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Summer Programs Student Life Assistant (Temporary)

Berklee

Job Description:

Summer Programs Student Life Assistant position offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to actively support the residential experience for talented high-school participants throughout various summer programs. Summer Programs Student Life Assistants will gain practical experience in crisis response, office management, administrative and customer service. These highly visible, high energy, live-in positions work within the Department of Summer Programs. Summer Programs Student Life Assistants will work approximately 30-40 hours per week in the summer.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Attend and participate in week-long training
  • Respond to customer service needs and concerns, resolve issues, answer questions, and clarify policies
  • Provide staffing coverage in residence hall offices in order to support building operations, complete administrative tasks, and assist residents as needed
  • Support Primary on Call staff during crisis response and working with participants of concern, including accompanying participants to the hospital as needed
  • Prepare buildings for summer program participant arrivals, including preparing keys, coordinating move-in and move-out procedures, and other tasks as assigned for all Summer Programs
  • Follow up with participants regarding low level policy violations
  • Chaperoning various student life events over the summer 
  • Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Housing & Residential Life experience preferred, but not required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 
  • Ability to work creatively to troubleshoot and solve problems as they arrive 
  • Strong communication skills
  • Crisis management skills
  • Strong organizational skills 
  • Must be proficient with computer applications, such as MS Word, Excel, and Google Suite
  • Must be available to work during Aspire check-in and move-out weekends, along with.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • No supervisory responsibilities 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The Summer Programs Student Life Assistant position offers two potential start dates based on the needs of our summer programs. Some positions will commence on June 8, 2024, while others will start on June 28, 2024. Regardless of the start date, the employment term extends through August 10, 2024. Based on operational needs and individual availability, there is an optional additional week of employment, concluding on August 17, 2024. All employees must be available for specific important weekends. This includes being present for the Aspire: Five-Week Summer Performance’s tentative check-in (July 5, 6, and 7, 2024) and checkout dates (August 8, 9, and 10, 2024).

When submitting your application, please clearly indicate the timeline of your availability, specifying your preferred start date and whether you are open to the optional extended week of employment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Fully furnished, single occupancy room on campus in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. Free gym access and Wi-Fi and a meal plan. Opportunities to collaborate and network with campus partners through official professional development plans and self-directed opportunities. The Summer Operations Assistant team is composed of 26 interns, which provides many opportunities to collaborate and socialize throughout the summer. 

Salary/Payment: $15.50 per hour. Paid biweekly (approximately 30 - 40 hours per week)

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

About Berklee’s Pre-College, Online, and Professional Programs Division

Berklee’s division of Pre-College, Online, and Professional Programs (POPP) is at the forefront of contemporary music education worldwide, serving more than 3.5 million students to date. Currently comprising Berklee Online, Berklee Summer Programs, and Berklee Press, POPP is shaping the key players of tomorrow’s music industry through innovative study in performance, production, business, theater, dance, and more. Students emerge from programs with a professional portfolio, practical job skills, and a strong sense of community. Through internationally acclaimed online courses and degree programs, intensive summer programs and workshops, textbooks that are the definitive source on their subjects, and emerging K-12 offerings, POPP brings the best of Berklee to students all over the world, no matter their ability, background, or level of experience.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

  • Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

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