On-Call JASPA Summer Interns | Residential Life Operations & Innovation
About The Position
The Office of Residence Life at Santa Clara University seeks a motivated, detail-oriented, and values-driven graduate student for a JASPA Summer Internship focused on organizational systems, administrative operations, and student leader formation. This internship offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a large, mission-centered residential life program functions at a Jesuit institution. The intern will support department-wide initiatives that strengthen clarity, consistency, and sustainability across Residence Life operations. Rather than being assigned to a single residential area, the intern’s work will impact the entire department, making this an ideal opportunity for a graduate student interested in residential life administration, systems design, training, and student affairs leadership. The intern will work closely with professional Residence Life staff and members of the leadership team, with opportunities for collaboration and relationship-building across campus partners.
Requirements
- Enjoys organizing information, creating systems, and bringing order to complexity.
- Finds joy in administrative and operational work that supports others’ success.
- Is creative in how information is structured and presented.
- Values collaboration and relationship-building with professional staff and campus partners.
- Is interested in residential life, student leader development, and Jesuit higher education.
Responsibilities
- Operations & Systems Support Create and maintain centralized systems for programming and emergency supply inventory tracking.
- Support departmental efforts to streamline administrative processes and organize shared resources.
- Assist with documenting and improving operational workflows to enhance clarity and efficiency.
- Desk Assistant Program Organization Support the organization of Desk Assistant materials, including hiring manuals, training resources, and role expectations.
- Assist in centralizing documentation to promote consistency across residential areas.
- Student Leader Formation Support Assist in preparing Student Leader Formation materials by organizing content to support diverse learning styles.
- Collaborate with professional staff to ensure materials reflect learning outcomes, Jesuit values, and holistic student development.
- Collaboration & Professional Engagement Work closely with Residence Life professional staff and leadership team members.
- Gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration with campus partners, including Housing and the Dean of Students Office.
- Participate in meetings and professional development opportunities as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
