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This is a student employment opportunity for the summer term.

Job summary

Conference Assistants (CA) are hired to assist in all facets of the Residence Halls Conference Program. Duties include administrative, clerical, and physical operations assigned in connection with the general management of the conference program. A major portion of the job is working at the service desk, assisting conference and hostel guests, mediating residential conflict, social programming and participating in an on-call duty rotation on nights and weekends.

Minimum qualifications and skills

• Must have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing at Oakland University by fall 2023
• Must have one semester of on-campus living experience
• Current cumulative and semester GPA must be 2.75 or higher
• Must not be found responsible for serious conduct violations

Responsibilities and duties

• Assist in the preparation of conference housing facilities including inventorying supplies, set up at reception desks, key preparation, and decorating bulletin boards.
• Work at the service desk to handle all aspects of mail, including package logging and equipment checkout.
• Work in the Housing Office performing administrative tasks.
• Serve in a duty rotation including weeknights, weekends, and summer holidays.
• Respond to all situations involving conference guests and summer residents and notify supervisors for follow-up and emergency assistance as part of serving on duty.
• Complete tasks, programs, and paperwork by the assigned deadlines.
• Perform check-in and check-out procedures as assigned for conference guests and summer residents.

Conditions of employment

Department Conditions

• Act in accordance with all University Housing staff policies as outlined in the University Housing Staff Manual Google Site.Act in accordance with all University Housing policies in the Housing Handbook.Act in accordance with the Clery Act as a mandated reporter and carry out responsibilities in reporting a crime on campus as a University Housing staff member.
• Must be free of student conduct sanctions and uphold the University’s Student Code of Conduct, the Housing Handbook, and all of University Housing’s staff policies at the time of application and throughout employment.Maintain a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative and semester GPA. If the staff member’s GPA falls below the requirement, that staff member may be placed on academic notice or be subject to termination.
• Must be enrolled full-time, at least 12 credit hours per semester, at Oakland University unless otherwise approved by the supervisor. *If student employment criteria are met for the upcoming fall semester, the individual is eligible to be a student employee during the summer semester.

Position Specific Conditions

• Must complete Conference Assistant training.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Work approximately 25 or more hours per week.
• Working an average of 2-4 duty nights per week
• The student must live in University Housing for the duration of employment.
• Taking classes and/or additional part-time employment, not interfering with work schedule, must be approved by the Assistant Director for Assignments and Summer Conferences. Full-time employment/internships are not allowed. Must commit to work both summer sessions with no extended vacations.

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This is a student employment opportunity for the summer term.

Job summary

Housing Ambassadors interact with prospective and incoming students during Undergraduate Admissions and orientation events, or other events designed to recruit prospective students. Students are trained to perform University Housing presentations and tours that accurately and enthusiastically represent the Department of University Housing.

Minimum qualifications and skills

• Must have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing at Oakland University by fall 2023
• Must have lived on campus for a minimum of one semester
• Current cumulative and semester GPA must be 2.75 or higher
• Must not be found responsible for serious conduct violations

Responsibilities and duties

• Active participation in, and engagement with, the marketing and recruitment plan for the Department of University Housing.
• Interact with prospective and incoming students during orientation events or other events designed to recruit students to live on campus.
• Provide tours of housing facilities that accurately and enthusiastically represent the Department of University Housing.
• Support the Hillcrest Hall Housing Office as needed.

Conditions of employment

Department Conditions

• Act in accordance with all University Housing staff policies as outlined in the University Housing Staff Manual Google Site.Act in accordance with all University Housing policies in the Housing Handbook.
• Act in accordance with the Clery Act as a mandated reporter and carry out responsibilities in reporting a crime on campus as a University Housing staff member.
• Must be free of student conduct sanctions and uphold the University’s Student Code of Conduct, the Housing Handbook, and all of University Housing’s staff policies at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Maintain a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative and semester GPA. If the staff member’s GPA falls below the requirement, that staff member may be placed on academic notice or be subject to termination.
• Must be enrolled full-time, at least 12 credit hours per semester, at Oakland University unless otherwise approved by the supervisor. *If student employment criteria are met for the upcoming fall semester, the individual is eligible to be a student employee during the summer semester.

Position Specific Conditions

• Must complete Housing Ambassador training.
• Due to the formal and informal demands of the position, involvement in other activities that require a sizable time commitment (i.e., volunteer work, additional employment, or academic courses or labs), must be communicated to, and approved by, the Assistant Director for Enrollment.

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This is a student employment opportunity for the summer, fall, and winter terms.

Job summary

Maintenance Assistants are responsible for assisting in facility operations, including trash disposal, after hours on-call coverage response, and projects that relate to facility maintenance and enhancement.

