Vanderbilt Pre-College Residential Logistics Assistant (Summer 2027)
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NashvilleOn-siteEntry levelTemporary
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The job in short
Residential logistics assistant for a pre-college summer program.
Logistics
Details
- Found
- 18 d ago · posted 2026-10-10
- Location as listed
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Role
- Logistics / Dispatch
- Pay (as listed)
- $16 an hour
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
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:*
• Click here for a detailed schedule.
• The typical weekday shift is 11am-7pm in addition to extensive weekend hours.
*dates subject to change
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