Residential Life Summer Intern
- Employer
- Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
- Location
- Middlebury, VT
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, International Programs, Student Affairs, Residence Life
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
900717
Classification Title:Residential Life Summer Intern
Department:Dean of Students
Level:Level C (Specialist)
Job Description:The office of Residential Life is currently hiring two students to be summer Resident Assistants (RAs). The RAs are employees of Middlebury College, in the office of Residential Life and are supervised by the Associate Dean for Student Life. Summer RAs work with summer residents and primarily function as a resource for students living on-campus. Summer RAs provide community development through event planning, maintaining regular availability, and providing on-call support throughout the summer. Additionally, they also assist with ongoing processes and department projects, including work for Res Life Training, Housing Ops, Orientation, etc.
The Summer RA typically works 30 hours per week, but may vary from week to week.
Qualifications:
The ideal summer RA is an undergraduate student who demonstrates an understanding of both the mission of Residential Life and the College. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in leadership, conflict resolution, teamwork, and working with diverse groups of individuals. Candidates should also demonstrate competency in written and oral communication, as well as use of good judgment in handling sensitive issues. A successful candidate will be proactive, possess a positive demeanor and have excellent interpersonal skills. Prior Residential Life or other student leadership experience preferred. Applicants must have lived on-campus for at least one year.
Responsibilities:
●Undergo training at the beginning of the summer
●To be a visible, available presence in the assigned residence hall
●Plan activities as an outlet for summer employees. A budget for this use will be provided, and potential activities will be based on COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time
●Serve as an on-call responder for emergency situations
●Conduct administrative functions for the Residential Life office
●Be responsible for oversight and upkeep of the student housing kitchens
●Report maintenance, custodial and facilities issues and submit work orders
●Hold hall/community meetings at the beginning of the Summer and on-going as needed
●Assist in addressing student issues (e.g. roommate issues, referral to services, etc)
●Aid in educating on and enforcing College policy and COVID-19 restrictions within the hall through promoting individual responsibility and community impact
●Maintain an active, working relationship with custodial services, facilities services, public safety and other College partners
●Other duties and special projects as required
Compensation:
On campus room and board provided. Level C compensation for up to 20 hours of work per week.
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Location:Middlebury, VT Campus
Is this an academic year or summer position?:Summer Position
Open Date:04/26/2021
Open Until Filled:No
Quicklink for Posting:Organization
Working at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, a graduate school of Middlebury College, provides international professional education in areas of critical importance to a rapidly changing global community, including international policy and management, translation and interpretation, language teaching, sustainable development, and non-proliferation. We prepare students from all over the world to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields through degree programs characterized by immersive and collaborative learning, and opportunities to acquire and apply practical professional skills. Our students are emerging leaders capable of bridging cultural, organizational, and language divides to produce sustainable, equitable solutions to a variety of global challenges.
In 2010, the Institute became a graduate school of Middlebury College. Middlebury is known worldwide for its leadership in undergraduate language instruction and international studies, and features both summer language immersion programs and Schools Abroad in 16 countries and 37 cities around the globe. Middlebury is also home to the oldest environmental studies program in the nation.
Monterey and Middlebury share much more than a common interest in cross-cultural communication and the environment, though—we share a commitment to making a difference in the world, and are building a truly global network of programs for future leaders in areas from translation and interpretation to environmental policy, economic development to language education, conflict resolution to sustainable business.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey offers graduate programs that prepare innovative professionals to provide leadership in cross-cultural, multilingual environments. Practical skills, collaborative processes, and innovative approaches are defining features of a Monterey Institute education. The Institute’s unique "Monterey Way" learning model ensures that students are learning through firsthand experiences in more than one language. Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey learners are problem solvers and process masters, building sustainable, equitable solutions for a global community through our interdisciplinary blend of business, policy, and language.
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