Student Staff Positions
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Resident Assistant (RA)
General Summary
The RA is an essential member of the UIC Campus Housing staff whose primary roles is to facilitate the social, academic, and personal transition of residential students to the UIC Community. One of the main purposes of residence hall staff is the establishment, maintenance, and support of a positive, healthy, living-learning environment in the halls consistent with the educational mission of the university and the goals of Campus Housing. RAs will also work alongside SLAs, SPMs, and PHT to partner with programmatic efforts and outreach in Living Learning Communities (LLCs). RAs must be friendly, mature, responsible, and articulate. RAs must be comfortable interacting with university officials, faculty, staff, parents, and guests. RAs report directly to a Resident Director and Housing Officer, and indirectly to an Area Coordinator, Assistant Director, Associate Director, and Director of Campus Housing. RAs work collaboratively with all Campus Housing staff.
General Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop relationships through intentional interactions with residents in the residential area to build community, and identify trends within the residence hall/floor. Create a welcoming and supportive environment for residents through intentional programming, bulletin boards and door decs.
- Communicate regularly with supervisor, staff team, and central office staff. Complete administrative tasks, including but not limited to weekly staff and supervisor meetings, paperwork, and staff trainings.
- Plan and implement programs that meet the needs of the community, as well as support department initiatives and large-scale programs.
- Coordinate and assess Living Learning Communities, ensuring collaboration with the SPM and academic partners.
- Serve in an on-call rotation to ensure safety, security, and policy enforcement within the residential area. Submit reports to supervisor with details of incidents. Work portion of break periods. On call is from 5:00 PM-8:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00AM-10:00AM on weekends.
- Respond to both emergency and non-emergency situations, properly refer and report incidents.
- Attend department trainings, including but not limited to, spring RA Training, Summer Online work, Fall Training, Spring Training, and all staff meetings.
- Work at a Campus Housing Desk providing customer service to all constituents through desk work, security post, and mail distribution duties.
- Collaborate with Campus Housing in support of hall openings/closings and Open Houses. Ensure proper key distribution/collection, and submit maintenance requests as needed.
- Provide departmental and community support related to COVID-19 response within residential communities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Be a full time, degree seeking UIC student, enrolled in courses each semester
- One year of living on campus, or similar experience
- Have a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- Be in good academic and conduct standing with the University.
Study Abroad, Student Teaching, Internship, or other academic related time commitments that would remove you from the campus for extended periods of time are not permitted without approval from the Associate Director of Residence Life. Renewal of your position is contingent upon the Returner Staff Process.
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent overnight response to student emergencies which includes interrupted sleep and ability to wake up from a phone call while sleeping.
Compensation
RAs are provided a room (located in a highly visible location on the floor within close proximity to residents to promote accessibility and community), stipend, and meal plan (ARC, CTY, CMN, CMW, JST only). RA staff in apartment communities (MRH, TBH, SSR, and PSR) receive in increased stipend in lieu of meal plan.
Employment Period
- The employment period is from August 2022 until May 2023.
- RA appointments are for one academic year.
- RAs must be in good employment standing (i.e. no significant job action) in order to reapply. All dates are subject to change.
Mandatory Dates
RA staff are not permitted to participate in other activities throughout training, hall opening, and hall closing dates. RA staff must be fully available for the entire period. Dates are subject to change.
- Fall Training: August 7 – August 16, 2022
- Fall Hall Opening: August 17 – August 21, 2022
- Fall Hall Closing: December 9 – December 11, 2022
- Spring Training: January 5 – January 6, 2023
- Spring Hall Closing: May 5 – May 12, 2023
RAs must be available to attend the following additional functions. Dates are subject to change.
- 2022-2023 Staff Welcome Meeting: April 11, 2022, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
- RA move in day: August 6, 2022
- Weekly Staff meeting: Mondays from 7:00PM-9:00 PM *Reserve this time when scheduling class*
- Assigned Desk shifts during Thanksgiving, Winter, and/or Spring Break
- Assigned On-Call shifts during Thanksgiving Winter, and/or Spring Break
Additional Information
The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.
The University of Illinois will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and activities.
Returning RAs must be in good employment standing (i.e. no significant job action) in order to reapply.
Applications are due by 11:59 PM January 12, 2022.
Apply for Resident Assistant (RA) position
The application period for this position has passed and is now closed. Please visit this page for future hiring information and timelines.
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Campus Housing Representative (CHR)
General Summary
The Campus Housing Representative (CHR) is an essential member of the UIC Campus Housing staff that serves as a positive role model and advocate for UIC Campus Housing by giving tours of the residence halls, answering questions about Campus Housing, and helping current and future residents navigate university and department policy and procedures. CHR’s should provide an inclusive, positive, and seamless customer service experience to all prospective residents and their parents or guardians.
