Student Center Assistant

Phillips Exeter Academy; Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy seeks an On-Call Evening/Weekend Staff for the Academy Center to supervise students and ensure safe, orderly operations during evenings and weekend shifts. The role covers after-hours activities, events, and daily building oversight on campus.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, including setup of rooms and AV equipment, while maintaining professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the building, including those in the day student lounge.
• Engages with students in a professional and friendly manner and addresses behavior issues.
• Checks condition of rooms and equipment on arrival/departure and cleans as needed.
• Maintains a visible presence in the building during shifts, touring every half hour.
• Helps supervise dances, parties or other events on campus.
• Assists with setup of rooms and audiovisual equipment as needed.
• Reports any damage or unsafe conditions to the Director.
• Communicates with colleagues via the Building Log regularly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Multitask

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college experience

Tools

Word processing

Data entry

Basic computer skills

Job description

Hourly rate: $18.23/hr

Reports to: Director of Student Activities

Status/Hours:

On-call, hours are after 4:00pm mid-week, andweekends 8:00am – 11:00pm. Schedule may vary according todepartmental and Academy needs.

• Bi-Weekly (Hourly)
• Regular
• On-call
• Academic year (40weeks)
• Support Staff
• Student Activities
• On-Campus

Position Purpose

Oversees the evening and weekend functioning of Academy Centeractivities and facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the building, including those in the daystudent lounge.
• Engages with students in a professional and friendly manner,reminding them to clean up after themselves and addressing anybehavior issues as appropriate.
• Checks condition of rooms and equipment upon arrival anddeparture, straightens and cleans up as necessary.
• Maintains a visible presence in the building throughout theshift, walking through the building every half hour.
• Helps supervise dances, parties or other special events both inAcademy Center and at other venues on campus as needed.
• Keeps up-to-date on emergency procedures and is prepared toimplement when necessary.
• Assists with set up of rooms and audiovisual equipment asneeded.
• Assists in securing the building at the end of each shift.
• Performs data entry and/or word processing as requested.
• Reports any damage or unsafe conditions to the Director.
• Communicates with colleagues by using the Building Log on aregular basis.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None.

Position Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college experience helpful.

Experience

• Experience working with adolescents in an educational settingpreferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop andmaintain collegial relationships.

• Demonstrate respect for diversity of identities andexperiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, andcultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.

• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trustand credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as astrong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple prioritiesand deadlines simultaneously.

• Possess basic computer skills.

• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications asneeded.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to beflexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain aprofessional demeanor and restraint at all times, includingstressful situations.

Additional Requirements

1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewedevery 5 years).
2. This position is considered “Essential Personnel” in theevent that:

• an emergency occurs on the PEA Campus or in the vicinity thatwould impact PEA;
• inclement weather forces the closing of campus or;
• other emergency events deemed appropriate.

Essential Personnel are required to report to or remain at work ifinstructed to do so if contacted directly by the supervisor (orhis/her designee), the Principal or a member of the Principal’sStaff (Leadership Team).