What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Center Assistant position at Phillips Exeter Academy?
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.
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Pay Group |
Type |
Status |
Fiscal Year Weeks |
Class |
Department |
Location |
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Bi-Weekly (Hourly) |
Regular |
On-call |
Academic year (40weeks) |
Support Staff |
Student Activities |
On-Campus |
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
- Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
- 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).
