Student Staff Positions
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Resident Assistant (RA)
Summary of the RA Position
The Resident Assistant (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 collaboratively alongside other student staff to partner with programmatic efforts and outreach in Living Learning Communities (LLCs). RAs serve as role models on their floors and in their halls and must be friendly, mature, and responsible. 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.
General Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop relationships through intentional interactions with residents per the needs of the community 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 Complete administrative tasks within a timely manner.
- Attend weekly staff and supervisor meetings, staff trainings, and other Campus Housing related meetings and events, including but not limited to, spring RA Training, Summer Online work, Fall Training, Spring Training.
- 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 (LLCs), ensuring collaboration with the S/PM and academic partners.
- Respond to both emergency and non-emergency situations by serving in an on-call rotation to ensure safety, security, and policy enforcement within the residence hall. Submit reports to supervisor with details of incidents. Work a portion of break periods. On call is from 5:00 PM- 8:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00AM-10:00AM on weekends (times may be adjusted during holidays/breaks).
- Collaborate with Campus Housing in support of hall openings/closings and Open Ensure proper key distribution/collection and submit maintenance requests as needed.
- Provide departmental and community support related to COVID-19 response within residential communities.
- Serve on an RA collateral work committee for the department/residence hall/staff
- Work at a Campus Housing Desk providing customer service to all constituents through desk work, access control, and mail distribution duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned and as conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Be a full-time enrolled degree seeking UIC student, for the academic year
- Have a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- Be in good academic and conduct standing with the University.
- One year of living on campus, or similar experience
- Complete a Criminal Background Check
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 the position is contingent upon the Returner Staff Process. RAs must be in good employment standing (i.e. no significant job action) in order to reapply. All dates are subject to change.
This position requires frequent overnight response to student emergencies which includes interrupted sleep and ability to wake up from a phone call while sleeping.
Terms of Agreement
The period of the RA employment is for the full academic year, including Fall training that begins in August prior to the Fall Semester, through the closing after Spring Semester finals period.
- The tentative dates of employment for the 2023-2024 academic year are: Monday, August 7th, 2023 through May 13, 2024
- RAs will be asked to perform limited RA duties during Summer 2023 in preparation for their start date in August
- UIC residence halls are open on school holidays and RAs must be available during these times. RAs will work with their supervisor(s) to determine the holiday/breaks schedule within their team. RAs must not make significant travel or time-away arrangements without approval from their supervisor; this includes university dates around holiday closures and break periods.
Mandatory/Important Dates – dates are subject to change
RAs are not permitted to participate in other activities throughout trainings, hall open and hall closing dates. RAs must be fully available for the entirety of the following:
- Fall training
- Fall Hall opening
- Fall Hall closing
- Spring Training
- Spring Hall closing
RAs must be available to attend the following additional functions. Dates are subject to change.
- 2023-2024 Staff Welcome Meeting
- RA Move-in Day
- Weekly staff meetings: Mondays from 7:00PM – 9:00PM *RAs are not to take classes during this time*
- Assigned on-call shifts during Thanksgiving, Winter, and/or Spring Break
- Assigned desk shifts during Thanksgiving, Winter, and/or Spring Break
- Student Staff Selection – TBA in Spring semester
Workload & Time Committment
RAs must hold the RA position as their primary non-academic commitment during the employment period. Any additional non-academic commitments taken on during this time, must be approved by the direct supervisor. Because of the high impact nature of this position, it should be understood that work as a staff member in the residence halls is not easily translated into hours worked per day or week and the time spent as a role model is a 24/7 position. RAs must devote an average of 20 hours per a week of regularly scheduled responsibilities (e. g., staff meetings, on-call, time on floor, administrative tasks, etc.). This number may fluctuate each week depending on when the RAs are on-call and the time of the year. RAs are expected to sleep in their own residence hall rooms and be available each night unless a night/time away has been approved by their supervisor.
Course Load
Full time student status, as defined by your UIC academic advisor, is necessary. However, you may not carry more than 18 credit hours per semester. If you need to take more than 18 credit hours per semester, you need to obtain prior approval from your Resident Director. If you know that you will be dropping below full-time status you will need to have a conversation with your Resident Director for approval by supervisor and Associate Director for Residence Life. RAs must maintain good academic and conduct standing.