General Responsibilities and Duties of the CHR position
- Coordinate and lead daily campus housing tours, recruitment events, orientation sessions, and special events tours.
- Collaborate with planning, preparation, and organizing the execution of outreach events such as Preview Day, UIC Ignite, Open Houses, etc.
- Establish relationships with prospective residents and their parents or guardians
- Contact prospective residents through email or phone throughout the enrollment process
- Provide students with information about the residence halls, dining centers, and Living Learning Communities.
- Work the front desk in Central Housing office to assist students, guests, and parents by providing a high level of customer service
- General administrative duties include typing, copying, and faxing; running errands; responding to telephone or e-mail inquiries; assisting the Central Housing professional staff; data entry; and upkeep of student housing records.
- Assist with various projects as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Be a full time, degree-seeking UIC student, enrolled in courses each semester
- Have a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- Be in good academic and conduct standing with the University and Campus Housing
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, must have the physical capability to move furniture, and to exercise a wide range of locomotion skills.
Compensation
The Campus Housing Representative is an hourly wage position.
Apply for the Campus Housing Representative (CHR) position
How to Apply:
- Review the CHR position description (see above)
- Submit your application online in UIC Handshake.
If you have further questions this student employment opportunity with Campus Housing, please contact housingjobs@uic.edu.
How to Apply:
- Review the CHR position description (see above).
- Submit your application online in UIC Handshake.
If you have further questions this student employment opportunity with Campus Housing, please contact joinreslife@uic.edu.
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Desk Worker (East, South, and West Campus locations)
General Summary
The Desk Worker is an essential member of the UIC Campus Housing staff whose primary responsibilities include serving as a role model, peer leader, and administrative support to the daily operations of the residence halls. The Desk Worker provides the first point-of-contact for residents, guests, family members, Campus Housing professional staff, and other university staff and officials who arrive to the residence halls. The administrative functions of the front desk include, but are not limited to: building security reporting, occupancy and key management, mail and package management, and other administrative items. DWs must be friendly, mature, responsible, and articulate. DWs must be comfortable interacting with university officials, faculty, staff, parents, and guests. DWs report directly to a Housing Officer, and indirectly to a Resident Director, Area Coordinator, Assistant Director, Associate Director, and Director of Campus Housing. RAs work collaboratively with all Campus Housing staff.
General Responsibilities and Duties
- Meet and interact with students, families, staff, and faculty
- Perform security checks of student IDs at building entrances. Manage the registering of resident guests
- Provide excellent customer service to our students and guests
- Answer phone calls and direct appropriately
- Assist students with general questions
- Manage rentals of carts, vacuums, and other items available to Campus Housing residents
- Help with managing student mail/packages
- Rove the building to ensure all areas are safe and secure
Hours of Operation: Daily, 8am – 12am
Minimum Qualifications
Study Abroad, Student Teaching, Internship, or other academic related time commitments that would remove you from campus for extended periods of time are not permitted without prior approval from the Associate Director of Residence Life. Renewal of the position is contingent upon the Returner Staff Process and needs of Campus Housing.
Desk Workers must live on campus during their employment period.
Federal Work Study is required.
Employment Period
- The employment period is from August 2022 until May 2023.
- DW appointments are for one academic year and can be renewed at the discretion of the Housing Officer, and if the DW is in good employment standing
- Start date may begin earlier based on DW availability
- Shifts are available during break periods (Fall, Winter, Spring breaks)
Mandatory Dates
DWs are encouraged not to participate in outside activities around the dates of mandatory training periods and hall openings/closings. DWs can expect increased hours during these times. Dates are subject to change.
- DW move-in day: August 3, 2022
- Fall Training: August 11 – August 12, 2022
- Fall Hall Opening: August 15 – August 21, 2022
- Fall Hall Closing: December 9 – December 11, 2022
- Spring Training: January 5 – January 6, 2023
- Spring Hall Closing: May 5 – May 12, 2023
Additional Information
The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.
The University of Illinois will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and activities.
Returning staff must be in good employment standing (i.e. no significant job action) in order to reapply.
How to Apply:
- Review the Desk Worker position description (see above).
- Submit your application online in UIC Handshake.
If you have further questions this student employment opportunity with Campus Housing, please contact joinreslife@uic.edu.
