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