Student Worker - Makerspace

Florida Polytechnic University • JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 and have successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or spring semester with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
• Willingness and patience to teach others how to learn a new skill.
• Troubleshooting and creative thinking.
• Knowledge of standard office machines and equipment.
• Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skill in typing/word processing and use of personal computer/software, especially Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Customer service skills and ability to work as member of a team are important.
• A spirit of creativity and craftiness.

Nice To Haves

• Thursday and Friday availability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Makerspace during operating hours and assist with afterhours programming as necessary.
• Keep the Makerspace clean, organized, and operational for student use.
• Create, develop, and implement Makerspace programs, workshops, and events.
• Lead or assist with Makerspace workshops, events, or fundraisers.
• Manage Makerspace materials/equipment check-in/check-out process.
• Assist Makerspace users with questions about supplies and/or equipment.
• Enforce safety procedures and monitor equipment use, including items being taken from the room.
• Inventory and organize Makerspace supplies, including the unboxing and stocking of new supplies and equipment.
• Creating purchase orders for new supplies and equipment for Makerspace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED