Student Manager - Ware Center

Millersville University; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Millersville University’s Ware Center in downtown Lancaster seeks a Student Manager to assist professional staff in planning and executing events. You will act as a team leader, orienting and supervising student workers in event and production roles, and help create departmental inventories, checklists, and training materials.

The position offers flexible hours with a minimum of 15 hours per week at $13.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least one year working with OVPA as an Event Support Student Worker
• Ability to consistently work a minimum of 15 hours per week
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions accurately
• Demonstrated ability to lead peers with inclusion, and compassion
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead crews of student workers during setup and teardown shifts and other work calls
• Work as student event or technical coordinator as assigned
• Assist in training and orientation of new student workers
• Attend production meetings as assigned
• Participate in creating and maintaining inventories, training materials, checklists, and other department procedural documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu753P

Position Type

Student Worker

Department

Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Student Manager - Ware Center

Classification

Student Worker

Pay Rate

$13.00 per hour

Position Summary Information

Hours per week

Minimum 15 hours per week, varied

Days Worked

Flexible

Hours/Shift worked

Flexible

Job Summary/Basic Function

This position assists professional staff in the planning and implementation of events at the Ware Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Lancaster. The Student Manager operates as a team leader, assisting in orienting, training, and supervising student workers in event and production positions. The student manager will also participate in creating and maintaining departmental documentation, such as inventories, checklists, and training materials.

Required Qualifications

• At least one year working with OVPA as an Event Support Student Worker
• Ability to consistently work a minimum of 15 hours per week
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions accurately
• Demonstrated ability to lead peers with inclusion, and compassion
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work a varied schedule including daytime, evening, and weekend hours as necessary
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Previous supervisory experience

Job Duties

• Lead crews of student workers during setup and teardown shifts and other work calls
• Work as student event or technical coordinator as assigned
• Assist in training and orientation of new student workers
• Attend production meetings as assigned
• Participate in creating and maintaining inventories, training materials, checklists, and other department procedural documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Ability to lift 25lbs

Posting Open Date

06/15/2026

Posting Close Date

12/31/2026

• * Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your current major/minor?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What year do you anticipate graduating from Millersville University?

  (Open Ended Question)