What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Program Assistant - Temporary position at Davidson College?
Davidson College Summer Conference Assistant:
Each summer we hire College students to work with the full range of summer camps and conferences that occur on the Davidson College campus. Work begins immediately after Commencement and runs through the end of the first week in August. You are provided on campus housing at no cost. You'll work with camp and conference directors/athletic coaches to make sure all of their needs are covered. Along the way you'll learn how the Davidson Campus ticks behind the scenes.
Time Commitment: May 19th - August 4th with possibility of extending through 8/24/2025.
Contact Ashley Andersen at asandersen@davidson.edu for more information.
Basic Function: Providing superb customer service to summer camp participants before, during and after camps and conferences, as well as serving as a resource and contact for camp leaders and participants throughout the duration of their stay on campus.
Essential Functions:
Meeting and working daily with various college departments (including Physical Plant, Dining Services, Athletics, College Union, Technical Services, T & I, RLO, CatCard Services, and others) to insure all of our clients’ needs are met.
Acting as the liaison between the client and the aforementioned Davidson College departments.
Running smooth check-in and check-out procedures for camp participants.
Maintaining accurate records of camp activity and assisting in billing.
Taking inventory of conference items such as keys, access cards, signs, etc.
Inspecting residence facilities and identifying potential problem areas.
Preparing conference information materials (maps, rosters, info sheets, safety procedures, signage, etc.) Placing directional signage out around campus to get out visitors where they need to go and park.
Providing on call duty coverage for camps when in session.
Working on RLO and Auxiliary Services projects.
Other duties as assigned by Ashley.
The ideal conference assistant candidate will have strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a strong commitment to customer service. Also, the candidate will be dependable, punctual, and able to work in various conditions both with direct supervision and autonomously.
Working Conditions: Position requires and provides on-campus housing. Evening and Weekend hours, with a flexible schedule around camp needs. Will work 35 – 40 hours per week, plus occasional overtime during the summer contract. No secondary employment permissible.
***Campus Housing is provided for this position May 19th - August 4th***
Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu
