Summer Conferences

What is the Summer Conference Program?

SDSU’s Summer Conference Program welcomes sports camps, academic programs and other groups to stay in our on-campus residential communities. Student employees work for the Office of Housing Administration and help provide a welcoming experience and excellent service throughout each guest’s stay. 

With many moving parts, the program calls for flexibility, problem-solving and teamwork to ensure a seamless experience. Under the leadership of the hospitality team, OHA and the Aztec Shops teams, we work together to provide our guests with a positive, memorable stay while showcasing SDSU's commitment to hospitality and service excellence. 

As a Summer Conference Desk Assistant or Lead, you’ll gain hands-on hospitality experience and build skills in guest services and experience, communications and problem-solving.

What Makes an Ideal Candidate?

• Ideal candidates are passionate about hospitality and creating positive experiences for guests staying at SDSU. They are organized, attentive to detail and committed to accuracy and excellent service.
• These positions are especially well-suited to students studying Hospitality and Tourism Management, Recreation and Tourism Management, Communication, Management or Marketing. Students from any major with an interest in guest services, event planning or hotel operations are encouraged to apply.
• Additional skills or experiences
  
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Interpersonal interactions
  • Google workspace
  • Willingness to learn and ask questions 

How to Apply

1. Apply through Handshake beginning in November.
2. If applying for a lead position, sign up to attend an information session.
3. Complete the application sent to your SDSU email.
4. Prepare for your interview.

Available Positions

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Summer Conference Desk Assistant (DA)

Summer conference desk assistants provide customer service to guests staying in SDSU’s residential communities. Working with the hospitality team, they help maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment and uphold university policies. 

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Summer Conference Lead

Lead positions are temporary, on-campus roles requiring 25–40 hours per week, depending on program needs. Leads work to lead Group and Program, Schedule and Support, and Key and Access responsibilities. Leads must live on campus, fulfill on-call responsibilities, and attend training and all staff meetings. A flexible schedule is required, including evenings, weekends and holidays such as Memorial Day, Juneteenth and July 4. Remote work is not available.

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Summer Housing Opportunity

Summer housing is available to summer conference student employees. Leads must live on campus to fulfill their on-call responsibilities.