Responsibilities and duties

• Trash pickup as directed
• Can expect other related duties, such as; supply delivery, meeting room and furniture set-ups, student room furniture set-up, cleaning of Residence Halls in absence of full-time employees, cleaning of vacant apartments, carpet shampooing, etc. 
• Saturday and Sunday hours are offered with flexible schedules

Qualifications and skills

• Must have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing at Oakland University by fall 2023
• Current cumulative and semester GPA must be 2.75 or higher
• Must not be found responsible for serious conduct violations
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Desired qualification: Previous maintenance or custodial experience is preferred but not required.

Conditions of employment

Department Conditions

• Act in accordance with all University Housing staff policies as outlined in the University Housing Staff Manual Google Site.Act in accordance with all University Housing policies in the Housing Handbook.
• Act in accordance with the Clery Act as a mandated reporter and carry out responsibilities in reporting a crime on campus as a University Housing staff member.
• Must be free of student conduct sanctions and uphold the University’s Student Code of Conduct, the Housing Handbook, and all of University Housing’s staff policies at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Maintain a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative and semester GPA. If the staff member’s GPA falls below the requirement, that staff member may be placed on academic notice or be subject to termination.
• Must be enrolled full-time, at least 12 credit hours per semester, at Oakland University unless otherwise approved by the supervisor. *If student employment criteria are met for the upcoming fall semester, the individual is eligible to be a student employee during the summer semester.

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This is a student employment opportunity for the fall and winter terms.

Job summary

Minimum qualifications and skills

• Must have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing at Oakland University by fall 2023
• Current cumulative and semester GPA must be 2.75 or higher
• Must not be found responsible for serious conduct violations

Responsibilities and duties

• Work multiple shifts weekly
• Make sure the appropriate doors are locked in the building
• Check the validity of residential status by swiping student IDs
• Sign in all students/guests that do not live in the Oakland University Housing community
• Maintain confidentiality
• Keep Nightwatch stations and closets organized

Conditions of employment

Department Conditions

• Act in accordance with all University Housing staff policies as outlined in the University Housing Staff Manual Google Site.
• Act in accordance with all University Housing policies in the Housing Handbook.
• Act in accordance with the Clery Act as a mandated reporter and carry out responsibilities in reporting a crime on campus as a University Housing staff member.
• Must be free of student conduct sanctions and uphold the University’s Student Code of Conduct, the Housing Handbook, and all of University Housing’s staff policies at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Maintain a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative and semester GPA. If the staff member’s GPA falls below the requirement, that staff member may be placed on academic notice or be subject to termination.
• Must be enrolled full-time, at least 12 credit hours per semester, at Oakland University unless otherwise approved by the supervisor.

Position Specific Conditions

• Attend Nightwatch staff meetings and training
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends

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This is a student employment opportunity for the fall and winter terms.

Job summary

The Residence Life Association (RLA) is the governing body of housing at OU. RLA members advocate for important issues within University Housing. They review policies, host programs, and discuss any concerns from residential students.

Minimum qualifications and skills

• Must have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing at Oakland University by fall 2023
• Current cumulative and semester GPA must be 2.75 or higher
• Must not be found responsible for serious conduct violations

Responsibilities and duties

President

• Serve as the official representative of the Residence Life Association to campus
• Preside over all RLA executive board, general body, and business meetings
• Serve as a liaison to residential communities, graduate staff, and professional staff
• Develop, implement and execute Community Council Training for new Community Council Members
• Serve a minimum of 5 office hours a week
• Maintain professional and timely communication with the RLA team and in the RLA email account with all executive board members

Operations Coordinator

• Prepare and present budget reports for the weekly executive board and business meetings
• Help track and coordinate donations for events with local vendors
• Responsible for the distribution and maintenance of all RLA-owned equipment
• Serve a minimum of 5 office hours per week
• Maintain professional and timely communication with the RLA team and in the RLA email account with all executive board members

Marketing Coordinator

• Maintain records of the Residence Life Association, including but not limited to meeting minutes and attendance reports
• Post minutes to the RLA website and Google Drive and send them to meeting attendees within one business day following RLA general body meetings
• Responsible for helping to create and distribute advertisements for RLA programs
• Work with the Housing Enrollment team to provide social media content about RLA with photos, updates, and events once a week
• Serve a minimum of 5 office hours per week
• Maintain professional and timely communication with the RLA team and in the RLA email account with all executive board members

Programming Coordinator 

• Survey resident opinions and feedback on what programming they would like to see in University Housing
• Keep an updated calendar of all RLA events
• Plan large-scale programs such as Halloween Events and Siblings Weekend
• Responsible for coordinating attendance records of programs and events as well as notes of what worked and did not work
• Assist the diversity & inclusion programming coordinator with small scale programming
• Serve a minimum of 5 office hours per week
• Maintain professional and timely communication with the RLA team and in the RLA email account with all executive board members

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programming Coordinator 

• Plan at least two programs per semester about multicultural, diversity, equity, or inclusion topics, issues, and initiatives
• Plan other small-scale or passive programs with the programming coordinators
• Assist the programming coordinators with large scale events
• Responsible for coordinating attendance records of programs and events as well as notes of what worked and did not workServe a minimum of 5 office hours per week
• Maintain professional and timely communication with the RLA team and in the RLA email account with all executive board members

