What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant - Residence Life Summer Assistant position at Stephen F. Austin University?
This is a live-in, hourly student position responsible for working with and supporting residents living on campus, camps, and conferences hosted by SFA during the summer. Responsible for preparing and ensuring access to rooms for residents and camps, maintaining the front desk operations for assigned shifts within housing facilities, and holding duty phone to support residents and those visiting for camps and conferences. Responsible for providing operational services to residents and campers, reporting concerns to residence hall and operations staff, and providing customer service to residents and camps while acting as a representative of SFA and the Residence Life Department. Works under close supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Job Duties
- Understands, supports, follows, enforces, and educates students and staff about university objectives, policies, and regulations and Residence Hall Community Guidelines.
- Maintains ongoing communication with departmental staff, residents, camp leaders, and campers.
- Displays a positive, professional attitude and support towards students, staff, and the department.
- Inventories and prepares rooms for residents, summer camps, and conferences.
- Ensures residents and camps have the appropriate keys and access to the correct buildings.
- Holds duty phone during assigned shifts to maintain a safe campus environment for camp and conference participants, and summer residents.
- Works the residence hall front desk during assigned shifts.
- Actively and appropriately addresses and informs hall staff of all student conduct concerns.
- Makes self-available and accessible to residents and campers when at desk.
- Acts as a referral agent for residents, camps, and staff to different campus and community resources.
- Keeps residents, camp leaders, and campers informed of activities.
- Attends and participates in all staff training sessions including weekly staff meetings, extended training sessions, and others as assigned.
- Completes administrative duties associated with desk and duty operations.
- Ensures building security and safety.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, university and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and display mature judgment.
- Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Ability to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends as assigned. Also required to return approximately 5 days before beginning of term and remain until after halls have closed.
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University. Must be an active student in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher).
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Two semesters of residence hall living or related experience is preferred.
Physical Demands
Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary) 08/10/2025
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SA2025-074
Number of Vacancies
Various
Posting Open Date
04/11/2025
Review Start Date
04/17/2025
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule
TBD
Min Pay Rate
$7.25/hour
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
THIS POSITION IS FOR SUMMER 2025.
In order to qualify for this position, you must complete ALL sections of the Human Resources application INCLUDING the reference section. In order for your application to be considered, we must have a completed reference on file.
In order to qualify for this position, you must complete ALL sections of the Human Resources application INCLUDING the reference section. In order for your application to be considered, we must have a completed reference on file.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link
https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12876
Department Information
Department
Residence Education
Contact Name
Residence Life Selection Committee
Contact Phone
(936)468-2601
Contact Email
reslife_selection@sfasu.edu
Contact Information
Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 at SFA? If not, do you have an overall Transfer GPA of 2.3?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently employed by the Residence Life Department?
- Yes
- No
- * Please describe your involvement in Residence Life (RHA, Hall Council, NRHH, Welcome Jacks, RA/SRA, Desk Assistant, etc.)
(Open Ended Question)
- * If selected, there are mandatory training sessions that you must attend in the spring semester. Would you be able to attend these sessions?
- Yes
- No
- * What do you hope to learn if chosen to work as a Summer Assistant? How would this position advance your professional goals?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Why are you interested in working as a Summer Assistant?
(Open Ended Question)
- * If you are hired for the summer you will need to be available for most of the summer. Please list any planned vacations or other days you know you will NOT be available to work.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have any on- or off-campus job(s) already scheduled for the summer? If yes, how many hours per week do you plan to work in that job/those jobs?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you registered or do you plan to register for Summer classes? If yes, please list the session(s) you will be taking classes and how many hours you plan to take each session.
(Open Ended Question)
- * When do you expect to graduate? Please provide semester and year.
(Open Ended Question)
- * You understand that you will not be able to hold another campus job/position without the approval of the Assistant Director of Residence Life while working as a Summer Assistant.
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- List of References
- Transcript(s)
- Class Schedule
- Cover Letter
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