Summer Conference Assistant, Residential Life Job at Northwest Missouri State University
PRIMARY DUTY: The Summer Conference Assistant is responsible for hall and camp oversight during the summer camps/conference season.
- Serve in on duty capacity – approximately two nights per week rotating and weekends.
- Collaborate with pertinent areas on campus to meet needs of stakeholders
- Facilitate the check-in and check-out of summer school students and camp/conference guests.
- Perform floor and building inspections as requested.
- Provide superior customer service to students and guests.
- Responsible for building security rounds, safety and maintenance inspections, and policy enforcement
- On-call responsibilities for all residence halls; work in collaboration with University Police, Counseling Center, and Facility Services
- Complete room changes, key assignments, camp related functions, maintenance record, and other administrative functions
- Assist the department with crisis situations as needed and hall student mental health issues
- Be involved in departmental committees, projects, and assignments
- Advise, consult, and refer students on an individual basis
- Serve as desk attendant weekly.
- Perform additional assigned tasks as delegated.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma and at least 48 credits earned toward a bachelor’s degree
Experience: Experience working within residential life at Northwest Missouri State University
Skills: Skills in interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, the ability to work with diverse populations and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
WORKING CONDITIONS: Live-on position, many weekends and evenings are required; furnished, air-conditioned residence hall room; utilities and cable; lap-top computer; free internet access.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sedentary and physical work requiring the ability to lift and move 25 pounds on occasion. Ability to observe and interpret printed notices, policy violations, and other documents. Ability to observe and evaluate aural cues for policy violation, fire alarm response and a person yelling for immediate assistance. Ability to communicate in English effectively both orally and in print. Ability to evacuate residents from any residence hall without the use of an elevator. Fire evacuation may occasionally include traversing all of the flights of stairs more than one time without the use of an elevator.
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 8,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 98 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and nearly 100 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
DATE AVAILABLE: May 2023
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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