Summer Project Assistant

(Start Date: May 1 – August 15 Full-time status)

Essential Functions:

• Assist with implementing program schedules.
• Assist with planning, organization and implantation of a formal training program for Summer Programs staff
• Assist with coordinating on campus facility reservations.
• Assist with transportation reservations
• Assist with coordinating with various on- and off-campus resources and constituents in offering diverse educational activities and sessions for Summer Program participants.
• Assist with ensuring compliance throughout Summer Programs with SMU facility policies, procedures and regulations.
• Assist with ordering food, supplies, and equipment, and arranging for proper distribution.
• Assist with money distribution.

Competencies:

• Ability to multi-task and work in a busy work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with international students.
• Evidence of being highly organized with the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, students, and constituents.
• Ability to problem-solve and perform under time-pressured situations.
• Must be supportive of a Catholic, Benedictine philosophy of education.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Works well in a team setting
• Excellent Excel, Word and Publisher skills
• Extremely detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills a must
• Willingness to be flexible and think outside the box

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated event planning experience
• Previous experience with international exchange students
• Previous experience traveling or living internationally
• Knowledge of a foreign language

TO APPLY, EMAIL RESUME TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LINDSAY KRAMER, AT LKRAMER@STMARTIN.EDU APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2019