SE, College Experience Assistant – Verde Valley Campus ST/WS9810

Yavapai-College; Clarkdale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Yavapai College is seeking a College Experience Assistant at the Verde Valley Campus to support campus life, welcome guests, and help promote YC at events. This on-campus role helps students engage with staff and the community while gaining valuable experience and getting paid.

The position emphasizes strong communication, reliability, teamwork, and flexibility across Verde Valley Campus and Sedona Center locations, with multiple campus activities and events throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with students, staff and visitors.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow through with tasks with minimal supervision.
• Team-minded and able to work with volunteers and campus staff.
• Able to balance duties with academic responsibilities and adapt to changing needs.
• Willingness to learn YC programs, services and campus layout.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to resource for YC information and campus life.
• Assist with campus tours for new employees, faculty, and visitors.
• Help with event planning, setup, and cleanup for campus events.
• Update bulletin boards and distribute posters to keep campus informed.
• Identify and report safety or campus integrity issues.
• Replenish free snacks donated for students in common areas.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Reliability & responsibility

Positive attitude & professionalism

Initiative & problem-solving

Adaptability & flexibility

Attention to detail

Basic event support skills

Time management

Cultural awareness

Campus knowledge or willingness to学习

Job description

Salary: $16.00 hourly

Job Type: Student Worker

Department: Administration, Verde Valley Campus

Location: Verde Valley Campus and Sedona Center

College Experience Assistant - Verde Valley Campus
Make a Difference. Get Involved. Get Paid.

Looking for a fun and rewarding on-campus job? Become a College Experience Assistant at Yavapai College - Verde Valley Campus! This position is perfect for students who want to gain valuable, real-world experience while being the face of YC at campus and community events.

As a College Experience Assistant, you’ll work closely with the college staff administration staff, students and the local community to help promote YC's mission and make campus life more welcoming and engaging.

What You’ll Do:

• Be in the Know: Learn and share all things YC – become a go-to resource for students and visitors.
• Campus Tours: When required, assist Verde Valley Office Coordinator with preparing for a campus tours for new employees, faculty, community and stakeholders.
• Promote Campus Life: Help with event planning, setup and cleanup- from social gatherings to outreach efforts.
• Keep Campus Informed: Update bulletin boards and distribute posters.
• Uphold YC Values:Identify and report any visible issues on campus that may compromise safety, appearance, or overall integrity.
• Support Our Students: Replenish free snacks, donated by Manzanita Outreach, located in common areas of the buildings.

Represent YC at Events:

• Work alongside the Verde Valley Campus Coordinator to help plan and run events.
• Welcome guests, answer questions and be a positive, friendly face of YC.
• Work with diverse groups of people both on and off campus.
• Occasionally assist at the Verde Valley Campus and Sedona Center during special events.
• Attend training and team meetings.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Flexible Hours – fits around your class schedule.
• Great Experience – build skills in communication, teamwork, leadership, and customer service.
• Networking Opportunities – connect with staff, faculty, and community members.
• Resume Booster – gain experience that employers love to see!

Required Skills:

• Strong Communication Skills
  Ability to clearly share information, answer questions, and engage with students, staff and visitors in a positive and professional manner.
• Interpersonal Skills
  Friendly, approachable and respectful when working with diverse individuals and groups both on and off campus.
• Team Collaboration
  Willingness to work closely with college staff and volunteers in planning and executing campus events.
• Reliability and Responsibility
  Dependable with strong follow-through; able to show up on time and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Positive Attitude and Professionalism
  Represent YC with pride and demonstrate a helpful, can-do attitude in all interactions.
• Initiative and Problem-Solving
  Proactively identify and report issues on campus that could affect student experience or college integrity.
• Adaptability and Flexibility
  Comfortable assisting at various locations, adapting to different tasks and adjusting to changing needs or schedules.
• Attention to Detail
  Ensure accurate and timely posting of campus materials, maintaining clean and organized common areas.
• Basic Event Support Skills
  Ability to assist with setup, cleanup and general logistics for campus events, tours, and outreach activities.
• Time Management
  Capable of balancing job duties with academic responsibilities, managing priorities effectively.
• Cultural Awareness
  Open-minded and respectful of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Campus Knowledge or Willingness to Learn
  Familiarity with YC's programs, services, and campus layout or an eagerness to learn quickly and share that knowledge with others.

The start date, to occur no sooner than July 1st of the current aid year, of this position will be determined by the hiring supervisor after an applicant is hired. This position has a standard end of assignment date of June 30th of the current aid year. Assignment may end sooner or be extended depending FWS eligibility, availability and/or department need.

This position is employed by Yavapai College, unless otherwise noted in the above job description. Location of this position is noted in the above job description. Yavapai College campus addresses are as follows:

Prescott Campus
1100 E Sheldon Street
Prescott, AZ 86301

Verde Valley Campus
601 Black Hills Drive
Clarkdale, AZ 86324

Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC)
220 Ruger Road
Prescott, AZ 86301

Chino Valley Agribusiness & Science
2275 Old Home Manor Drive
Chino Valley, AZ 86323

Prescott Valley Campus
6955 Panther Path
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Sedona Center
4215 Arts Village Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.