Summer 2026

Job Description

Summer Program Assistants (SPAs) work up to 40 hours per week (hours may vary significantly each week) and provide general summer support for the department of Residence Life, ROAR, and Summer Program preparation when the Summer Programs are not in session (May 25 – July 4). During this time, SPAs are paid hourly.  On ROAR Days, SPAs will play a key role in welcoming new students to the Raider community. As a SPA, you will help incoming students feel connected, confident, and prepared for their first year at MSOE. From serving as a guide, to leading activities and supporting sessions, you’ll be an essential part of welcoming the next generation of Raiders.  Campus housing is provided in Viets Tower during the summer to allow SPAs to meet the varied schedules of Summer Programs and other operational needs. Summer Program Assistants reside with other summer residents on VT 11 and VT 12 when the Summer Programs are not in session. During this time, SPAs are responsible for providing their own meals. 

When the Summer Programs are in session (July 5 - 24), SPAs are paid a $1,100 weekly stipend and support all aspects of the daily operation of Summer Programs, oversee Summer Program participants, and serve in a 24/7 on-call rotation. During this time, SPAs will live alongside the Summer Program groups and have food provided for the duration of the three-week program. During this period, SPAs must stay on campus with their designated Summer Program groups, are not allowed guests, and must remain substance free. 

Housing can be arranged starting as soon as Spring closing (if you lived on campus for Spring 2026) and ending as late as Fall move-in (if you plan to live on campus for Fall 2026), but you are required to live on campus for the duration of your employment from May 25 - July 31 and can move in/out those days if you have been living off campus this Spring or will be living off campus in the Fall. Time off requests generally will not be granted during training, for the 3-week period when the Summer Programs are in session, or when ROAR is taking place. Supervisors will attempt to accommodate time off requests outside of these dates. 

Responsibilities 

General Summer Support 

·                     Support departmental operations and assigned projects. 

·                     Report on time for staff meetings, program events, desk shifts, and duty rotations. 

·                     Collaborate with Residence Life and campus partners (e.g., Facilities, Custodial, Public Safety) to support Summer Program groups, identify and report maintenance issues, and address safety concerns. 

·                     Contribute to other initiatives and complete additional tasks as needed. 

·                     Assist with transportation as needed 

·                     Participate in Summer Program and ROAR planning and preparation 

ROAR Involvement 

·                     Serve as a mentor and resource, helping students feel welcomed, supported, and excited to join the Raider community. 

·                     Lead icebreakers, group activities, and technology sessions; guide students through campus spaces to foster peer engagement and familiarity with key resources. 

·                     Facilitate day-of Orientation activities, including supporting session logistics and assisting with event setup and takedown. 

Summer Program Involvement 

**Please note that during the duration of summer programs (July 5 – 24) you are generally on call, which requires strict adherence to all MSOE policies, restricts your ability to host any guests, and prohibits the consumption of any alcohol or other drugs 24/7 during this entire period. 

·                     Know and interact with all Summer Program groups 

·                     Support Summer Program participants throughout the day-time academic programming  

·                     Organize and facilitate evening events and floor meetings to foster community 

·                     Encourage Summer Program participants to communicate and work through conflicts 

·                     Promote participant engagement to enhance the Summer Program experience 

·                     Ensure residents adhere to Residence Life policies; educate instead of reprimanding or judging (refer to supervisor as needed) 

·                     Observe program participants and report any concerns or corrective action to the supervising Community Director 

·                     Oversee move-in and move-out procedures  

Qualifications 

·                     Good standing in a bachelor’s degree program 

·                     Completion of the first year of college 

·                     Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher required 

·                     Be able to pass a background check 

Preferred Qualification 

·                     Eligibility and willingness to be van certified  

Required Dates 

·                     Summer employment goes from May 25-July 31, 2026 

·                     Orientation & Staff Meeting – May 25, 2026 

·                     Training – June 1-5, 2026 

·                     Prep for ROAR – June 9, 2026 (Hourly) 

·                     ROAR - June 10, 2026 (Hourly) 

·                     ROAR – June 11, 2026 (Hourly) 

·                     ROAR – June 12, 2026 (Hourly) 

·                     Summer Programs Week 1 - July 5-July 10, 2026 (Stipend week) 

·                     Summer Programs Week 2 - July 12-July 17, 2026 (Stipend week) 

·                     Summer Programs Week 3 - July 19-24, 2026 (Stipend week) 

Supervisor

Bonny Sucherman
(414) 277-7403
sucherman@msoe.edu