Front Desk Assistant (Reeves)
Front desk assistants currently staff the desks in nine of Vanderbilt's residence halls. Otherwise known as Reeves, they serve as
customer service resources for residents, guests and visitors to the halls. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Arriving at least 5 minutes early to each shift
- Signing in and out at the beginning and end of each shift
- Filling out the Activity Log
- Checking out equipment, such as vacuums, and Common Area Keys
- Answering the phone
- Observing traffic within the entrance areas of residence halls
- Offering assistance to those who appear to need help
Reeves are able to schedule their own hours and are expected to be at the desk at all times during their shifts,
attend monthly staff meetings and get substitutes for their shifts when needed. Reeves are required to work a
minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Missed shifts are not tolerated. Contingent upon the shift, compensation is between $5.50-$7.25 per hour but will increase to $6.55 - $8.30 beginning July 1, 2008. Applications for Fall 2008 positions can be found here.
ResNet Assistants
The ResNet student staff comprises resident students who assist other residents in connecting to the
campus data and video networks. Students in these part-time positions work on an on-call basis, as
needed. The student staff positions are usually filled from the pool of volunteers who work opening
weekend in the fall. During the summer, ResNet offers full-time employment to students with
programming experience to develop VUnet-connect software installers.
Contact: ResNet@vanderbilt.edu,
615.343.1609.
Undergraduate Student Clerks
Duties include running errands and making deliveries on campus, picking up mail, making and collating
copies, assisting in bulk mailings, and other clerical duties.
Contact: ResEd@vanderbilt.edu,
615.322.2591.
Graduate Student Clerks
In addition to tasks listed under Undergraduate Student Clerk, duties include working with
undergraduate student files and other confidential information, assisting with answering phones
on occasion, and with scheduling appointments, completing other clerical and secretarial tasks,
and restocking supplies.
Contact: ResEd@vanderbilt.edu,
615.322.2591.
Conference Assistants
Conference Assistants, under the direction of the Director of Conferences, are responsible for the
daily success of the summer conference program. CA's serve as hosts to visiting not-for-profit groups,
guests of University departments, and participants of University programs, and are involved in every
element of the conference program, from pre-arrival preparations and post-departure duties, to
fulfilling specific program requirements and needs. Positions are normally filled by mid February
for the following summer. The term of the position runs from mid-May to mid-August. Campus housing
is provided, and living on campus is mandatory.
Contact: conferences@vanderbilt.edu,
615.343.8699.
Reeve Application