SCEP Student

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk State University on the Spartan Campus seeks a dedicated student employee to support an assigned department with administrative and customer-service duties, plus project work. Under supervision, you will assist with daily functions and complete projects that align with departmental goals.

Responsibilities include helping students and visitors, handling calls and emails, maintaining records, supporting events, conducting research, organizing materials, and preparing final deliverables.

Qualifications

• Must be currently full-time enrolled at Norfolk State University.
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress and good standing with the University.
• Must meet the minimum GPA requirement established by the employing department or program.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and complete all required employment documentation.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and punctuality.
• Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be available to work the assigned schedule without interfering with classes.
• Must comply with all Norfolk State University policies and workplace expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students and visitors.
• Responding to telephone calls and emails.
• Maintaining records.
• Supporting programs and events.
• Conducting research.
• Organizing project materials.
• Monitoring deadlines.
• Providing progress updates.
• Preparing final reports, presentations, or other deliverables.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrating professionalism and dependability.
• Following University policies.
• Completing assignments within established timelines.
• Work with the supervisor to establish the project’s goals, scope, timeline, and expected outcomes.
• Develop a project work plan that identifies tasks, deadlines, resources, and deliverables.
• Attend scheduled meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, students, and other project partners.
• Use appropriate technology, software, and University resources to complete assigned tasks.
• Identify challenges and recommend possible solutions.
• Incorporate feedback and make revisions when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, accomplishments, and work hours.
• Complete all assigned project deliverables by the established deadline.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation, report, portfolio, or other approved product sum.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Research skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Responsibilities

the Spartan Campus Employee supports an assigned University department by performing administrative, customer-service, operational, program, and project-based duties. Under the supervision of a designated faculty or staff member, the student assists with daily departmental functions while planning and completing assigned projects that support departmental goals.

• Assisting students and visitors
• Responding to telephone calls and emails
• Maintaining records
• Supporting programs and events
• Conducting research
• Organizing project materials
• Monitoring deadlines
• Providing progress updates
• Preparing final reports, presentations, or other deliverables
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Demonstrating professionalism and dependability
• Following University policies
• Completing assignments within established timelines

The student will develop career‑readiness skills including communication, teamwork, critical thinking, technology, professionalism, leadership, and project management.

Project Responsibilities

• Work with the supervisor to establish the project’s goals, scope, timeline, and expected outcomes
• Develop a project work plan that identifies tasks, deadlines, resources, and deliverables
• Conduct research and gather information needed to complete the project
• Organize, analyze, and maintain project‑related information and materials
• Attend scheduled meetings and provide regular progress updates
• Collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, students, and other project partners
• Use appropriate technology, software, and University resources to complete assigned tasks
• Identify challenges and recommend possible solutions
• Incorporate feedback and make revisions when necessary
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, accomplishments, and work hours
• Protect confidential and sensitive information
• Complete all assigned project deliverables by the established deadline
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation, report, portfolio, or other approved product sum

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be currently full‑time enrolled at Norfolk State University
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress and good standing with the University
• Must meet the minimum GPA requirement established by the employing department or program
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and complete all required employment documentation
• Must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and punctuality
• Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
• Must be available to work the assigned schedule without interfering with classes
• Must comply with all Norfolk State University policies and workplace expectations

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous employment, volunteer, leadership, or campus involvement experience
• Strong communication, customer‑service, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and other basic computer applications
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and initiative
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to learn new skills and accept constructive feedback
• Availability to work during the department’s preferred hours, including occasional evenings or weekends

Wage and Working Hours

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked and are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work a maximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basis of the twelve‑month period beginning May 1 of each year and April 30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (all branches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500 hours during each twelve‑month period of May 1‑April 30. Should you work 1500 hours prior to April 30, your services will be terminated immediately. You will not be eligible for employment again until May 1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, as well as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours to ensure compliance to policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nor do they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They are not covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and are not entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupying classified positions.

Background Checks and Eligibility Verification

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I‑9 and E‑verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

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