The conference assistant staff participates on teams specifically designed to implement the housing operations of a summer conference, gaining experience in customer service, and conference management. CA teams will be assigned to individual conferences/residence halls, providing an individualized experience to each conference attendee. CONFERENCE ASSISTANT POSITION DESCRIPTION Calling the University of Tennessee home immerses our students in the Volunteer family. Our Vols @ Home team helps incoming and current students find their place on campus, with on-campus living as an integral component to the UT experience. The Vols @ Home team work in various areas of marketing, recruitment, graphic design, and photography, immersing themselves into what living on campus is all about. Now is your chance to help others call our campus Home Sweet Home! We are currently hiring for: The Orientation Team is a summer position, designed to assist incoming students during Orientation. Work rotations allow all team members to experience: assignments, customer service, recruitment, marketing, communications, special events, guided tours, social media and public speaking. So no matter what your skill set is, you will have the opportunity to find the area that best fits you. Click here for a full position description. The student photographer focuses on capturing the sense of community on our campus through photography. The student photographer must be comfortable shooting events as well as staging photo shoots. The student photographer will also gain experience with editing and cataloging. Photographs are utilized on the web and in print publications, and the student photographer is permitted to use photos taken in their professional portfolio. Click here for a full position description. The Student Graphic Designer position focuses on providing graphic design assistance to the Vols @ Home Team and serves as a resource for the Department of University Housing. Projects include digital and print projects, and range from flyers to infographics. Click here for a full position description. The Content Marketing team focuses on social media and inbound marketing, helping students and families connect with campus life at the University of Tennessee. Team members will gain experience analyzing data, developing a social media strategic plan, and improve writing skills. Click here for a full position description. The Content Marketing team focuses on providing housing tours to prospective students and families, tabling at admissions information fairs, and staffing special events for University Housing. As a Tours & Special Events team member, your campus room may be used as a show room for on-campus special group tours. Team members will gain experience in public speaking, marketing, and customer service. Click here for a full position description. The resident assistant position is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have on campus. This position provides an opportunity to meet new people, make a difference in the lives of others, and teach you skills for your future. As an RA, you will have an opportunity to graduate with a unique skill set and memories that will last a lifetime. RA candidates must have a cumulative grade point of 2.75 to be eligible for hire. In order to support the increased academic demands of the student teaching position, candidates who will be student teaching during the Fall 2017 – Spring 2018 academic year will not be considered. A full academic year commitment to the position is required. RA training will begin August 4th, 2017 and attendance is mandatory. Applications are available online and will open November 28, 2016. Visit your hall director or attend an interest session for more information. Resident Assistant position description Monday, November 14 Tuesday, November 15 Wednesday, November 16 Thursday, November 17 The office assistant performs a variety of clerical and receptionist duties related to the administrative operations of the residence halls. The OA is supervised by the building hall director, and is an enrolled student who has completed at least one academic semester of school at UT. The OA understands the nuances of residence halls and can effectively answer student concerns and questions. OFFICE ASSISTANT POSITION DESCRIPTION The Call Center Attendant (CCA) performs a variety of technical, and clerical duties related to the administrative operations of the residence halls. The UT Housing Call Center serves as the epicenter for housings CCTV monitoring, Fire Alarm Monitoring and the single point of contact for Housing Related Issues. The Call Center Attendant is supervised by the UT Housing Safety Supervisor, and must be an enrolled student who has completed at least one academic year of school at UT. Preferably, the Attendant has previous University Housing work experience as an Orientation Assistant, Desk Assistant, or Post Office Assistant and therefore understands some of the interworking’s of the residence halls to most effectively answer student concerns and questions. This position will include day, night and weekend hours with a cap of 20hrs per week. CALL CENTER ATTENDANT POSITION DESCRIPTIONConference Assistant
Applications are available online and are hired during the spring semester.Vols @ Home Team
Summer 2017
Email us with your cover letter and resume to apply!
Begins Spring 2017
To apply: email us you cover letter, resume, and link to your portfolio.
Begins Summer 2017
To apply: email us you cover letter, resume, and link to portfolio.
Begins Fall 2017
To apply: email us you cover letter and resume.
Begins Fall 2017
To apply: email us you cover letter and resume.Resident Assistant
November 28, 2016
Online applications are available.
January 20, 2017
Applications are closed. No late applications will be accepted.
January 29, 2017
New RA Candidate Social. All eligible candidates are invited to learn more about the interview process from housing staff and current RAs. Attendance isn’t required, but it highly encouraged!
February 2-4, 2017
Interview process. You will need to be available for one of these days.
February 8, 2017
Candidates are notified by e-mail if they are invited to participate in the RA class during the spring semester. Eligible candidates will be select their class time at the RA Class Kick-Off.
February 12, 2017
RA Class Kick-off. Mandatory meeting for eligible candidates to find out more about the RA class, receive class materials, choose class times, and meet instructors & fellow classmates.
February 13, 2017
RA Class begins.
April 14, 2017
Candidates will be notified via email of either hall placement or alternate status.
August 4, 2017
Mandatory Fall RA Training begins!
Orange Hall: 4pm
Brown Hall: 5pm
Hess Hall: 6pm
North Carrick Hall: 5pm
Laurel Hall: 6pm
South Carrick Hall: 8pm
Morrill Hall: 5pm
Massey Hall: 6pm
Reese Hall: 7pm
Volunteer Hall: 5pm
Clement Hall: 5:30pmOffice Assistant
May 1, 2016
Online applications are available.
July 31, 2016
Applications are closed.
August 6, 2016
Mandatory OA training.
Applications are available online and are hired on an as needed basis.Call Center Attendant
Applications are available online and are hired on an as needed basis.
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