Student Worker, Programming Assistant - Work Study & Campus Employment

McDaniel College; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

McDaniel College in Westminster, MD seeks a Programming Assistant to support Office of Student Engagement programs and recreational lounge coverage. This non-exempt, part-time role requires a current McDaniel undergrad with at least a 2.5 GPA and a commitment to an inclusive campus community.

You will work a minimum of 4 hours per week, provide excellent customer service, communicate with staff regularly, and help organize campus events and activities. Hourly wage will be Maryland minimum wage.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.
• Provide excellent customer service to anyone who visits the Office of Student Engagement.
• Maintain a positive atmosphere for anyone who visits the Office of Student Engagement.
• Communicate with supervisor and colleagues on a regular/consistent basis
• Good punctuality and attendance
• Keep spaces neat and organized
• Keep up with on campus events and activities
• Attend any training sessions provided by OSE
• Timely responses to staff e-mails
• Join GroupMe messaging service to ensure time response to coverage request.

Responsibilities

• Scope: Provide programming and support for office programs and rec lounge coverage.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Organized

Event coordination

Education

Undergraduate student at McDaniel College

Tools

GroupMe

Job description

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave.

Job Description:

Job Title: Programming Assistant

Effective Date: 03/02/2026

Reports to: Operations & Program Assistant

Department: Office of Student Engagement

Rate of Pay: Maryland Minimum Wage

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Location of Position: Roj Student Center, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment:08/05/2026 to 05/25/2027

Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor

Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.

Scope: Provide programming and support for office programs and rec lounge coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have and maintain a good disciplinary record at McDaniel College (i.e. not on disciplinary probation as of the start of or during the course of employment)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive campus community
• Must be able to work a minimum of 4 hours per week

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.
• Provide excellent customer service to anyone who visits the Office of Student Engagement.
• Maintain a positive atmosphere for anyone who visits the Office of Student Engagement.
• Communicate with supervisor and colleagues on a regular/consistent basis
• Good punctuality and attendance
• Keep spaces neat and organized
• Keep up with on campus events and activities
• Attendany training sessions provided by OSE
• Timely responses to staff e-mails
• Join GroupMe messaging service to ensure time response to coverage request.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.