Part Time - Wiestling Student Center - Manager

Penn State Mont Alto - Student Affairs is seeking a part-time staff member (20-24 hours per week) for the Wiestling Student Center.

About the role

This opening will support the regular operation and maintenance of the spaces in the student center including desk coverage, greeting and interacting with the individuals in the center, providing access to entertainment opportunities, doing rounds and tracking building usage, hosting events and creating a welcoming environment for students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event promotion utilizing dry-erase and chalk boards and by ensuring the creation and distribution of flyers, posters, digital signage, emails and photos on campus and via social media.
• Complete clerical duties including mail retrieval, copying, and collecting various forms.
• Assist with student organizations' needs and requests.
• Provide support to the Student Life Coordinator(s) and the Student Affairs Administrative Assistant, assisting with the execution of events and projects including campus communications, campus event research and selection, event/program preparation, implementation and coverage, tear-down/clean up, analysis, assessment.
• May also assist with the chaperoning of student trips, and other duties as needed/assigned.
• Hours may be altered when students not on site. (Official campus closures, holidays, Fall/Winter/Spring break).

Requirements and qualifications

To top performance, excellent communication, organization, creativity, and collaboration skills are required. Additionally, all applicants should demonstrate evidence of: Strong leadership skills, the ability to work comfortably with diverse populations, working knowledge of the University’s academic structure and various resources, high levels of maturity exhibited through sound judgment, emotional stability, flexibility, and willingness to accept responsibility, a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental attitude, strong communication and interpersonal skills through proven ability to interact effectively with others one-on-one, in small groups, and in large group formats. Candidates for this opening will: Complete mandatory training, adhere to Penn State's Conduct and Academic Integrity policies, agree to act appropriately in terms of communication, punctuality and collegiality, agree to act as a member of the Student Affairs Team in a professional manner, respecting all individuals in our diverse University community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the development of a community where inclusion and sustainability are valued.

Benefits

Evening and weekend hours may be required. Experience with Microsoft Office and photography is a plus.

Pay

The starting rate for this job is $18.00.

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