1. What is a Conference Assistant??? Conference Assistants (CAs) are on-site liaisons between the Capstone Conference Center and conference participants. They serve as the initial point of contact for any person entering the residence halls. Each Conference Assistant reports directly to his/her assigned Conference Intern, and performs a variety of duties that assist the summer conference program. They are responsible for servicing the need of the conference groups and participants.

2. What is a Conference Assistant??? They are expected to create a friendly and helpful atmosphere by greeting and receiving conference guests and other visitors. These live- in, summer positions will challenge CAs abilities, and allow development of valuable skills in communication and organization. Although weekly schedules will vary, Conference Assistants will work approximately 40 hours per week, including 8 hours of front desk work; and are permitted to enroll in one summer course with prior approval from the Conference Coordinator.

3. Job Expectations Job Expectations CAs are expected to live in the residence halls during the duration of the CA position CAs must move in and move out of the residence halls on the designated dates: ◦ May 21: Move in ◦ August 1: Move out Although weekly schedules will vary, Conference Assistants will work approximately 40 hours per week, including 8 hours of front desk work

4. CA’s are permitted to enroll in one summer course per summer session with prior approval from the Conference Coordinator. The only expectation is that CAs can not take a class during Maymester because it conflicts with training First-year CAs may not hold an outside job. CAs must attend the mandatory training sessions: ◦ April 15: Spring Training (7pm in Capstone Campus Room) ◦ May 24 – May 28: Summer Training Job Expectations Job Expectations

5. Here’s how you will benefit by working as a Conference Assistant: ◦ Enhance interpersonal skills ◦ Improve organizational and problem solving skills ◦ Work in an energetic, supportive, and fast-paced environment ◦ The opportunity to build your networking system ◦ Establish customer service skills ◦ Housing at a discounted rate and a weekly stipend Benefits of the CA position

6. Anyone interested in applying to be a Conference Assistant (CA), should visit the Housing page online under the “Join Our Staff” tab and fill out the CA Application. This applies to new and returning applicants. Applicants are required to have two references submit a form which will be sent to the reference through email. They are also required to submit a resume. CA Application Process

7. Complete Applications are due February 18, 2010 Completed Applications include: ◦ Completed online application ◦ Resume sent via email (instructions for this will be received once your application has been received) ◦ 2 Complete Reference Forms CA Application Process

8. CA Interview Day will be Sunday, February 21 All new candidates must be in attendance for the entire duration of the interview day, which is 2pm – 6pm Please arrive early. DO NOT BE LATE. Come to the Capstone Campus Room Consider this a formal interview, and you should dress in appropriate interview attire CA Application Process

9. Important Dates February 18: All application materials must be submitted February 21: CA Interview Day (2pm-6pm in Capstone Campus Room) February 24: First Round Offers March 2: Second Round Offers April 15: CA Spring Training (7pm in Capstone Campus Room) May 21: CA Move-in date May 25-May 28: Summer Training August 1: CA Move-out date