This is a temp position with a start date of 6/1 and an end date of 7/31.

The Summer Operations Assistant provides support to the Housing and Residence Life summer programs, including: conferences, the summer senior program, grandma's marathon, and daily operational functions. The Summer Operations Assistant should expect to have weekly evening and occasional weekend commitments.

Job Responsibilities:

50% - Summer Camps & Conferences

• Respond to student and guest inquiries
• Post and update signage (i.e. bathrooms & directional signs)
• Assist with check-ins & check-outs
• Conduct routine key audits after camp checkouts to ensure all keys have been returned and put in the appropriate locations
• Attend weekly summer operations meetings
• Check spaces prior to camp check-ins to ensure they are ready for incoming guests
• Prepare keys for incoming guests in accordance with their building and room assignment

30% - Summer Senior Program

• Prepare keys and check-in materials (i.e. things to do in Duluth)
• Serve as point of contact for summer seniors wanting to reserve community spaces or housing supplies/equipment
• Monitor and maintain community posting boards that summer seniors can use to post events and activities
• Participate in "tech time" rotation to assist seniors with technology questions (including things like connecting their devices to UMD wifi)
• Assist with check-in on June 5th and check-out on July 31

10% - Grandma's Marathon

• Assist with Grandma's Marathon staffing Thursday, June 20 - Sunday, June 23
• Assist in the overall preparation for Grandma's by printing and posting directional signage, preparing check-in materials, auditing keys, checking rooms, and completing other tasks as assigned

10% - Miscellaneous Administration

• Staff the LSH Info Desk as needed
• Assist in the execution of departmental emergency response procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma /GED and one year of general once experience. Training/education may substitute for some of the experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with senior citizens in a housing environment
• Good customer service and organizational skills

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