Job Description

Eastern Mennonite University ( is a private, faith-based, liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 1500 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania instructional site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate and graduate level.


EMU is committed to an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can be their authentic self. Our goal is to remove the barriers that underrepresented and marginalized groups have frequently encountered in our society. We commit to address the structures that produce discrimination, racial injustice, gender inequities and other forms of oppression, and to fully include LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of historically minoritized communities.


EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.


Job Title: Student Employee


Department: Varies

Supervisor: Hiring Manager

FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt


Schedule: PT

Job Summary:

The Student Employee is responsible for assisting the staff in the assigned department. The Student Employee position will focus on administrative support, learning support, or specialized support while offering educational and career growth.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
• Answer incoming phone calls.
• Perform a variety of administrative and/or office duties.
• Provide assistance and support to faculty and/or staff in completing special projects as assigned.
• Perform general administrative responsibilities in support of the department/office/campus.
• Complete department-specific projects as assigned.
• Attends to the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follow a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Supports the values of the University.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to make entry-level decisions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to ask questions.
• Understand of basic department procedures.
• Ability to maintain a level of professionalism during working hours.
• Has a genuine desire to help their peers succeed.
• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at EMU.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma.


Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must occasionally travel to meetings and conferences off campus, which may include some overnight travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None


Additional Duties:

• Supports the composting program with the support of the Sustainability Coordinator, which includes overseeing the collection, transportation, and storage of cafeteria food waste, and satellite compost collection points
• Collects recyclable materials and solid waste from designated areas throughout the institution.
• Building relationships and networks across campus and beyond.
• Assisting with the conceptualization, development, and implementation of sustainability-related programming and initiatives on campus and beyond.
• Supporting data analysis and collecting for annual reporting.
• Attending and participating at the Creation Care Council meetings (Fall and Spring).
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.*

Job Tags

Work at office, Night shift

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