Student Projects Assistant

**About Western**: Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. **About Us**: The Division of Housing and Ancillary Services strives to provide its residents and student staff with a work environment where academic success and personal growth are promoted. The Residence Life Team, comprised of full-time professionals and part-time student leaders, is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive community for students to live, learn, and flourish. As a team, we recognize the importance of providing a smooth transition into university and a healthy living and learning environment. **Responsibilities**: **Duties & Responsibilities** The Student Projects Assistant (s) will work with the Residence Life Management Team (RLMT) to accomplish summer and yearlong projects as outlined below and new projects that emerge over the summer months and academic year. The incumbent(s) will liaise with key partners on campus and within the residence system in order to coordinate efforts to develop creative and effective programs, student leadership training input, and program materials. The project outcomes aim to support the programming and leadership efforts of the Residence Staff, Sophs, and Residents’ Councils in the upcoming academic year. The Student Projects Assistant(s) are required to review current programming materials, update information, and produce effective results in the specific project areas. Specific accountabilities include, but are not limited to: - Aid in supporting the RLMT with a variety of summer projects and committee work determined in May. - Residence Life supply procurement - Collection and inventory of Fire Safety supplies from all residences - Collection, inventory, and restock of First Aid supplies for all residences - Collection, inventory, and restock of supplies for all programming offices - Collection and inventory of programming supplies for all residences (including A/V equipment; lifting up to 50lbs will be required at times) - Inventory of Front Desk Supplies for all residences - Inventory of building posters and campus maps for all residences - Inventory and maintenance of flag supply closet (flags, poles, bases, finials) - Ordering supplies necessary for the academic year, accurately documenting orders to keep for inventory - Develop and plan the Residence-Based Day Program with the RLMT and Residence Orientation Coordinator (ROC)Prepare informative lobby materials to welcome first-year students to Western (campus maps, bus schedules, residence staff/soph pictures etc.) - Maintenance of OREP Storage Rooms - Maintenance of Staff, Soph, and Council rooms for all residence buildings - Assist with planning and execution of Move-In Day programming, in collaboration with RLMT - Create buttons required for residence staff and sophs, faculty sophs, and program-related buttons (eg. Ask, Listen, Connect) - Work collaboratively with RLMT to provide logístical support with Orientation week programming and execution - Assist with Western Launch programming - Assist with updating the Community Development Model as directed by the Chair of the Curriculum Committee - Assist with preparation and logistics for the August Learning and Development Conference - Assist the Community Development Coordinator (CDC) with the Tenant Appreciation BBQ and any other summer or yearlong programming requirements as they arise - Assist the Programming Coordinator(s) with feedback and revisions to Residents’ Councils on training, program plans, and budgets - Other project priorities as they arise during the summer and/or academic year - Coordinate and execute set up and take down for planned programs and events organized by the RLMT - Responsible for administrative work as assigned - Successful completion of Summer Task List assigned by supervisor The Student Projects Assistant(s) report to the Residence Training Coordinator, or delegate, throughout the summer and the Programming Coordinator(s), or delegate, throughout the academic year, should an extension be granted. **QUALIFICATIONS**: **Why Western?**: Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English. **Western Values Diversity**: Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194. **Please Note**: We than