Time Away
Campus Housing wants to support balance and self-care of each of our RAs. Each RA will be allowed ten (10) nights away per semester, totaling 20 for the academic year. Unused nights away from the fall semester will need to have prior supervisor approval to carrying over to the spring semester. Each night away must be submitted at least one week in advance to your direct supervisor for approval. Approval will be contingent upon building coverage needs and consideration will be given in order requests are received. A night away should be submitted if it is expected that the staff member will not return back to the building by 3:00 am.
RA Placement/Room Assignment
Placement of an RA to a specific building and floor is completed by Residence Life and Campus Housing based on the needs of the community. Residence Life retains the right to change housing assignments at any point during the year.
Outside Employment
Due to the high impact nature of this position, all employment outside of the RA position must be approved by the direct supervisor.
Legal Requirements
As required by the Federal Higher Education Act, also known as the Clery Act, the RAs is considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and is required to report all crimes of which they are aware. In this event, the staff member is also required to complete a reporting verification form.
The staff member is a mandated reporter under the Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act and is required to report any reasonable cause for concern that a child may be abused or neglected to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The RA/PM is required to sign a statement that acknowledges their mandated reporter status.Consensual Relationship Policy
RAs should refrain from establishing intimate/dating relationships with residents who live in their community due to the power differential between the student staff member and the resident. Should an intimate relationship develop between an RA/PM and any resident in their community, it should be immediately reported to the Resident Director. See Campus Housing Consensual Relationship policy for further details.
Compensation
RAs are provided with opportunities for personal and professional development through training, in-services, and supervision. 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, CMNS, CMW, JST only). RA staff in apartment communities (MRH, TBH, SSR, and PSR) receive in increased stipend in lieu of meal plan.
- Please note the following:
- RAs will most likely have a roommate. RAs are able to choose their roommate, however, if they do not, a roommate will be assigned to them.
- If an RA terminates their position for any reason or is terminated from the position, the RA will be responsible for reimbursing a portion of their stipend, which will be prorated based on the amount of time served in the Resident Assistant position.
Renewal of Position – The Period of Agreement is for one academic year
RAs interested in serving as RAs during the following academic year must go through the returning staff selection process, submitting any application forms as prepared by the Selection Task Force. The process includes several components including the staff member’s fall semester performance evaluation, and any interviews or discussions.
Termination and Disciplinary Procedures
Failure to meet the terms of the RA Position Description, the RA Work Agreement, RA manual and or other written expectations provided to the RA may result in levels of discipline via the Student Staff Accountability process including but not limited to warning, probation, and termination. Should you or the department terminate your contract during the academic year, please be advised that you will lose access to any monies remaining in your meal plan and be moved from your staff room assignment. You will also be held responsible for fulfilling your Housing contract.
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.
RAs must be in good conduct and employment standing (i.e. no significant job action) in order to reapply.Applications are due by 11:59 PM December 18, 2022.
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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 10, 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
Summary of the PM Position
The Peer Mentor (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/or Grad Assistant, and indirectly to a Senior Peer Mentor, Housing Officer, 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 residents in the LLC. Create a welcoming and supportive environment for residents through engagement opportunities.
- Communicate regularly with supervisor, staff team, and central office staff. Complete administrative tasks, including but not limited to weekly staff meetings, weekly reports, 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 benchmarking for LLCs.
- Follow up with residents’ 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 and LLC residents.
- Attend department trainings, including but not limited to: spring training, summer online training, fall training, spring training, in-services and staff meetings. Work a 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.
- Engage with faculty and practitioners weekly for LLCs and floors.
- Collaborate with Campus Housing in support of hall openings/closings and Campus-Wide events.
- Provide weekly study group/academic integrative experiences for residents.
- Support residence life team members with matters regarding academic connections.
- 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
- Pursuing a degree or distinct interests complimentary to the Living Learning Communities (LLCs)
- 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.
Terms of Agreement
The period of the PM employment is for the full academic year, including Fall training that begins in August prior to the Fall Semester, through the closing after Spring Semester finals period.
- The tentative dates of employment for the 2023-2024 academic year are: Monday, August 7th, 2023 through May 13, 2024.
- PMs will be asked to perform limited PM duties during Summer 2023 in preparation for their start date in August.
- UIC residence halls are open on school holidays and breaks. PMs must be available during these times. PMs will work with their supervisor(s) to determine the holiday/breaks schedule within their team. PMs must not make significant travel or time-away arrangements without approval from their supervisor; this includes university dates around holiday closures and break periods.
Mandatory/Important Dates – Dates are subject to change.