National Communications Coordinator

• Serve as the liaison between Residence Life Association and the national and regional affiliates
• Notify RLA of any critical updates or opportunities occurring within the national and regional affiliates
• Serve as a liaison to NRHH and Student Congress and the parliamentarian for RLA business meetings
• Assume all presidential duties upon the absence of the President
• Serve a minimum of 5 office hours per week
• Maintain professional and timely communication with the RLA team and in the RLA email account with all executive board members

Conditions of employment

Department Conditions

• Act in accordance with all University Housing staff policies as outlined in the University Housing Staff Manual Google Site.Act in accordance with all University Housing policies in the Housing Handbook.
• Act in accordance with the Clery Act as a mandated reporter and carry out responsibilities in reporting a crime on campus as a University Housing staff member.
• Must be free of student conduct sanctions and uphold the University’s Student Code of Conduct, the Housing Handbook, and all of University Housing’s staff policies at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Maintain a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative and semester GPA. If the staff member’s GPA falls below the requirement, that staff member may be placed on academic notice or be subject to termination.
• Must be enrolled full-time, at least 12 credit hours per semester, at Oakland University unless otherwise approved by the supervisor. 

Position Specific Conditions

• Must live on campus.
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends.
• Must complete Executive Board training.

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This is a student employment opportunity for the fall and winter terms.

Job summary

Resident Assistants (RA) live in the residence halls and student apartments where they advise and mentor students living on their assigned floor or building, and actively encourage a positive residential environment. They offer students advice and guidance in academic, social, and financial matters and handle several administrative duties. They also help residents become acquainted with the university and residential community. 

Minimum qualifications and skills

• Must have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing or be enrolled as a graduate student at Oakland University
• Current cumulative and semester GPA must be 2.75 or higher
• Must not be found responsible of serious conduct violations

Responsibilities and duties

The Resident Assistant (RA) is a student who is hired to mentor their assigned residents, as well as support all residents in their community on academic, personal, social, and financial matters. In addition, they perform administrative duties in connection with the general management of their community. A major portion of the RA’s job will be to actively influence the environment and encourage students to participate in programs and activities through leadership and availability. This job is contracted for the full academic year, including the fall and winter semesters. RAs are expected to move out at the end of their contracted period of employment.

• Become acquainted with and build rapport with all of their assigned residents.
• Foster a community that is supportive of all residents by promoting acceptance and understanding of diverse backgrounds.
• Help residents adapt to living on campus as changes occur.
• Act as a positive role model for residents.
• Respond to emergency situations at any time of the day and night.
• Refer residents to appropriate campus and community resources.
• Plan and implement programs to foster community and to educate residents on issues pertinent to their development.
• Participate in an on-call duty rotation.
• Complete all assigned administrative work including, but not limited to, weekly reports, duty logs, and program forms.
• Participate in the opening and closing of the residence halls during all recess periods.
• Support and enforce all Oakland University and University Housing policies and the Student Code of Conduct.
• Participate in an ancillary assignment
• Serve as a mandated reporter for Title IX and the Clery Act. As a student employee of University Housing, you would be responsible for reporting crimes on campus. Information on the Clery Act and Title IX can be found in detail on the Oakland University Police Department's website.

Conditions of employment

Department Conditions

• Act in accordance with all University Housing staff policies.
• Act in accordance with all University Housing policies in the Housing Handbook.
• Act in accordance with the Clery Act as a mandated reporter and carry out responsibilities in reporting a crime on campus as a University Housing staff member.
• Must be free of student conduct sanctions and uphold the University’s Student Code of Conduct, the Housing Handbook, and all of University Housing’s staff policies at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Maintain a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative and semester GPA. If the staff member’s GPA falls below the requirement, that staff member may be placed on academic notice or be subject to termination.
• Must be enrolled full-time, at least 12 credit hours per semester, at Oakland University unless otherwise approved by the supervisor.

Position Specific Conditions

• Attend all meetings and training sessions, including training beginning in mid-August before the fall semester, in-service training sessions during the fall and winter semesters, and training before the start of the winter semester. Failure to attend these training sessions can lead to your offer for the position being rescinded.
• Act in accordance with the Clery Act and carry out responsibilities in reporting a crime on campus as a University Housing staff member.
  Act in accordance with all Mandated Reporter expectations for situations related to Title IX and student mental health.
• Due to the nature of the position and its specific requirements, you cannot retain this position while student teaching, or while completing any internship or form of experiential education (this includes Nursing Clinicals) above 15 hours per week.
• Considering the formal and informal demands of the position, you are limited to 10-15 hours of other employment, extracurricular activities (i.e., volunteering, student organizations or clubs, sports, etc.), or responsibilities outside of this position.