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Peer Mentor
General Summary
The PM is an essential member of the UIC Campus Housing staff whose primary role is to assist first-year students as they transition, particularly academically, to the university and to Campus Housing. One of the main purposes of residence hall staff is the establishment, maintenance, and support of a positive, healthy, living-learning environment in the halls consistent with the educational mission of the university and the goals of Campus Housing. PMs must be friendly, mature, responsible, and articulate. PMs must be comfortable interacting with university officials, faculty, parents, and guests. PMs report directly to a Resident Director, and indirectly to a Senior Peer Mentor, Assistant Director, Associate Director, and Director of Campus Housing. PMs work collaboratively with all Campus Housing staff.
General Responsibilities and Duties
- Work directly with living learning communities and support residents in those spaces
- Develop relationships through intentional interactions with first-year residents in the residential area to build community and identify trends within the residence hall/floor. Create a welcoming and supportive environment for residents through bulletin boards.
- Communicate regularly with supervisor, staff team, and central office staff. Complete administrative tasks, including but not limited to weekly staff and supervisor meetings, paperwork, and staff trainings.
- Plan and implement programs that meet the needs of the community, as well as support department initiatives and large-scale programs.
- Provide tutoring in the Learning Resource Centers. Submit reports to supervisor with details of tutoring.
- Follow up with first-year students who exhibit behaviors that place them at risk of not being retained to university or of not persisting to graduation.
- Administrative work, including logging all interactions with first year students in Mapworks.
- Attend department trainings, including but not limited to: spring training, summer online training, fall training, spring training, in-services and staff meetings. Work portion of break periods.
- Work at a Campus Housing Desk providing customer service to all constituents through desk work, security post, and mail distribution duties.
- Collaborate with Campus Housing in support of hall openings/closings and Open Houses.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Be a full time, degree seeking UIC student, enrolled in courses each semester
One year of living on campus or similar experience
Have a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Be in good academic and conduct standing with the University.
Study Abroad, Student Teaching, Internship, or other academic related time commitments that would remove you from the campus for extended periods of time are not permitted without approval from the Associate Director of Residence Life. Renewal of your position is contingent upon the Returner Staff Process.
Compensation
PMs are provided a room (located in a highly visible location on the floor within close proximity to residents to promote accessibility and community) and stipend. PM staff are responsible for the cost of a meal plan.
The application period for this position has passed and is now closed. Please visit this page for future hiring information and timelines.
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Summer Services Assistant (SSA)
General Summary
The Summer Services Assistant is an essential member of the UIC Campus Housing staff whose primary roles is to facilitate the social and personal transition of residential students to the UIC Community, as well as to provide excellent customer service to guests of various conferences and affiliates who occupy Campus Housing units for short periods over the summer break.
One of the main purposes of residence hall staff is the establishment, maintenance, and support of a positive, healthy, living-learning environment in the halls consistent with the educational mission of the university and the goals of Campus Housing. SSAs must be friendly, mature, responsible, and articulate. SSAs must be comfortable interacting with university officials, faculty, staff, parents, and guests of varying age levels and purposes of stay. SSAs report directly to a Resident Director and Housing Officer, and indirectly to an Area Coordinator, Assistant Director, Associate Director, and Director of Campus Housing. SSAs work collaboratively with all Campus Housing staff.
General Responsibilities and Duties
- Complete any 2022 Spring closing tasks, including but not limited to: eRCRs, checkouts, etc.
- Assist conference guests and UIC Campus Housing residents with general questions and refer to professional staff for advanced issues
- Respond to incidents, emergencies, and customer service issues in an overnight on-call capacity including proper documentation and referral to professional staff for further follow-up
- Respond to, refer, and assist in mitigating facility concerns as needed
- Conduct regular rounds of facility to ensure building/resident/guest safety during on-call shifts
- Complete administrative services including, but not limited to: check in and check out, key distribution and loaner keys, package and mail distribution and equipment rentals
- Complete administrative tasks such as Incident Reports, communication logs, key reports, and other tasks efficiently
- Assist conference guests acclimating to building services including responding to customer requests and complaints
- Execute security protocols including monitoring of entrance doors, registration of UIC student guests when allowed
- Build community amongst UIC student residents through developmental programming and virtual connections
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Be a full time, degree seeking UIC student, enrolled in courses each semester
- Available for scheduling days, nights, weekends, and holidays (to be provided at least 2 weeks in advance, not to exceed 40 hours weekly)
- One year of living on campus, or similar experience
- Have a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- Be in good academic and conduct standing with the University
Study Abroad, Student Teaching, Internship, or other academic related time commitments that would remove you from the campus for extended periods of time are not permitted without approval from the Associate Director of Residence Life. Renewal of your position is contingent upon the Returner Staff Process.
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent overnight response to student emergencies which includes interrupted sleep and ability to wake up from a phone call while sleeping.
