Take these steps to join our summer student employment team.
Note that summer student employee applications are currently closed.
Talk to support systems about the time requirements and experience.
We encourage you to talk to support systems or family members regarding your decision to apply. We know that there are many factors that go into applying to a position and encourage you to make the decision with your campus or personal support systems. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Student Transitions & Engagement.
Review the position description.
We provide the position description and role expectations ahead of time so you can fully plan and envision the scope and commitment required for the Summer Student Associate position. Please review the below documents to ensure that you have no conflicts. If there is an anticipated conflict, please reach out to Rachel Iverson.
The ideal applicant
All current WashU undergraduate students who are current or former employees at Student Transitions & Engagement (STAE) and will be in the St. Louis area between May 15 and August 2 are eligible to apply for the Summer Student Associate position. Our ideal candidate:
- Is approachable, dependable, dedicated, knowledgeable, respectful, empathetic, a conflict-resolver, an adept communicator, and a positive role model.
- Exhibits leadership potential and takes initiative.
- Displays a strong commitment to the University and STAE’s values.
- Is committed to becoming informed and knowledgeable about the University’s academic policies, procedures, deadlines, and various advising systems.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and group presentation skills.
- Possesses a genuine concern for others.
- Has an open mind and a positive attitude.
- Demonstrates the ability to work with a diverse group of people, including students, parents, faculty, and staff.
- Is in good conduct and academic standing at the University.
- Has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher by the end of the spring 2024 semester.
Academic and conduct standing
STAE will conduct academic standing checks which includes reviewing both semester and cumulative GPA. Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and semester GPA of 3.0 or higher during semesters employed. We may additionally call four-year advisers regarding status. This includes reviewing educational records including institutional data, demographic information, courses, unofficial transcripts, and grades, and GPA.
Additionally, Student Transitions & Engagement collaborates with Student Conduct and Community Standards and the Office of Residential Life regarding student conduct standing.
Lastly, due to Summer Student Associates serving as mandatory reporters, Student Transitions & Engagement coordinates with the Gender Equity and Title IX Compliance Office for instances of individuals who may not be able to serve as mandatory reporters.
Hiring notification
Applicants will be notified via email no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, April 22 if they have been selected as a Summer Student Associate or not.
All applicants will be notified. Please check spam or junk mail if you have not received a notification by the date and time above, or email transitions@wustl.edu.
Individuals who are not selected to be a Summer Student Associate may consider emailing transitions@wustl.edu to set up a feedback session.