Student Worker - Student Life
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Social Work
Seasonal / Summer, School Counseling & Student Support
POSITION SUMMARY
Student Worker – Student Life is an on-ground, part-time position (up to 30 hours per week) reporting to the Director of Student Development and Success. This role supports the co-curricular student experience at TKU by helping plan and run campus events and activities, supporting student clubs, organizations, and leadership programs, and providing day-to-day administrative support to the Student Life office. Working under the direction of Student Development staff, the Student Worker gains hands‑on experience in event coordination, student engagement, and ministry-minded service to fellow students.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and relational, and enjoys creating a welcoming campus community. Hired students must be eligible for the Student Worker Program.
- Assist in planning, promoting, and carrying out Student Life events and co-curricular activities under the direction of Student Development staff.
- Coordinate event logistics, including room reservations, supply lists, setup, and cleanup.
- Support student clubs and organizations by maintaining club rosters and meeting schedules and helping students through the process of starting a new club.
- Provide administrative support to The Student Leadership Council, including preparing agendas, taking meeting notes, and tracking follow-up items.
- Assist with daily operations of the TKU Student Union, keeping the space stocked, organized, and welcoming.
- Help recruit and schedule student volunteers for Student Development programming such as chapel serve teams, small groups, and the prayer room.
- Gather student feedback through event surveys and attendance tracking, and compile results for the supervisor.
- Enter and maintain accurate student and event information in Planning Center Online.
- Monitor the Student Life email inbox daily, respond to routine inquiries, and forward other requests to the appropriate staff member.
- Serve as a friendly first point of contact for students visiting or calling the Student Life office.
- Assist with student communications, including drafting social media posts, event announcements, and weekly student emails for supervisor review, and sharing accurate event details with TKU Marketing.
- Collect receipts and log event purchases in accordance with TKU accounting procedures, and submit them to the supervisor.
- Build welcoming relationships with fellow students and connect them with Student Development staff and resources when additional support is needed.
- Attend Student Development trainings and team meetings as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Model core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across departments. Establish and maintain professional communication and ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful (TKU Social Covenant).
- Communicate effectively to present information accurately and clearly both internally and publicly.
- Participate in training and professional development in alignment with University, department, and personal goals.
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required by governing entities (DOE, TRACS, ATS, etc.).
- Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
At The King’s University, every employee is expected to actively support and advance the University’s mission to integrate Biblical education and practical ministry to shape Spirit-formed individuals who follow Jesus, serve His Church, and are sent to impact the world, by living out our Christ-centered culture in daily work and relationships.
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