Compensation
SSAs are provided a living space for the period of employment (located in a highly visible location on the floor within close proximity to residents to promote accessibility and community), stipend, and meal plan (ARC, CTY, CMNS, CMW, JST only). RA staff in apartment communities (MRH, TBH, SSR, and PSR) receive increased stipend in lieu of meal plan.
Employment Period All dates are subject to change.
- The employment period is from May 9 2022 until August 22, 2022
- SSAs must be in good employment standing (i.e. no significant job action) in order to reapply.
Mandatory Dates
SSAs are not permitted to participate in other activities throughout training dates. SSA staff must be fully available for the entire period. Dates are subject to change.
- SSA Training: May 9 – May 12, 2022
- Fall Hall Opening: August 17 – August 21, 2022
RAs must be available to attend the following additional functions. Dates are subject to change.
- Weekly Staff meeting: Mondays from 7:00PM-9:00 PM *Reserve this time when scheduling class*
- Assigned Desk shifts during Thanksgiving, Winter, and/or Spring Break
- Assigned On-Call shifts during Thanksgiving Winter, and/or Spring Break
Move in
Summer Staff Assistants who are moving to a summer location will be assigned a move time by Central sometime between May 13-May 17
Compensation:
- Hourly pay for desk and other administrative work at a rateof $12.00 per hour*
- Waived housing for the duration of summer employment
- Any time off will be unpaid and subject to approval by individual supervisors.
- Every effort will be made to utilize the Federal Workstudy program this summer and staff who are awarded FWS are required to accept the award as very few positions will be exempted from a federal work study requirement.
Summer On Call (May 13, 2021 – August 22, 2021)
On Call will occur between 5:00 pm – 8:00 am overnight on weekday nights (Monday-Thursday) and 24 hours on weekends. Those serving in on call rotation will be compensated an additional $25.00 per shift.
Additional Information
The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.
The University of Illinois will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and activities.
Returning staff must be in good employment standing (i.e. no significant job action) in order to reapply.
The application period for this position has passed and is now closed. Please visit this page for future hiring information and timelines.
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Building Service Aide (BSA)
General Summary
Campus Housing and the Office of Meetings and Conferences oversee the use of the residence halls, by university and non-university groups, in the summer. Church, civic, professional, and social organizations hold summer conferences, meetings, and workshops in UIC facilities. Several pre-college age youth groups also participate in summer programs at UIC. In addition, UIC coaches and faculty members conduct sports camps, academic programs, and various other summer programs. Our staff members must be committed to serving each guest with a caring and courteous attitude and maintaining clean and pleasant facilities.
General Responsibilities and Duties
- Minimum 32 hours per week, maximum 40 hours per week
- No more than 8 hours of work per day
- Dust mop and wet mop floors
- Vacuum carpet
- Dump waste and replace waste can liners
- Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim and related furnishings
- Transport equipment and supplies to work areas
- Assist in room set ups which can include moving furniture
- Assist with inventory of departmental furniture, linen, supplies, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Be a full time, degree seeking UIC student, enrolled in courses for the fall semester.
- Available for 32-40 hours of work during the weekdays
- Living on campus in the fall 2022 semester.
- Be in good academic and conduct standing with the University
Study Abroad, Student Teaching, Internship, or other academic related time commitments that would remove you from the campus for extended periods of time are not permitted without approval from the Assistant Director of Facilities. Renewal of your position is contingent upon the Returner Staff Process.
Compensation
Building Service Aides will receive hourly pay at a rate of $13.20 per hour and waived housing for the duration of summer employment. Apartment style 2 bedroom or 4 bedroom will be offered for summer housing. Any time off will be unpaid and subject to approval by individual supervisors. Additionally, staff who are awarded Federal Work-Study for the summer are required to accept the award.
Employment Period All dates are subject to change.
- The employment period is from May 9 2022 until August 12, 2022
- BSAs must be in good employment standing (i.e. no significant job action) in order to reapply.
Mandatory Dates
BSAs are not permitted to participate in other activities throughout training dates. BSA staff must be fully available for the entire period. Dates are subject to change.
- BSA Training: May 9 – May 13, 2022
Move in
BSA staff who are moving to a summer location will be assigned a move time by Central sometime between May 11-May 13.
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent movement, continuous standing (5hrs +), moving furniture, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Applications are due by 11:59 PM January 12, 2022.
How to Apply:
- Review the BSA position description (see above).
- Email Jozmon Wilson, Assistant Director of Facilities Services, at jozmonw@uic.edu.
Additional Information Heading link
The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.
The University of Illinois will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and activities.