Office Assistant: Seasonal Position at University of Chicago

Job Title: Office Assistant for Summer Transition

Reports To: Assistant Director of Operations

Location: The University of Chicago—Woodlawn Residential Commons

Compensation: $16.60 per hour working up to 30 hours per week

FLSA Status: Student Non-Exempt

Positions: 2

Summary

The Office Assistants for Summer Transition are responsible for assisting with the summer turn process for the building in preparation for summer conferences. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assess the condition of vacant student rooms by identifying any damage, cleaning, and maintenance needs for appropriate follow-up. 
• Utilize the leasing/contract system to close out room inspection reports accurately and efficiently
• Complete detailed room inspection reports using Microsoft Forms, including supporting documentation such as photos and notes as needed
• Assist with other duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma.
• Current college student (preferred) not required.
• Ability to work up to 30 hours each week during 2-week employment period.
• Possess strong customer service skills
• Must have troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.  
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills, and computer competency. 
• Ability to move and or lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to navigate up and down stairs. 

Employment period of this position is for 2-weeks (May 31, 2026 – June 12, 2026). Position will work up to 30-hours each week. There is potential for work beyond the initial two-week employment period. Available hours could be limited if an extension is needed.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is mid-to-high paced. The noise level is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is not an employment contract. Position not eligible for benefits.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact COCM Recruitment from our website. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) will be based on qualifications, and abilities. COCM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.