seldom involves conflicting demands on time.
  • Standing: Daily
  • Walking: Daily
  • Sitting: Daily
  • Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
  • Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
  • Stooping: Occasionally
  • Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
  • Lifting up to 10lbs: Frequently
  • Lifting up to 25lbs: Frequently
  • Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
  • Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
  • Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
  • Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position requires a criminal background screen.

This position requires fingerprinting.

Number of Vacancies Multiple
Work Hours 10am to 4pm M-F (some evenings & weekends)
Contract Period 05/06/2024 to 08/05/2024
FTE Varies
Salary Range $15.50
Pay Basis Hourly
Closing Date: 05/06/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu . Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email [email protected]

Advertised:January 11, 2024
Applications close:May 06, 2024

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