<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I received an email from UCLA today informing me of the Move-In Assistant Program for Hendrick Summit. Just curious, is it a good program and something that is worth the time and effort? For example, does it look good on a resume? (I say this because I am currently working full time and would have to end my job earlier than expected.) </p>
<p>Also, they mentioned something about being a Floor EVP in the Summit Community. Although this does seem more rewarding, I was wondering how to apply for it? </p>
<p>Thanks in advance for your replies and I hope you all enjoying the summer! :)</p>
<p>I did that for Hedrick Summit last year. We did next to nothing. You have to do a couple of shifts as a welcoming committee, meaning we cheered people on as they moved in. That was seriously about all we did. I wanted to do it because I got to move in a few days early when there were fewer people. It isn’t really worth the effort. Two of my other roommates were also assistants so it was nice to hang out with them, but the actual assistant work wasn’t very engaging or rewarding.</p>
<p>@picklesandtwigs Is it something that you can put on a resume? Or something that will help you make connections/etc? Also, is it worth it to move in early and get the single bed? (I have a triple)</p>
<p>Yeah, you move in early, you get 3 meals a day, you get your first dibs on your bed and desk, and well that’s kinda it. You basically do whatever the staff needs help on (welcoming people, putting up/helping with posters, etc etc … it differs from building to building and year to year).
I mean it’s something good to put on your resume IF you’re eventually going for a ORL position later in the future (like being a Resident Assistant, or running for Student Leader), but in terms of like industry work, I don’t think a lot of employers care if you’re a move in assistant or not.</p>
<p>Trekforever covered it well. While the position by itself isn’t significant for resumes, it is a good jump off point if you’re interested in being a Student Leader (SL, now called Hill Government Representative) or Resident Assistant (RA). You’ll be assisting SL’s and/or RA’s with any tasks, so you’ll get to know your building staff. They are the ones who can put in a good word/interview you if you apply to become a SL (Hill Government Representative) or RA. These positions are something you can put on your resume because they develop important skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, etc. They also provide a great network opportunities because you’ll be meeting a diversity of staff and residents. You can find more info here: <a href=“https://www.orl.ucla.edu/getinvolved/[/url]”>https://www.orl.ucla.edu/getinvolved/</a></p>
<p>I was a floor EVP my first year. Your RA will have a quick and simple application to fill out during zero week. No interviews or anything. They choose floor government based on their impression of you. So being a move-in assistant can give you a heads up over the rest of your floor if many people apply. You basically attend Floor Association meetings with the Hill Government Representatives to vote on financial proposals to proportion your residence hall’s money to various on-hill/campus organizations. They also relay any building events to their floor. EVP’s tend to have more responsibilites than the Floor President. It’s not something you’d put on your resume, but it’s another great jump off point if you’re interested in being a Hill Gov Rep or RA. Most of the HGR’s and RA’s I know were EVP’s at one point in time.</p>
<p>@picklesandtwigs, @Trekforever, @runninkeys, Thank you for your replies and helping me get more clarification concerning this issue. Hope you guys have a great summer.</p>
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<p>I have no idea what would give you that impression.</p>
<p>I was a Move-In Assistant twice, and a floor EVP for a year. Two years later, these experiences kinda fade away. I’d say it only matters if you want to become an RA. They are fun activities/responsibilities while you have them, but in the future mean less and less until they become nothing.</p>
<p>Is there some kind of Early Arrival fee that I’ll have to pay if I sign up to be a move in assistant?</p>
<p>The benefit of being a Move-In Assistant is that you move in earlier without paying. The work you do over the few days (decorating, assisting RAs/building student leaders, welcoming guests, giving directions) is what makes it free. Housing/ORL has the right to make you pay if you slack off and don’t do your job though.</p>
<p>Is it true that I might miss Bruin Bash and the Activities Fair?</p>
<p>You may miss Bruin Bash if you work the night shift(s). You should not miss the Enormous Activities Fair because it takes place on Monday after the move-in weekend.</p>
<p>My son was a move-in assistant twice. He did it simply to avoid the hassle of move-in day. It made move-in really easy for us. You avoid competing with hundreds or thousands of people for parking, the elevator, carts, etc… Also you can kind of get the lay of the land before things get crazy when every one moves in. If you really want to go to Bruin Bash you can just schedule your shifts around it. My son really wanted to go to the football game, so he scheduled around that.</p>