PMs are not permitted to participate in other activities throughout trainings, hall open and hall closing dates. PMs must be fully available for the entirety of the following:
- Fall training
- Fall Hall opening
- Fall Hall closing
- Spring Training
- Spring Hall closing
PMs must be available to attend the following additional functions. Dates are subject to change.
- 2023-2024 Staff Welcome Meeting
- PM Move-in Day
- Weekly staff meetings: Mondays from 7:00PM – 9:00PM *PMs are not to take classes during this time*
- Assigned desk shifts during Thanksgiving, Winter, and/or Spring Break
- Student Staff Selection – TBA in Spring semester
Workload & Time Commitment
PMs must hold the PM position as their primary non-academic commitment during the employment period. Any additional non-academic commitments taken on during this time, must be approved by the direct supervisor. Because of the high impact nature of this position, it should be understood that work as a staff member in the residence halls is not easily translated into hours worked per day or week and the time spent as a role model is a 24/7 position. PMs must devote an average of 20 hours per a week of regularly scheduled responsibilities (e. g., staff meetings, tutoring hours, time on floor, administrative tasks, etc.). This number may fluctuate each week depending on the time of the year. PMs are expected to sleep in their own residence hall rooms and be available each night unless a night/time away has been approved by their supervisor.
Course Load
Full time student status, as defined by your UIC academic advisor, is necessary. However, you may not carry more than 18 credit hours per semester. If you need to take more than 18 credit hours per semester, you need to obtain prior approval from your supervisor. If you know that you will be dropping below full-time status you will need to have a conversation with your supervisor for approval by supervisor and Associate Director for Residence Life. PMs must maintain good academic and conduct standing.
Time Away
Campus Housing wants to support balance and self-care of each of our PMs. Each PM will be allowed ten (10) nights away per semester, totaling 20 for the academic year. Unused nights away from the fall semester will need to have prior supervisor approval to carry over to the spring semester. Each night away must be submitted at least one week in advance to your direct supervisor for approval. Approval will be contingent upon building coverage needs and consideration will be given in order requests are received. A night away should be submitted if it is expected that the staff member will not return back to the building by 3:00 am.
PM Placement/Room Assignment
Placement of an PM to a specific building and floor is completed by Residence Life and Campus Housing based on the needs of the community. Residence Life retains the right to change housing assignments at any point during the year.
Outside Employment
Due to the high impact nature of this position, all employment outside of the PM position must be approved by the direct supervisor.
Legal Requirements
As required by the Federal Higher Education Act, also known as the Clery Act, the PM is considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and is required to report all crimes of which they are aware. In this event, the staff member is also required to complete a reporting verification form.
The staff member is a mandated reporter under the Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act and is required to report any reasonable cause for concern that a child may be abused or neglected to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The RA/PM is required to sign a statement that acknowledges their mandated reporter status.
Consensual Relationship Policy
PMs should refrain from establishing intimate/dating relationships with residents who live in their community due to the power differential between the student staff member and the resident. Should an intimate relationship develop between an RA/PM and any resident in their community, it should be immediately reported to the Resident Director. See Campus Housing Consensual Relationship policy for further details.
Compensation
PMs are provided with opportunities for personal and professional development through training, in-services and supervision. PMs 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, and JST only).
- Please note the following:
- PMs will most likely have a roommate. PMs are able to choose their roommate, however, if they do not, a roommate will be assigned to them.
- If a PM terminates their position for any reason or is terminated from the position, the PM will be responsible for reimbursing a portion of their stipend, which will be prorated based on the amount of time served in the Peer Mentor position.
Renewal of Position – The Period of Agreement is for one academic year
PMs interested in serving as PMs during the following academic year must go through the returning staff selection process, submitting any application forms as prepared by the Selection Task Force. The process includes several components including the staff member’s fall semester performance evaluation, and any interviews or discussions.
Termination and Disciplinary Procedures
Failure to meet the terms of the PM Position Description, the PM Work Agreement, RA/PM manual and or other written expectations provided to the PM may result in levels of discipline via the Student Staff Accountability process including but not limited to warning, probation, and termination. Should you or the department terminate your contract during the academic year, please be advised that you will lose access to any monies remaining in your meal plan and be moved from your staff room assignment. You will also be held responsible for fulfilling your Housing contract.
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.
PMs must be in good conduct and employment standing (i.e. no significant job action) in order to reapply.
Applications are due by 11:59 PM December 18, 2022
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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.
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