FWS - Campus Life Assistant
About The Position
The Campus Life Assistant works in The Nest, Post University’s campus center and student gathering space, helping maintain a welcoming, safe, engaging, and well-organized environment. The role supports students using the space, monitors recreational equipment and gaming systems, maintains pantry and game inventories, and assists with Campus Life programming and event operations across campus. Campus Life Assistants serve as front-line student staff who encourage community engagement, student interaction, and responsible use of campus resources. The position requires 10–20 hours per week and approval from Financial Aid for Federal Work-Study. Employment is part-time student employment and is scheduled for August 2026 through May 2027. Compensation is $16.94 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be a current Post University student.
- Must be in good academic and judicial standing.
- Must obtain Financial Aid approval for Federal Work-Study.
- Excellent written, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Patience, empathy, compassion, and a positive, encouraging attitude.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to solve problems in an active, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to responsibly monitor shared equipment and student spaces.
Nice To Haves
- Customer service or student leadership experience.
- Familiarity with gaming systems, recreational equipment, or event operations.
- Comfort working independently while collaborating with Campus Life staff and peers.
Responsibilities
- Monitor The Nest and help maintain a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment; answer student questions and refer larger concerns to professional staff as appropriate.
- Encourage appropriate use of recreational areas, gaming equipment, furniture, and shared campus resources.
- Monitor, organize, and maintain gaming consoles, controllers, TVs, charging stations, and other recreational equipment; report damage, malfunctions, or missing items.
- Check designated equipment in and out according to Campus Life procedures, require a valid Post University ID as specified, and track borrowed items to ensure their return in good condition.
- Track and restock pantry inventory and supplies for game tables, including ping pong balls, pool sticks and chalk, air hockey pucks and paddles, board games, and related materials; report shortages, including in the snack/pantry area and coffee machines.
- Organize and tidy The Nest during and at the end of shifts, maintain cleanliness and presentation standards, report maintenance, technology, furniture, or safety concerns, and assist with opening and closing when assigned.
- Support campus events, programs, and student engagement initiatives through preparation, setup, operation, breakdown, materials transport and organization, crowd engagement, tabling, outreach, and promotion.
- Maintain Campus Life Excel sheets and tracking systems for Nest interactions and utilization; document equipment checkouts, inventory needs, and student engagement data accurately.
- Follow the provided daily Nest opening and closing checklist and complete other duties assigned by the Office of Campus Life.
Benefits
- Provides experience in organization, time management, communication, customer service, event operations, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership.
- Offers experience interacting with peers, managing responsibilities, and handling situations professionally.
- Provides experience in event support, facility operations, equipment management, and student engagement programming.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on campus life by helping create an engaging, welcoming, community-centered environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
