Student Center Assistant

Phillips Exeter Academy; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH seeks an on-call evening and weekend supervisor for the Academy Center activities and facility. The role oversees after-hours operations, ensuring safety, clean-up, and smooth event execution.

Responsibilities include supervising students, coordinating with staff, setting up rooms and AV, enforcing emergency procedures, and maintaining logs. Requires high school diploma; experience with adolescents preferred; on-campus schedule; essential personnel during

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college experience helpful.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the building, including those in the day student lounge.
• Engages with students in a professional and friendly manner, reminding them to clean up after themselves and addressing behavior issues as appropriate.
• Checks condition of rooms and equipment upon arrival and departure, straightens and cleans up as necessary.
• Maintains a visible presence in the building throughout the shift, walking through the building every half hour.
• Helps supervise dances, parties or other special events both in Academy Center and at other venues on campus as needed.
• Keeps up-to-date on emergency procedures and is prepared to implement when necessary.
• Assists with set up of rooms and audiovisual equipment as needed.
• 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 a regular basis.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Trust with students

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Professional demeanor

Basic computer skills

Learn new tools

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college experience helpful

Job description

Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833, USA

Description

Hourly rate: $18.23/hr

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Activities

STATUS/HOURS: On-call, hours are after 4:00pm mid-week, and weekends 8:00am – 11:00pm. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.

Pay Group

Type

Status

Fiscal Year Weeks

Class

Department

Location

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 Center activities and facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the building, including those in the day student lounge.
• Engages with students in a professional and friendly manner, reminding them to clean up after themselves and addressing any behavior issues as appropriate.
• Checks condition of rooms and equipment upon arrival and departure, straightens and cleans up as necessary.
• Maintains a visible presence in the building throughout the shift, walking through the building every half hour.
• Helps supervise dances, parties or other special events both in Academy Center and at other venues on campus as needed.
• Keeps up-to-date on emergency procedures and is prepared to implement when necessary.
• Assists with set up of rooms and audiovisual equipment as needed.
• 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 a regular 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 setting preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

Additional Requirements

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
• This position is considered “Essential Personnel” in the event that:
• an emergency occurs on the PEA Campus or in the vicinity that would 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 if instructed to do so if contacted directly by the supervisor (or his/her designee), the Principal or a member of the Principal’s Staff (Leadership Team).

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