NOTE: ALL SUMMER ASSOCIATE POSITIONS ARE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE FOR THE UPCOMING 2024 SUMMER
During the summer, SAU+VISTA places 70 on-campus Summer Associates who will serve direct program needs by preparing and delivering programs targeted toward facilitating college enrollment and increasing college completion for current and future students. The SAU+VISTA Advisory Group identified key roles for Summer Associates. Summer Associates are assigned to work in one of more of the following project areas:
- University Housing and Residence Life
- Advising, Early Intervention, and Retention
- Leadership Academy
- Mulerider Kids College
- Career Services
- University Advancement
- Financial Aid
- Recruitment
- Community Engagement and Volunteerism
AmeriCorps VISTA Requirements
- Be 18 years or older
- Pass a national service criminal history check
- Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens and persons residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status.
Compensation and Benefits
There are summer only (10 weeks) positions available that will follow this compensation plan. More information about starting service as a SAU+VISTA Summer Associate.
Vacation plans must be discussed during the interview process; it is preferred that no vacation is taken during this time.
| On-Campus Housing | $1286 (room only – no board/meal plan) |
| Recreation Fee | $150 (Mulerider Activity Center) |
| AmeriCorps VISTA (living allowance)* | $4,388.30 |
| Education Award** | $1,565.08 |
| Package Total | $7,389.38 |
*plus a small cash award of $300 AFTER service OR **at end of service; can be used to pay off student loans or for summer school or future educational expenses
