Employment

Hiring Policies

The Student Life Center is an equal opportunity employer providing jobs to students.  The Student Life Center participates in both College Work-Study Program (CWSP) and the Institutional Employment program.  Continued employment for the SLC is not guaranteed from one semester to the next, but will be contingent on outstanding work performance.

Qualifications for Employment

  • Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate student at Vanderbilt University.
  • Applicants must be in good academic standing with Vanderbilt and maintain a  cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above during the term of their employment.
  • Applicants must present a resume and two job references with application
  • Applicants must read and agree to listed job expectations.
  • Applicants must have previous customer service experience.
  • Applicants must have basic knowledge of the Student Center Facilities & Vanderbilt University.
  • Applicants having previous customer service, cash register, and money handling experience is a plus.


Job Descriptions

Front Desk Attendant

  • The Student Life Center front desk attendant is responsible for the primary customer service component of the SLC and Vanderbilt University.
  • The attendant greets guests, provides information, gives directions and serves as the expert on Vanderbilt and the surrounding community for many of the visitors coming to or calling the Student Life Center.
  • The attendant is a key component in daily operations of the Student Life Center- working with students, faculty, staff, event coordinators, off-campus clients and building associates.
  • The desk attendant is to monitor the main lobby area to keep it neat and clean and to enforce building policies.
  • The front desk attendant is to accommodate guests by calling cabs and finding requested information via the Internet.
  • The desk attendant explains to guests and callers the function of the Student Life Center.
  • The front desk attendant answers the phone and directs calls to appropriate SLC staff members or building associates.

Event Staff

  • Perform basic setup activities, for ex. Moving tables, chairs, and booth materials.
  • Learn various room set-ups and configurations.
  • Assist in maintaining the general appearance of the Student Life Center.
  • Light cleaning duties and maintenance activities.
  • General media service training preparation, for ex. In house training on operating the sound and light equipment.
  • Work is of a light physical nature under supervision by experienced personnel.
  • Perform other duties including: parking, coat check, usher, ticket taker, or other duties as assigned.


Application

Please read the job descriptions, qualifications, and policies above before filling out the  application below.

 Student Centers Employment Application