Student Center Assistant

Hourly rate: $18.23/hr

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Activities

STATUS/HOURS: On-call, hours are after 4:00pm mid-week, and weekends 8:00am – 11:00pm. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.

Position Purpose

Oversees the evening and weekend functioning of Academy Center activities and facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the building, including those in the day student lounge.
• Engages with students in a professional and friendly manner, reminding them to clean up after themselves and addressing any behavior issues as appropriate.
• Checks condition of rooms and equipment upon arrival and departure, straightens and cleans up as necessary.
• Maintains a visible presence in the building throughout the shift, walking through the building every half hour.
• Helps supervise dances, parties or other special events both in Academy Center and at other venues on campus as needed.
• Keeps up-to-date on emergency procedures and is prepared to implement when necessary.
• Assists with set up of rooms and audiovisual equipment as needed.
• Assists in securing the building at the end of each shift.
• Performs data entry and/or word processing as requested.
• Reports any damage or unsafe conditions to the Director.
• Communicates with colleagues by using the Building Log on a regular basis.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None.

Position Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college experience helpful.

Experience

• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.

• Demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.

• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

• Possess basic computer skills.

• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

Additional Requirements

1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
2. This position is considered “Essential Personnel” in the event that:

• an emergency occurs on the PEA Campus or in the vicinity that would impact PEA;
• inclement weather forces the closing of campus or;
• other emergency events deemed appropriate.

Essential Personnel are required to report to or remain at work if instructed to do so if contacted directly by the supervisor (or his/her designee), the Principal or a member of the Principal’s Staff (Leadership Team).