FWS - Campus Life Assistant

Job Title: FWS - Campus Life Assistant

Department: Office of Campus Life
Reports To: Director of Campus Life Isabella Russo
Employment Type: Part-Time / Student Employment
Location: Post University Main Campus – 800 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, CT, 06708

Length of Employment: August 2026 – May 2027

Compensation: Hourly $16.94

Position Summary

The Office of Campus Life is committed to maintaining and enhancing an extraordinary student experience through housing, activities, clubs and organizations, and co-curricular opportunities.

The Campus Life Assistant is responsible for maintaining a welcoming, safe, engaging, and well-organized environment in The Nest, Post University’s campus center and student gathering space. This position supports students utilizing the space, assists with monitoring recreational equipment and gaming systems, helps maintain pantry and game inventories, and supports Campus Life programming and event operations across campus.

Campus Life Assistants serve as front-line student staff members who help create a positive campus atmosphere while encouraging community engagement, student interaction, and responsible use of campus resources.

This position requires 10-20 hours per week as well as approval from Financial Aid for Federal Work-Study.

Key Responsibilities

Student Engagement & Space Monitoring

• Monitor and assist students in The Nest to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
• Serve as a friendly and approachable resource for students who have questions or need assistance navigating the space.
• Encourage appropriate use of all recreational areas, gaming equipment, furniture, and shared campus resources.
• Address minor student concerns professionally and refer larger concerns to Campus Life professional staff when necessary.

Gaming & Equipment Management

• Monitor usage of gaming consoles, controllers, TVs, charging stations, and other recreational equipment located in The Nest.
• Ensure gaming equipment is functioning properly and report any damage, malfunctions, or missing items promptly to Campus Life staff.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of all gaming stations and entertainment areas.
• Check gaming equipment in and out to students using established Campus Life procedures.
• Require students to leave a valid Post University ID with the Campus Center Assistant in order to borrow or use gaming controllers and other designated equipment.
• Track borrowed equipment to ensure all items are returned in good condition at the conclusion of use.

Pantry & Recreation Area Maintenance

• Keep track of on-campus pantry inventory and restock items as needed.
• Maintain game tables by restocking and organizing supplies, including but not limited to:

• Ping pong balls
• Pool sticks and chalk
• Air hockey pucks and paddles
• Board games and related materials
• Assist in maintaining inventory counts and reporting supply shortages in both the snack/pantry area as well as the new Coffee machines

Facility Operations & Organization

• Organize and tidy The Nest throughout and at the end of each shift.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards for all student-use areas.
• Report maintenance issues, technology concerns, furniture damage, or safety hazards promptly to Campus Life staff.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures for The Nest when assigned.

Event Support & Campus Life Operations

• Assist Campus Life staff with campus events, programs, and student engagement initiatives.
• Help with event preparation, setup, operation, and breakdown for Campus Life programs and activities.
• Support transporting, organizing, and arranging event materials, decorations, games, and supplies.
• Assist with crowd engagement and maintaining a positive atmosphere during events.
• Support tabling events, student outreach initiatives, and promotional activities when needed.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain Campus Life Excel sheets and tracking systems for Nest interaction data and utilization.
• Accurately document equipment checkouts, inventory needs, and student engagement data.
• Complete additional administrative or operational tasks assigned by Campus Life staff.
• Follow the open and close checklist that will be provided for Nest daily
• Other duties as assigned by the Office of Campus Life.

Qualifications

• Current student at Post University
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communication.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Patience, empathy, and compassion with a positive and encouraging attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to solve problems in an active and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to responsibly monitor shared equipment and student spaces.
• Must be in good academic and judicial standing.

Preferred Skills

• Customer service or student leadership experience preferred.
• Familiarity with gaming systems, recreational equipment, or event operations is beneficial.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with Campus Life staff and peers.

How This Position Will Benefit You as a Student

Taking on the role of Campus Life Assistant gives students valuable experience they can carry into future jobs and leadership opportunities. The position helps build skills in organization, time management, communication, customer service, event operations, and problem-solving while strengthening teamwork and leadership abilities.

By serving as a point of contact in The Nest, student workers gain confidence interacting with peers, managing responsibilities, and handling situations in a professional environment. Students will also gain experience in event support, facility operations, equipment management, and student engagement programming.

Beyond skill development, the role provides an opportunity to make a direct impact on campus life by helping create an engaging, welcoming, and community-centered environment for all students.