Vanderbilt Pre-College Residential Logistics Assistant (Summer 2027)

Fore more information about Vanderbilt Pre-College, please visit https://pty.vanderbilt.edu/workatprecollege/ .

Location: Nashville, TN
Type: Non-Residential or Residential
Reports to: Head of Residential Logistics

Job Description:

The Residential Logistics Assistant provides critical operational support for residential programs, ensuring that essential processes run efficiently behind the scenes. Responsibilities include coordinating check-in and check-out operations, organizing and distributing student materials and SWAG, and supporting a variety of residential logistics needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and contributing to a high-quality student experience through operational excellence. Flexible weekend hours are required during program check-in/check-out days and select weekends throughout the summer.

Perks:

Your summer includes:

- Making a difference through investing in the lives of gifted and high-achieving young scholars.
- Working on the campus of a nationally known institution.
- Adding a unique experience to your resume.
- Joining a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about developing talent in gifted students.
- Competitive compensation with some meals provided.

Expectations:

Within their wide array of duties and responsibilities, Pre-College Residential Logistics Assistants are expected to:

- Be a role model for all student participants and colleagues.
- Uphold and exemplify community values, regulations, and expectations.
- Curate a safe, cordial, and supportive residential community for all students and staff.
- Enthusiastically adapt and pivot as needed to ensure optimal, engaging, and safe residential experiences.
- Collaborate with Assistants from other departments to ensure a positive community culture.
- Maintain an organized and efficient system of monitoring program supplies and inventory.
- Assist with various administrative duties and processes to ensure smooth operations.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment that requires continuing flexibility, a positive and caring attitude, and collaboration.
- Adhere to PTY’s policies related to confidentiality.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will:

- Be a current undergraduate student, graduate student or professional.
- Demonstrate exceptional maturity and character.
- Possess cultural sensitivity awareness and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Have experience with program coordination, retail, or customer service.
- Embody a strong team player ethic and sense of humor.
- Be able to successfully and positively communicate with individuals of all ages, experiences, and roles.
- Successfully pass the Vanderbilt University criminal background check and online training for working with minors.
- Agree to adhere to all duties before, during, and after the program as outlined in the staff materials.
- Must be able to traverse distances of at least one mile, including stairs, with or without accommodation.
- Must be able to lift and/or maneuver at least 40 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Benefits

Compensation:

$16.00/hr (Non-Residential)
$12.00/hr (Residential; Housing and Meals provided)

*This position is eligible for the returning PTY seasonal staff incentive.

Program Dates and Times:*

For a detailed schedule, please see https://pty.vanderbilt.edu/precollege-staff-schedule/ .

The typical weekday shift is 11am-7pm in addition to extensive weekend hours.

*dates subject to change