Student Assistant - Nacogdoches, United States - Stephen F. Austin University

Stephen F. Austin University

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Nacogdoches, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

This is a student position responsible for assisting SFA faculty and staff during the Conservation Careers Summer Camp.

The Camp Associate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day events of the camp, including but not limited to: overseeing the Camp Counselors, managing the camp agenda, and serving as the liaison between the Camp Director and the Camp Counselors to ensure the camp runs smoothly and efficiently.

This person will work under immediate supervision of the camp Director.

This position is temporary for one week (June 2- June 30, The associate will be expected to meet with the Camp Director regularly leading up to the camp.

The Camp Associate will receive $800 for the week of camp and additional pay for various work days prior to the event.

The associate will be required to stay at the dorms with the students attending the camp. This position has the potential to serve as an internship credit pending professor approval.

Job Duties

Assists and oversees camper activities.
Monitors and helps facilitate activities.
Supervises camp counselors.
Follows and ensures safety and emergency procedures and guidelines.
May perform administrative tasks (filing, record keeping, etc.) as needed.
Works oneonone with camp counselors and campers.
Serves as primary point of contact daily camp activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to strictly adhere to camp philosophy, standards, and goals.
Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with campers and encourage them.
Ability to work independently and critical think through issues that arise.
Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to think and plan creatively and demonstrate innovation.
Ability to problem solve and communicate potential solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to maintain professionalism when working with counselors, campers, and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students and the general public.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and as a leader.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge in the field of Forestry, Environmental Science, or Geospatial Science is preferred.

Camp Counselor experience is preferred.

Physical Demands

Must be able to complete strenuous tasks in difficult conditions, including environmental. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

ELIGIBLE
CANDIDATES
MUST
MAINTAIN A 2.5
GPA.**Position End Date (if temporary) 07/11/2024

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

SA
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Open Date
04/10/2024
Review Start Date

Posting Close Date

Work Schedule

Various hours leading up to camp; July
July 11 all day and overnight for camp
Min Pay Rate

- $18/hr for various hours and $800 for the week of camp.
Open Until Filled

Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at
Posting Quick LinkDepartment Information

Department

Forestry
Contact Name
Brandy Bishop
Contact Phone

Contact Information

Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview.

If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at
Supplemental Questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Are you enrolled as a student in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture?
No
Yes
Do you have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA?
YES
NO
Describe any work experience relevant to this posting. (Open Ended Question)
Will you be seeking internship credit?
Yes
No
Which of the following best represents your education background