Augsburg University is committed to helping our students explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.   

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.  

Rate of Pay: $15.57 per hour. Free on-campus housing for duration of program (move in June 21)

Dates: Summer 2024 Program Dates: June 23- July 18. Training: Two days in May and two days in June. Dates TBD.

Deadline to apply is Friday, May 3rd, 2024

Job Description:

The Summer Bridge Program is a unique opportunity for incoming Fall 2024 first-year students to experience campus life and and get them prepared for their educational journey at Augsburg University. The Summer Bridge students will be living on campus for 4 weeks. 

As a result of being a Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, students will be able to:

• Create and maintain a safe and healthy residential community: coordinate move in and move out, post door and hall decorations, enforce program and University regulations
• Provide academic skills support through evening study group activities, speech research and rehearsal assistance, constructive feedback
• Plan and facilitate study break activities that actively engage others
• Support a constructive group environment for first-year students through respectful communication, positive attitude, motivating confidence, and providing assistance
• Collaborate and work in a team to implement a successful Summer Bridge experience

Qualifications:

• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and work to develop a team
• Ability to maintain private information
• Desire to work in a flexible, team-focused atmosphere
• Sense of responsibility and sense of fun!
• Willingness to live in residence hall during Summer Bridge program June 23- July 18 (room provided)
• Willing to complete other duties as assigned
• Must be enrolled as a student at Augsburg for Fall Semester

Desired qualifications:

• Completed COM111 Public Speaking course
• Previous residence life experience
• Current TRIO/SSS participant
• Involvement and/or leadership in Augsburg co-curricular activities

Augsburg University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at  612.330.1058 or email at [email protected].  Human Resources is located at 19 Memorial Hall.

Application Instructions:

Applicants are encouraged to review the Summer Bridge web pages to learn more about the program. All student applicants must attach the following for consideration: 

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (optional, but strongly encouraged)