Summer Assistant

Student Employment – Residence Life Summer Assistant
Charleston Southern University

Position Overview:

The Residence Life Summer Staff Position includes duty of both a Summer RA and Camp Support Staff. This is an opportunity to serve both current CSU students, and visitors who will be on campus throughout the summer with camps. 

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities vary by role and may include, but are not limited to:

•    Serve as a Resident Assistant in a hall of students 
•    Foster a meaningful and caring community within the hall  
•    Assist with move-in and move-out for Summer I and II 
•    Create and plan events for residents 
•    Conduct monthly room inspections for each room in the hall 
•    Mediate roommate conflicts and offer solutions
•    Serve “on duty” once weekly and select weekends
      o    Assist with after-hours student needs
      o    Respond to any student emergencies 
•    Perform weekly building walkthroughs to ensure buildings and rooms are ready for use. 
•    Enforce the CSU student handbook policies and uphold the standards of the university 
•    Assist with preparations, planning, and placements for each week of camp. 
•    Prepare residence halls with supplies for camp each week
•    Participate in weekly camp check-in and check-out sessions
•    Perform weekly key audits to identify and correct any issues
•    Work directly with SummerSalt leadership to ensure all of their housing needs are met in order to enable their success
•    Help with maintenance escorts, when needed
•    Empty dehumidifiers and check rooms when needed 
•    Power wash AC covers 
•    Assist with Residence Life with the planning of Fall 2025 RA Training  
•    Share ideas and insight with Residence Life staff for planning of 2025-2026 year 
•    Other duties as assigned 

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A heart for ministry and a desire to serve others.
• Proficiency in relevant technology and tools (e.g., social media platforms, office software, maintenance tools, etc.).
• Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Hours:

Part-time, approximately 0-15 hours per week.

Compensation:

$10 hourly wage, based on university student employment guidelines.

Housing and meal plan covered for the summer. 

Application Process:

We are excited to spend the summer serving students and guests on campus and are looking for a dedicated, hardworking team to help us! If you are interested in this position, please apply on the student employment website.

Additional Notes:

• These roles are intended to provide students with a meaningful employment experience that contributes to both their personal and career development.
• Resident’s Life Student Employment reports to Brittney Greer, Dylan Margolis, Anna Maybin, Zachery Howell, and/or Sarah Hosack.
• Students enrolled in courses during the semester they are working are FICA-exempt.
• Students not enrolled in the semester are required to pay FICA taxes.
• Students are not permitted to work during scheduled class times.

Eligibility/Requirement(s):

• These positions are open to all academic levels

Student Employee:

• Must be an active student at Charleston Southern University.

Federal Work-Study:

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Charleston Southern University.
• Must have completed all documentation required by Financial Aid.
• Must have accepted their financial aid award.

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.