iLEAD: Residence Life Operations Assistant, Student Worker

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Summary of Essential Functions:

• Assist Housing Operations Coordinator in administrative responsibilities (Ex. Website Audits, Communications)

• Assist in Housing Operations Key Audit

• Assist in StarRez as a testing student user and auditor

• Assist Housing Operations Coordinator with marketing efforts

• Assist with Housing Operations seasonal postings in Residence Halls

• Participate in assigned departmental projects and activities

• Participate in the planning and execution of Housing Operations programming

• Present for Residence Hall Openings and Closings

• Arrive early and depart late for semester training and opening/closing responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the management of administrative tasks associated with the opening and closing of the Residence Halls

• Assist with the management and maintenance of student records in StarRez

• Understand department staffing and roles

• Perform key-related tasks such as key audits and lock-outs

• Create documents, communications, and advertisements relevant to the Office of Residence Life

• Maintain an organized and clean workstation

• Assist with the maintenance of the showroom used for campus tours

• Provide front desk support when Front Desk Assistants are unavailable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Set a positive example for other students to abide by policies

• Ability to work as a part of a mixed team of students and professional staff

Minimum qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled full-time student at MICA.

• Prior experience as an Office Assistant in the Office of Residence Life

• Prior experience with StarRez preferred

Reporting to this position: no direct reports

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to arrive on campus early to attend mandatory training sessions prior to the start of each semester

• Must be able to attend weekly staff meetings (Wednesdays 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm)

• Required to work during the opening and closing of the residence halls each semester

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of a job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to (amt) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)

• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually (minimal, moderate, or high).

• Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment.

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.