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 Student Office Assistant

The Residential Programs Office looks for organized, reliable students to provide assistance with routine office functions. The student office assistant position involves interacting with our residents and fellow staff members in a pleasant and professional manner as well as responding to questions and requests for information.

Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are required. The student office assistant performs basic office-related functions, including typing, basic word processing, filing, taking messages, making appropriate referrals and assisting with delivering mail and other items to campus offices. We are looking for people who are patient, self-directed and understand when to ask for assistance. We will work around class schedules.

Compensation

Student office assistants start at $9.12 an hour (about 20 hours per week).

Qualifications

Students applying must meet these requirements:

  • Maintain a 2.25 cumulative GPA.
  • Be available to work Saturday hours for SOAR and Discover ASU events.
  • Meet preferred availability of work hours for summer as well as academic year employment.
  • Be able to operate a personal computer and perform basic word processing and data entry tasks.
  • Have great organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
  • Possess strong communication skills and a pleasant disposition.
  • Be able to provide excellent customer service and interact with others in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Be reliable and punctual.
  • Be trustworthy. This position requires dealing with confidential information.

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 Program Assistant (Currently Unavailable)

The Residential Programs Office hires energetic and motivated students to serve as Program Assistants. These positions assist with and support a broad range of programming (events and activities) in the residence halls across campus. Program assistants help with the research, design, creation, coordination, marketing and implementation of programs based on departmental goals for student retention, academic success and community development.

Students must be prepared to be positive role models for all campus residents. They should be creative, flexible and prepared to plan and attend various events and programs offered on campus. Students should also be able to motivate and encourage fellow residents to attend campus events.

Program assistants play an important role in the development of a sense of community in the residence halls and in enhancing the social, educational, spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural and environmental development of residential students.

Compensation

Program assistants receive a stipend of $760.00 per month. Time demands for this position may vary and include some nights and weekends. Because of the flexible nature of this job, we discourage outside employment responsibilities. Other employment may be allowed, but is subject to approval. In addition, Program Assistants receive a discount on the cost of their room, paying only $1,500.00 per semester. The department reserves the right to assign Program Assistants to buildings and/or designated rooms based on departmental goals and needs.

Qualifications

Students applying must meet these requirements:

  • Live in university housing. Program Assistant are assigned to designated buildings an/dor rooms depending on departmental need.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Be enrolled at ASU for at least 12 credit hours each semester of employment for undergraduates. Graduate students should take nine hours each semester of employment.
  • Begin training two weeks prior to the residence halls opening in the fall and about one week prior to the halls opening for the spring semester. Attendance at training is mandatory.
  • Be able to operate a personal computer and perform basic word processing and data entry tasks.
  • Work as a positive, productive team member. Idea-sharing and teamwork are a must.
  • Possess great organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
  • Have strong communication skills and a pleasant disposition.
  • Be able to interact with others in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Be reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings.
  • Program Assistants work approximately 5 scheduled desk hours per week.

Supervision

These positions are supervised by the Enhancement Programs coordinator.

Application Form for the Program Assistant position

Reference Form for the Program Assistant position

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 Program Assistant II (Currently Unavailable)

The Residential Programs Office seeks energetic and motivated students to serve in Program Assistant II (PA II) positions. These positions will assist with and support a broad range of programming in the residence halls across campus. The PA IIs will assist with the research, design, creation, coordination, marketing and implementation of programs based on community needs. Typically, previous experience as a Program Assistant I is required.

In addition to these duties, the PA IIs will be required to hold office hours for a minimum of 5 hours per week, assist the coordinator of Enhancement Programs with administrative duties and conduct program assistant staff meetings in the absence of the Enhancement Programs coordinator.

Students must be prepared to be positive role models for all campus residents and should be creative, flexible and prepared to plan and attend various events and programs offered on campus. Students should also be able to motivate and encourage residents to attend campus events.

Compensation

Program Assistant II positions receive a stipend of $820.00 per month. PA’s also receive a room rate discount and pay only $1,500. per semester. The hours expected of a PA II will vary according to the needs of the community. Due to the time demands of this position during various parts of the semester, working additional jobs may be subject to approval.

Qualifications and Requirements

Students applying must meet these criteria:

  • Live in university housing.
  • Maintain a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA.
  • Be able to operate a personal computer and perform basic word processing and data entry tasks.
  • Have experience in planning activities and/or working with student groups.
  • Be able to work as a positive, productive team member. Idea-sharing and teamwork are a must.
  • Possess great organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
  • Have strong communication skills and a pleasant disposition.
  • Be able to interact with others in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Be reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
  • Attend mandatory training.
  • Be available to work some nights and weekends.
  • Attend regular staff meetings.

