Student Worker - Residence Life - Student Assistant (Summer 2024)

Position Title:

Student Worker - Residence Life - Student Assistant (Summer 2024)

Position Approval Date:

04/24/2024

Is this position budgeted?:

Yes

Is this position an essential position?:

No

About Susquehanna:

Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing — and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive — present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.

Position Summary:

Job SummaryThe Residence Life Office Assistant is a student staff member with the Residence Life department. Office Assistants provide general clerical and office support, answer and direct telephone inquiries, greet visitors, and respond to questions. This position is defined as a non-exempt position under FLSA regulations. Specific Responsibilities

• Answering office telephones, taking messages, and creating tickets to manage response time
• Provide assistance to callers and walk-in visitors regarding housing policies, procedures and associated concerns
• Provide clerical assistance such as copying, collating, typing and filing for departmental and professional staff
• Data entry
• Make deliveries to and from various campus offices
• Inventory and track keys
• Special projects as assigned

Learning Objectives Office Management Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to communicate in a clear and friendly manner
• Prior experience working for Residential Life or knowledge of Residential Life policies and procedures
• Customer service orientation

Education First Year, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior. All Majors Experience No experience required.
Location On SU campus
Additional Requirements This position pays $7.25 per hour and estimates 25-30 hours per week.
Physical Demand

• Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Position requires the ability to move about the campus.
• Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction.
• Position requires occasional manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach.
• Position requires occasional stooping, crouching, and bending.
• Position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Working conditions are indoors.

Benefits Eligible:

No

Number of Months:

9 months

Hours per week during the summer (13 wks) :

30

Status:

Temporary

Posting Date:

04/24/2024

Closing Date:

05/17/2024

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Temporary

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

AH01170