House Event Assistant

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Rodin House Event Assistant

Compensation: $8.00/hour

The Rodin House Assistant team is committed to supporting the administrative functions of the House and maintaining Rodin's legacy as a place the residents can call their home away from home. House Event Assistants staff provide support for programming in the house.

Terms of Appointment:

  • 8-12 hours per week, including evening and some weekend hours
  • Attend regular staff meetings
  • If possible, we would prefer House Event Assistants to move into their Rodin assignments by Wednesday, August 25, 2021 for the fall semester, with training starting on Thursday, August 26, 2021
  • House Event Assistants must be available to staff Winter Welcome events starting on Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Eligibility:

  • Must have a minimum 2.50 GPA at the time of application, at the time of job offer, and at the end of the academic year prior to employment. Staff are expected to maintain the 2.50 GPA minimum each semester throughout employment
  • By employment start date, the House Event Assistant must be a full time student at the University of Pennsylvania and resident of Rodin College House for the 2019-2020 academic year in good standing with the University and within the College House system

General Expectations:

House Event Assistants are integral to executing the programs and vision of Rodin College House. House Event Assistants duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Plan and staff programming efforts for Rodin College House. These include, but are not limited to: ongoing signature programs (such as Tower Hour, Sunday Brunch, and Monday Morning Mirth), annual events, academic programming (Rodin 24, faculty programming), House Event Manager initiated programs
  • Provide support for Rodin Rooftop Lounge bookings
  • Execute Rodin Welcome Week and Winter Welcome programming
  • Maintain display areas throughout Rodin (elevator banks, underground, Rooftop, etc)
  • Assist with projects as directed by the House Director and House Coordinator
  • Provide support for academic initiatives as needed

 

 

Position Benefits

There are a number of personal and leadership benefits to serving as a House Event Assistant in Rodin College House. House Event Assistants will:

  • Have the opportunity to have a lasting effect on the experience of Upperclass students
  • Enhance their leadership skills and ability to work in a team-focused environment
  • Build their resume
  • Connect and build meaningful mentoring relationships with faculty and staff on campus
  • Gain lasting friendships with other student staff members
  • Engage in critical thinking  and communication skills

Termination:

The appointment may be terminated prior to its normal expiration date if the House Event Assistant fails to perform the above specified duties or for conduct at variance with that expected of a House Event Assistant, or if status as an undergraduate student in good standing (full time with a GPA of 2.5 or above and limited behavioral issues) lapses.