Supervision

This position is supervised by the Enhancement Programs coordinator.

Application Form for the Program Assistant II position

Reference Form for the Program Assistant II position

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 Resident Assistant

Resident Assistants (RAs) are an integral part of Residential Programs. They are the staff members who have the most direct and constant contact with students. Their primary responsibilities are to help facilitate a sense of community in the residence halls and to enhance the social, educational, spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural and environmental development of each resident.

RAs articulate for students the philosophy and policies of Residential Programs and the university. They represent Residential Programs and act as role models for students. The six basic roles of an RA are:

  • Community facilitator
  • Referral agent
  • Team member
  • Administrator
  • Educator/events planner
  • University representative

Level One RAs are first-year RAs. Levels Two and Three are competitive positions open to RAs after completing one full year as a Level One RA. Level Two and Three RAs have some additional responsibilities. Advancement to Level Two or Three will be based on application and evaluation of performance, initiative and teamwork at the Level One position.

Compensation

Monthly stipends: Level One, $840.; Level Two, $860; Level Three, $900.

RAs enjoy the advantage of a private room at the special RA room rate of $1,250 per semester ($2,500 per year), regardless of which residence hall they are assigned. RA room charges are billed at 50 percent for fall and 50 percent for spring. RAs are subject to existing meal plan requirements.

Qualifications

Students applying must meet these criteria:

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Be enrolled at ASU for at least 12 credit hours each semester of employment (for undergraduates). Graduate students should be enrolled at ASU for nine hours each semester of employment.
  • Completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours by the date of employment.
  • Have a minimum of two semesters of group or community living experience by the date of employment.
  • Be free of disciplinary probation.

Other requirements:

  • RAs are not allowed to be employed in any position outside of Residential Programs (on or off campus) at the same time they are working as an RA. This is due to the availability requirements inherent with the RA job.
  • RAs are required to begin training two weeks prior to the residence halls opening in the fall. Attendance at training is MANDATORY for all RAs.
  • RAs are required to stay a day or two after the residence halls close at the end of the semester and academic year to complete required administrative responsibilities.
  • RAs are required to attend scheduled spring semester in-service training sessions. The in-service training schedule will be provided prior to spring registration.

Application Form for the Resident Assistant position

Reference Form for the Resident Assistant position

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 Summer Conference Assistant

The conference assistants will work under the general supervision of the associate director of Residential Programs and under the day-to-day supervision of an area coordinator. The assistants will be involved in servicing the housing, meeting and recreational needs of the conference groups within the residence halls.

Job Duties

  • Attends staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Prepares residence halls for the summer (distributes pillows, blankets, etc).
  • Performs check-ins (inspects rooms, distributes keys and linens, prepares and processes check-in forms, etc).
  • Performs check-outs (collects linens and keys, processes paperwork, inventories linens, damaged and missing items, etc).
  • Checks meeting room set-ups. Delivers, sets up and removes audio-visual equipment when necessary.
  • Assists custodial staff with housekeeping.
  • Gives tours and serves as resource person for conference attendees.
  • Assists groups during their activities, as necessary.
  • Anticipates conference needs and problems. Takes or recommends action as appropriate.
  • Enters detailed activity reports in daily activity log throughout each shift.
  • Prepares residence halls for the approaching academic year (including the preparation of room condition reports).
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Present a positive image of Angelo State University and the Office of Residential Programs.
  • Neat, clean appearance.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Team player who is willing to pitch in whenever a job needs to get done.
  • Dependable and follows through.
  • Ability to accept and follow directions.
  • Organized, detail-oriented and punctual.
  • Ability to work independently and flexibly.
  • Thorough knowledge of campus and community resources and facilities.
  • Strength and ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
  • Ability to work standing up for a long period of time.

Compensation

The summer conference assistants are paid $9.12 an hour. A room cost waiver is offered for the summer session worked. There are two summer sessions, each lasting about eight weeks.

Period of Employment

A normal work week is 30 hours. During the summer, the front desk work hours range from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., depending on the needs of our guests.

Work hours will be based on three normal shifts: morning, afternoon and evening, depending on workload and the number of groups on campus. Each conference assistant will work a variety of shifts throughout the summer. Weekly staff meetings are mandatory, even if they fall on a scheduled day off.

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 Other Employment Opportunities

For more information on student employment opportunities, both on and off campus, please visit these sites:

ASU Human Resources Employment Site

ASU Career Development

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Applications

Applications may be completed and submitted electronically, printed and faxed to the Residential Programs Office at (325) 942-2239, or printed and returned to the Residential Programs Office in the West Annex at 1825 Johnson St. We give hiring priority to students who live on campus. Living on campus may be required for continued employment.