Carnegie Mellon University · 2 hours ago
Pre-College Residential Life Intern - Pre-College Programs - Division of Student Affairs
Pittsburgh, PA
Internship
Onsite
InternCarnegie Mellon University is seeking a Pre-College Residential Life Intern to contribute to the Pre-College Programs team during the summer. The intern will assist with student staff training, emergency response, program planning, and community development, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for Pre-College students.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assisting in the facilitation of RA training sessions with the Assistant Director and guest speakers
Advising staff in response to student situations such as policy violations, roommate issues, etc
Participating in and assisting, if needed, all-staff, all-student, and building-specific meetings in coordination with the Assistant Director
Serving as a back-up CA as needed when Pre-College programs are in session
Supporting CAs in serving as the first line of response in residence halls for issues such as fires, medical and mental health emergencies, lost child protocol, etc
Coordinating with the Assistant Director to offer support to CAs, (S)RAs, and students in emergency situations. Assisting CAs in coordinating emergency room/urgent care trips for students
Assisting university officials in the event of an emergency and during any investigation process if needed
Assisting the Assistant Director on operations and logistics of student arrivals,, Opening Day, Orientation Day, Move-out/Closing Days, trips, and events. Coordinating staff for all events, activities, trips, and clubs
Assisting the Assistant Director in supporting the 3-week and 5-week activities, as well as any additional events/programming
Purchasing items (materials, food, etc.) needed for staff training, Opening Weekend, student programming, move-out weekends, etc
Planning and scheduling the staff logistics of airport transportation for International Student Arrival Day and Opening Day with the Assistant Director
Supporting the welcome/check-in process for arriving students at Pittsburgh International Airport
Managing/overseeing the check-in process for airport shuttles on Closing Days
Reporting all staff and student concerns/requests to the Assistant Director in a timely manner and following up on requests if appropriate
Serving as a communication coordinator among students, CAs, (S)RAs, and the Assistant Director
Supporting the Assistant Director in addressing student issues or concerns, if appropriate
Assisting CAs with overseeing all curfew processes (and lost child protocol when necessary), communicating any issues to the Assistant Director
Checking and reviewing building incident reports daily, following up with (S)RAs and students involved, and reporting to the Assistant Director daily
Maintaining confidential student records/information
Supporting the Assistant Director in meeting with students as necessary and if appropriate
Enforcing the zero-tolerance bullying policy throughout the Pre-College community
Ensuring that the shared vision, values, and code of conduct of Pre-College Programs is upheld throughout the housing communities and among students and staff
Being a positive role model to Pre-College students by providing an example of students who are involved on campus and living well-balanced lifestyles
Completing required training to receive and be responsible for the procurement card (P-Card) provided by the Office of Pre-College Programs and completing required transaction verification submissions in a timely manner
Completing required transaction verification submissions for all purchases made with P-Card within 48 hours of purchase
Entering information for all purchases made with P-Card into a building budget spreadsheet
Documenting and keeping records of student-related and RA/CA-related issues
Creating/updating documents necessary to improve processes and better serve Pre-College students as well as RA/CA needs, if appropriate
Executing and managing the student Absence From Campus (AFC) Request process, including phone and email communication with parents/guardians & students of the assigned housing community
Monitoring ticket sales for student trips, creating trip rosters with bus assignments, and communicating pertinent trip information to RAs scheduled as chaperones
Assisting the Assistant Director in the completion of final walk-throughs of residence halls to ensure all housing facilities (student dorm rooms, assigned floors, front desk area, kitchens, refrigerators, lobbies, bulletin boards, door decorations, and other building common areas) are cleaned, organized and returned to their original condition
Working with CAs and (S)RAs to organize and move out items left by Pre-College students
Maintaining daily communication with the Assistant Director and providing updates to the Assistant Director on student, staff, and programming issues
Providing the Assistant Director with feedback and updates as necessary
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director
Qualification
Required
Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)
Residency in the assigned on-campus housing is mandatory for the full duration of the program. (Move-in date: May, 24, 2026 & Move-out date: August 2, 2026)
Preferred
Graduate students preferred
Relative experience in residential life, crisis management, and/or conflict resolution
Excellent communication and leadership skills
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off
Observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
Founded in 1900
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Amy Coutu
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