Student Weekend Jobs in Brandon, FL (NOW HIRING)

Please note: Hiring for this position is subject to funding availability and a limited number of openings. Applying does not guarantee employment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide general support to the Department of Student Engagement & Leadership by assisting with day-to-day operations and special projects.

• Welcome students, family members, faculty, staff, and community members using excellent customer service skills.

• Positively represent Saint Leo University and the Department of Student Engagement & Leadership in all interactions.

• Assist with comprehensive event management including planning, setup, execution, and tear-down for department programs and activities.

• Manage and update the Lounge Platform to promote student engagement opportunities and track participation.

• Handle email management tasks including correspondence, scheduling, and communication coordination.

• Create and manage social media content across various platforms to promote department initiatives and events.

• Develop marketing materials, flyers, and promotional content using design software and university branding guidelines.

• Facilitate student engagement activities and serve as a liaison between students and department staff.

• Manage and oversee bulletin boards, digital displays, and other promotional materials announcing events and programs.

• Attend and assist with activities and events during evenings and weekends as assigned by department leadership.

• Assist students, families, faculty, and staff with questions, concerns, and information requests.

• Support the department leadership team with various administrative and programmatic projects.

• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by supervisors.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English are required.

• Education or job experience in an office environment is a plus but not required.

• Education or job experience in event planning, hospitality, student affairs, communications, marketing, and/or public relations is a plus, but not required.

• Eligible to become Saint Leo University Van and Golf Cart Certified.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally in spoken and written English.

• The ability to speak and write in a second language is a plus but not required.

• Ability to work effectively in an inclusive and professional environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Required proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel for email management and administrative tasks.

• Required proficiency in Canva for creating marketing materials and promotional content.

• Intermediate proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

• Experience with event planning and coordination software is a plus.

• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills and ability to complete assigned projects.

• Positive, pleasant attitude with excellent problem-solving abilities.

• Professional attire required for special events and university functions.

• Clean driving record and capability of driving University Vans.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as events require.

• Ability to adapt to changing weekly schedules based on event calendar and department needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled full-time at Saint Leo University in an Undergraduate Campus program.

• Eligible for Federal Work Study funding.

Physical Demands:

• The requirements listed below include physical abilities required to complete essential duties (e.g., ability to lift 50 lbs. using a hand truck)
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.