Summer Housing Staff Application
Department of
Housing and Residence Life
Overview:
Thank you for your interest in the Summer Housing Staff position. Summer Housing Staff plays an integral role in:
 ensuring that the administrative processes run smoothly for the buildings
 providing quality customer service to residents
We will be hiring a total of ten positions
We are excited about this summer and the opportunities available for staff and residents alike. If you have any questions about the summer
staff positions or processes, please feel free to contact Quint Geis (geis@gonzaga.edu). Thank you again for you interest.
Summer Housing Staff Position
Responsibilities/Duties:
 Prepare housing facilities (Kennedy) for use; inspect rooms; conduct damage assessments; complete Apartment Condition Reports
(ACRs); initiate work orders; prepare keys and check-in / -out packets; post signs.
 Conduct resident check-in / -out processes according to established procedures; distribute/collect key packets, ACRs, and other
materials; explain policies and procedures, answer questions; note missing keys; reset common areas or other spaces to original
configuration, etc. On specific, designated dates (see below), there will be large-scale check-in / -out events, during which time Summer
Housing Staff will staff check-in / -out stations; on other occasions, Summer Housing Staff may conduct check-ins / -outs individually and
after-hours.
 Serve in a weekly on-duty rotation with the other Summer Housing Staff between the hours of 4:00 PM – 9:00 AM Monday – Friday and
24 hours Saturday and Sunday. Conduct nightly rounds as directed by supervisor. Provide assistance and conflict resolution for
residents. Complete incident reports and activity logs as needed.
 Office hours within the Housing Office and Kennedy Residence Hall
 Reside (i.e. live and sleep) in assigned hall and provide assistance to residents as requested.
 Perform other tasks in support of Housing and Residence Life as assigned.
 Some basic physical requirements include but are not limited to: standing or sitting in one location for an extended period of time, walking
from various points on campus frequently during a given work shift, being able to move and/or carry large items such as tables, chairs,
linen bundles, etc.
Work Schedule:
 Evening and weekend hours are required.
 On-duty rotation is on a weekly basis with each staff member having an average of 3 weeks of duty over the course of the summer
 Tentative Check-in days: Saturday, May 14th – Sunday, May 15th and Saturday, June 25th – Sunday, June 26th
 Tentative Check-out days: Friday, June 24th – Sunday, June 26th and Saturday, August 6th – Sunday, August 7th
 Other commitments (other jobs, volunteering, vacation or travel, etc.) must be secondary to this position. If recurrent conflicts arise,
employment with GU is subject to termination.
Employment Period:
 Tuesday May 10th– Friday, August 26th 2016; however, persons who will serve on the 2016-17 Residence Life staff will be released to
attend fall training.
 Time off may be granted; however, opportunities for time off during check-in and check-out times may be limited. Requests must be
submitted 2 weeks in advance.
 There is a mandatory training session tentatively scheduled for Tuesday May 10th & 11th, 2016.
Compensation:
 A single occupancy apartment room (minimum) for duration of employment as a Summer Housing Staff.
 As with most non-faculty positions at Gonzaga, Summer Resident Assistants are employed at will.
Application Procedure:
 Applications are available electronically by request from Quint Geis geis@gonzaga.edu
 Complete the application and email it to Quint Geis geis@gonzaga.edu by Friday, April 1, 2016 @ 1:00 PM.
 Applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be invited to interview from April 11th-14th
 This application and interview process applies to current and former Residence Life employees as well. It is important to note that it will
be taken in consideration that individuals who will be RA’s for the 2016-2017 academic year, would have overlapping responsibilities
during RA training and thus are at a disadvantage when applying for the Summer Housing Staff position.
 Applicants will be notified of their standing in the process by April 15th.
Gonzaga is an equal opportunity, Affirmative Action University. The University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,
religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity, or any
other non-merit factor in employment, educational programs or activities which it operates. All University policies, practices, and procedures are
consistent with Gonzaga's Catholic, Jesuit identity and Mission Statement, and comply with federal and state regulations, including Section 504 and
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Summer Housing Staff Application
Housing and Residence Life
(please print neatly)
Name:
Cell Phone #:
Current GU Address (residence hall):
MSC# :
Fall 2016 On-Campus Address (residence hall):
GU Email Address:
Home Address:
Home Phone #:
City:
State:
What is your academic standing for the next academic year? (circle one) Freshman
Zip:
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Recent Employment History
Employer (most recent)
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Describe Work Performed
Dates of Employment
Employer (next recent)
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Dates of Employment
Please attach a current resume.
Please Respond to the Following Questions
(Please type responses on a separate sheet and attach to this application. Please do not exceed one page in total.)
1. Why are you interested in the Summer Housing Staff Position?
2. What skills and traits do you possess that would contribute to the success of the summer residence life program?
What professional skills would you like to develop through this position?
3. Describe a difficult situation or challenge you faced and describe how you responded to it?
4. Describe your leadership style and how you motivate yourself and others to excel?
5. Please list your dates of availability from Tuesday May 10th– Friday, August 26th 2016. Please also list your
anticipated summer plans, including dates you will not be available and/or dates you will request time off for
vacation/travel. Include classes/research and other jobs or volunteering that you intend to participate in,
including days of the week, hours, and which summer term, if applicable.
In signing this application, you acknowledge that the information you have provided is accurate and that you
have read and understand the job description(s) for which you are applying. You hereby grant permission for
Housing and Residence Life to contact current or prior employer(s) and other University employees. You also
understand that this position is an at-will position and no expressed or implied contract is created.
Signature
Date
Complete the application and email it to Quint Geis at geis@gonzaga.edu
by Friday April 1, 2016 @ 1:00 PM.