Part-Time Student Affairs Worker

The Pennsylvania State University; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Shenango is seeking student assistants to support the Office of Student Affairs and the Fitness Center. The roles involve answering calls, greeting visitors, organizing events, and assisting with daily operations to ensure a safe and welcoming campus environment.

Responsibilities include equipment checks, sign-ins, and helping with publicity and program distribution. Employment is contingent on background checks and campus policies, with equal opportunity considerations as described

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls
• Coordinate messages for Student Affairs staff members
• Organize meetings/events
• Setup and breakdown of events and activities
• Greeting visitors
• Publicity/distribution of programs and flyers for cultural events and special programs
• Routine tasks such as filing, copying, and mailing
• Oversee the general student lounge including signing out equipment and maintaining game tables
• Provide a safe environment for participants
• Develop knowledge of fitness components (personal training, group fitness)
• Knowledgeable on how to correctly use and adjust machines
• Provide customer service to patrons
• Submit reports for broken or damaged equipment
• Ensure patrons are swiping in at the door
• Clean and maintain the fitness center
• Perform other duties assigned by Student Affairs staff and supervisors
• Be able to move up to 45 lbs; with or without accommodation
• Be asked to assist in the Student Affairs Office
• Be required to open and close the Game Room

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Shenango is accepting applications from students to serve as assistants to the Student Affairs office and/or Fitness Center attendants.

This position will serve as a paraprofessional of Student Affairs and can work interchangeably due to need between the Office of Student Affairs and the Fitness Center.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Answer phone calls

• Coordinate messages for Student Affairs staff members

• Organize meetings/events

• Setup and breakdown of events and activities

• Greeting visitors

• Publicity/distribution of programs and flyers for cultural events and special programs

• Routine tasks such as filing, copying, and mailing

• In addition, the position will help oversee the general student lounge which includes the signing out of equipment, maintaining game tables, etc.

• Provide a safe environment for participants

• Develop knowledge of fitness components i.e.: personal training, group fitness, etc.

• Knowledgeable on how to correctly use and adjust machines

• Provide customer service to the patrons

• Submit reports for broken or damaged equipment

• Ensure patrons are swiping in at the door

• Clean and maintain the fitness center

• Perform other duties assigned by Student Affairs staff and supervisors

• Be able to move up to 45 lbs; with or without accommodation

• Be asked to assist in the Student Affairs Office

• Be required to open and close the Game Room

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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