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AOP Employment

Resident Assistant and Student Office Staff
Student Assistant Staff

Resident Assistants (RA)

The Resident Assistant (RA) staff works with students and parents in a fast-paced, high profile position. RAs present information to a variety of audiences in a variety of ways every day. The staff members have a high energy level, enthusiasm, stamina, and an apparent love for MSU. Team members are available on an on-call basis for the duration of the summer in addition to the regular schedule. No classes (including online classes) or other jobs may be taken during the summer. The RA staff is required to attend a weekly training program spring semester that requires extensive memorization and a variety of written assignments equivalent to a 4 credit class.

“You learn so much more about MSU…and even though your friends might not be that impressed when you can tell them how many trees are on campus or how many miles of bike paths there are, everything you learn makes you feel more at home here at MSU”. – Sarah, RA Staff

Office Staff

The student Office Staff works on the front line with everyday orientation coordination. Staff work with students and parents and maintain current office records. The staff members have a high energy level, enthusiasm, stamina, and an apparent love for MSU. Team members are available from early morning to late evening for the duration of the summer. No classes (including online classes) or other jobs may be taken during the summer. The Office Staff is required to attend a weekly training program during spring semester that requires some memorization and a variety of written assignments.

“Being a team member of the Office Staff helped me acquire valuable skills that I will definitely use in the workforce, such as multi-tasking, flexibility, and handling concerns. AOP was truly a dynamic and enriching experience that I would recommend to any student who wants to get a head start on internship experience”. – Mike, Office Staff

RA and Office Recruitment and Selection

Applications Available November 2, 2009 - January 27, 2010
Application Deadline January 27 (all applications must be received by 5:00pm)
Group Interviews February
Final Interviews February
Training February through April

Position Job Description, Conditions of Employment and Selection Timeline (including application) (PDF)

Online Application

Student Assistants: Application Available Mid-March

The Student Assistant position gives undergraduate students who are taking summer classes a chance to be a part of the AOP team. The staff has a variety of job responsibilities including: student and parent check-in, student check-out, assisting students with computer enrollment, test proctoring, assisting with student walking tours, supervising student evening activities (including sports, help room, or karaoke) and other duties. We require that students who want to take summer classes DO NOT enroll for classes scheduled between 8:00am and 12:00 pm. This is the time when AOP schedules most of its employees. Other hours are available from 1:00pm – 11:00pm. Students must be available for work during both Summer Session I and Summer Session II. The Student Assistant staff is required to attend multiple training sessions in May and June.

“Working for AOP is one of the best jobs I have ever had! I met so many fun people, both new and returning students! The staff was so energetic and helpful! Also, I was able to spread my love and spirit for my school to the newest class to MSU!” – Alexa, Student Assistant Staff

Student Assistant Recruitment and Selection

Applications Available Mid- March
Application Deadline Early May
Interviews March through May
Training May and June

* See the application packet for detailed information.

PLEASE NOTE: AOP Student Assistant positions are filled on a rolling basis. In past years, AOP has closed the Student Assistant application process early due to an overwhelming number of applicants.





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AOP Employment Resident Assistant and Student Office Staff Student Assistant Staff Resident Assistants (RA) The Resident Assistant (RA) staff works with students and parents in a fast-paced, high profile position. RAs present information to a variety of audiences in a variety of ways every day. The staff members have a high energy level, enthusiasm, stamina, and an apparent love for MSU. Team members are available on an on-call basis for the duration of the summer in addition to the regular schedule. No classes (including online classes) or other jobs may be taken during the summer. The RA staff is required to attend a weekly training program spring semester that requires extensive memorization and a variety of written assignments equivalent to a 4 credit class. “You learn so much more about MSU…and even though your friends might not be that impressed when you can tell them how many trees are on campus or how many miles of bike paths there are, everything you learn makes you feel more at home here at MSU”. – Sarah, RA Staff Office Staff The student Office Staff works on the front line with everyday orientation coordination. Staff work with students and parents and maintain current office records. The staff members have a high energy level, enthusiasm, stamina, and an apparent love for MSU. Team members are available from early morning to late evening for the duration of the summer. No classes (including online classes) or other jobs may be taken during the summer. The Office Staff is required to attend a weekly training program during spring semester that requires some memorization and a variety of written assignments. “Being a team member of the Office Staff helped me acquire valuable skills that I will definitely use in the workforce, such as multi-tasking, flexibility, and handling concerns. AOP was truly a dynamic and enriching experience that I would recommend to any student who wants to get a head start on internship experience”. – Mike, Office Staff RA and Office Recruitment and Selection Applications Available November 2, 2009 - January 27, 2010 Application Deadline January 27 (all applications must be received by 5:00pm) Group Interviews February Final Interviews February Training February through April Position Job Description, Conditions of Employment and Selection Timeline (including application) (PDF) Online Application Student Assistants: Application Available Mid-March The Student Assistant position gives undergraduate students who are taking summer classes a chance to be a part of the AOP team. The staff has a variety of job responsibilities including: student and parent check-in, student check-out, assisting students with computer enrollment, test proctoring, assisting with student walking tours, supervising student evening activities (including sports, help room, or karaoke) and other duties. We require that students who want to take summer classes DO NOT enroll for classes scheduled between 8:00am and 12:00 pm. This is the time when AOP schedules most of its employees. Other hours are available from 1:00pm – 11:00pm. Students must be available for work during both Summer Session I and Summer Session II. The Student Assistant staff is required to attend multiple training sessions in May and June. “Working for AOP is one of the best jobs I have ever had! I met so many fun people, both new and returning students! The staff was so energetic and helpful! Also, I was able to spread my love and spirit for my school to the newest class to MSU!” – Alexa, Student Assistant Staff Student Assistant Recruitment and Selection Applications Available Mid- March Application Deadline Early May Interviews March through May Training May and June * See the application packet for detailed information. PLEASE NOTE: AOP Student Assistant positions are filled on a rolling basis. In past years, AOP has closed the Student Assistant application process early due to an overwhelming number of applicants.