Vanderbilt Pre-College Residential Logistics Assistant (Summer 2027)

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

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: 

*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