Summer Employment | Community Assistant Application

Summer Scholars Program: June 23 – July 19, 2024

• Approx. 50 positions available in the following academic areas:
  • architecture, biology, business, communications, computer science, digital media production, engineering, exercise physiology, nursing and health studies, pre-med, pre-law, political science, marine biology, sport administration, sport sciences

• Approx. 23 positions available in the following academic areas:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Business and entrepreneurship 
  • Spanish language

• Applicants must be a current UM student (a continuing student in Fall '24) in a good academic and disciplinary standing
• Free from outside commitments during assignment
• Comfortable working a non-traditional schedule to include daytime, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Eligible to work in the US

Prior work experience in any field is invaluable. We are seeking team-players with a strong work ethic ready to show up, pitch in, and get the job done. Work experience in the following areas is also relevant: student life, residential life (RA, First Year Fellow, security), Leadership (P100, student orgs, internship, etc.).

Community assistants report to an Assistant Area Director and will be assigned to lead and mentor a cohort of students in a specific academic track. We are seeking a wide-range of academic backgrounds:

• Three-Week Credit Program:  architecture, biology, business, communications, computer science, digital media production, engineering, exercise physiology, nursing and health studies, pre-med, pre-law, political science, marine biology, sport administration, sport sciences

• Two-Week Non-Credit Program: atmospheric science, business and entrepreneurship, Spanish language 

Community Assistants will be paid a stipend based on their assignment length:

• Summer Scholars four-week assignment: 
  • June 23 - June 28: Staff Training 
  • June 29 - July 19: Program Session 
  • Total stipend: $2,900

• UM Academies three-week assignment:
  • June 23 - June 28: Staff Training 
  • June 29 - July 12: Program Session 
  • Total stipend: $1,827

In addition, during program dates and staff training, community assistants receive housing, a meal plan, and access to the Wellness Center. Residential staff will have the opportunity to visit South Florida attractions as chaperones on our many field trips.

Note: undergraduate student employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule and graduate student employees are paid on a monthly schedule. A stipend is considered taxable income and taxes will be withheld from the student's paycheck. Visit the Office of Student Employment for information.

1. Complete the Community Assistant Application and upload your resume as part of the application. 
2. Submit two Letters of Recommendation (Recommendation Form available via the application link).

Apply Now!

If you have questions please contact us at precollege@miami.edu or 305-284-5078.