Temporary Help - Student Engagement & Programming Specialist

Austin Peay State University; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN, invites applications for a Temporary Help - Student Engagement & Programming Specialist. This role supports planning and implementing campus programs and traditions that foster engagement, belonging, and school spirit.

The position works about 20 hours per week across approximately 32 weeks during fall and spring, with emphasis on evenings and weekends to align with events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of related experience coordinating projects, programs, events, or administrative operations.
• Knowledge of best practices in event planning, project coordination, customer service, and administrative support.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned programs, events, and special projects from planning through implementation under the direction of Student Life & Engagement staff.
• Collaborate with Student Life & Engagement staff to support departmental initiatives, strategic priorities, and campus traditions.
• Provide support to programs and initiatives supporting Greek-lettered organizations and student organizations.
• Assist with event logistics, crowd management, and participant engagement.
• Support event breakdown and ensure spaces are restored following programs.
• Collaborate with campus partners, vendors, and student leaders to support program success.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the Department of Student Life & Engagement in a professional manner.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive environment for students and guests.
• Support outreach efforts, marketing distribution, and event promotion to increase student participation and awareness.
• Support departmental initiatives, projects, and special events as assigned.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks including data entry, inventory management, supply organization, and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental programming initiatives.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Temporary Help - Student Engagement & Programming Specialist

Clarksville, TN, United States

Job Description

The Department of Student Life & Engagement is seeking energetic and student-centered individuals to serve as Student Engagement and Programming Specialist. This position supports the planning and implementation of campus programs and traditions that foster engagement, belonging, and school spirit.

Student Engagement and Programming Specialists work approximately 32 weeks during the academic year (fall and spring semesters) and are expected to work primarily evenings and weekends based on event schedules. This position averages 20 hours per week and reports to coordinators within Student Life & Engagement. Pay is $15-$17 per hour.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned programs, events, and special projects from planning through implementation under the direction of Student Life & Engagement staff. Events include Homecoming, Welcome Week, student organization events, and more.
• Collaborate with Student Life & Engagement staff to support departmental initiatives, strategic priorities, and campus traditions.
• Provide support to programs and initiatives supporting Greek-lettered organizations and student organizations.
• Assist with event logistics, crowd management, and participant engagement.
• Support event breakdown and ensure spaces are restored following programs.
• Collaborate with campus partners, vendors, and student leaders to support program success.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the Department of Student Life & Engagement in a professional manner.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive environment for students and guests.
• Support outreach efforts, marketing distribution, and event promotion to increase student participation and awareness.
• Support departmental initiatives, projects, and special events as assigned.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks including data entry, inventory management, supply organization, and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental programming initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of related experience coordinating projects, programs, events, or administrative operations.
• Knowledge of best practices in event planning, project coordination, customer service, and administrative support.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.

About Us

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams at [e-mail] | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at [e-mail] | 931-221-7160. View APSU’s full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.

Job Info

• Job Identification 342
• Posting Date 07/08/2026, 04:43 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 601 College Street, Clarksville, TN, 37044, US