Student Employment

The Christian Thought & Practice Department has an opening for an office student worker.

Approx. 8 hours per week, starting immediately, ending 4/25/25.

Assisting professors with mailing, research, copying, recruiting, and various other duties.

The History & Political Science department at Huntington University has an opening for an OFFICE ASSISTANT.

Approx. 4 hours per week, helping primarily with admissions tasks, such as writing postcards to students who have applied or been admitted.

Ability to write grammatically correct sentences with good handwriting.

The Admissions office has 3 openings for ADMISSIONS TOUR GUIDE for the Spring 2025 semester.

This is an on-call position, Tour times are one & one half hour long and run Monday - Friday at 9:30 am,12 pm, and 3 pm.

Represent HU according to our core values and statement of faith, assist the admissions tem by giving tours to students and families, assist with transition in students and families before and after tours, encourage students in their college decision-making process.

The Education Department has an opening for a Student Assistant Coordinator.

Approx.15 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 3 hrs. per day between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Answer incoming calls, welcome guests, manage student workers, complete tasks as assigned by Director.

Ability to work in team environment, make decisions, solve problems, maintain confidentiality, create or edit written reports.  See job description for detailed list.

The Education Department has 3 openings for a Student Assistant.

Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 - 10 hours depending on student schedule.

Answering calls, welcoming visitors, complete projects assigned by Assistant Coordinator and Director.

Microsoft WORD and EXCEL required. Must be able to work in team environment, make decisions, solve problems, plan, prioritize and organize work.  Ability to create and edit written reports, uphold confidentiality.

See job description for more details.

The Nursing Department has an opening for a lab worker.

Starting 9/5/23 through 4/26/2024 - $8.25 per hour.

Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the coordinator of the simulation and resource center, assisting students practicing nursing skills, set-up - restocking - cleaning the simulation and resource center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Senior Nursing Student in good academic standing.
• Ablility to follow instructions and work independently. 
• Must have good communication skills and competency in nursing skills

Forester Radio Department has an opening for a RADIO PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR for this Fall Semester

Flexible hours - $9.00 per hour.

Take lead in coming up with ideas for promotional events and other ways to generate station publicity - such as giveaways, live broadcasts, contests; position requires high level of community engagement as well as integrating with all other aspects of the station, including the media manager, program director, and on-air talent. Employee will meet with program director once a week to review status of current upcoming promotions, providing feedback on recently ended promotions. Employee also responsible for content going over the airwaves and online creating and recording copy, press releases, and sweepers regarding promotions.

Experience with Adobe Audition and a willingness to be on air are a plus.

Must have positive, friendly attitude, welcoming spirit, and a desire to serve the community. Should be reliable, detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills and comfortable being flexible with plans. Must have some prior experience with radio or other form of broadcast media.

Forester Radio has an opening next semester for RADIO MEDIA MANAGER.

Flexible hours beginning 8/25/2025.  $9.00 per hour through Spring Semester.

This employee is responsible for maintaining media-related functions of the station, including coordinating social media posts, inputting new music into the database, creating and reconciling daily automation logs, posting podcast episodes, and creating and scheduling sweepers. This employeewill work closely with the promotions director to coordinate publicity of promotional events. This employee will meet with the program director at least once a week to review the status of current and upcoming mediaplans. The student will be responsible for content going over the airwaves and online-writing and recording copy and sweepers as needed.

Experience with Adobe Audition, excellent writing skills, and willingness to be on air a plus.

Employee must be consistent, reliable, and detail-oriented, and must exude a positive, patient, problem-solving attitude in a Christ-like manner. Should be comfortable with technology and willing to learn new software, including radio log scheduling software. Employee must have some prior experience with radio or other broadcast media.

The Information and Technology department has 2 openings this FALL for ITS Student Receptionist.

Approx. 10 hours per week, Monda - Friday between 8 am and 5 pm.  $8.25 per hour.

Greet guests that arrive in IT services and assess their needs, assist students with connecting devices to wifi and printers.  Create and assign Help Desk tickets as needed.  Assist IT Services Office Manager as needed.

Basic computer skills, ability to communicate will in person and over the phone, good written communication.

Ability to install printers on student computers and connect computers and other devices to wireless network.

The Men's Basketball program will be hiring 2 student managers for the upcoming semester.

Approx. 15 hours per week, $9.00 per hour.

Duties include, but are not limited to, set-up and tear down of practice, rebound and assisting in drills in practice when needed, running the scoreboard during practice, picking up and dropping off team meals, laundry, stat keeping, and other duties as assigned.

Must have driver's license, be able to life up to 50 pounds, and ability to work nights and weekends.

Preferred experience either as a student-manager of a previous team or experience in being a part of a sports team.

The Athletic Office has several openings for Athletic Training Assistants/First Aiders.

Approx. 20 hours per week, $9.00 per hour, start 8/7/23 through second semester.

Monday through Saturday, some weekends and evenings.

Duties include assisting Certified Athletic Trainers with daily injury treatments, cleaning, record keeping, filing, event set up, as well as assisting with rehabilitation/therapy, and emergency first aid.

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification required, training for certification will be provided if not already certified.

The Conferences and Events department has an opening for two SUMMER CONFERENCE ASSISTANTS.

Start date 5/27/2025 and ending 8/4/2025.  Approx. 40 hours per week.  $9.00 per hour.

Assisting with preparing conference facilities as needed. See job description for additional duties.

Must have lived in residence hall for at least one semester.  Must live on campus for summer months.  A minimum of sophomore standing for Fall 2024.  Must be familiar with HU rules and regulations.

EXCEL and WORD required, with technical knowledge of lighting and sound a plus.

The Theatre Arts department has an opening for a HOUSE MANAGER.  

Approx. 1-10 hours per week during MCA Event dates.

Starting immediately and working through Spring semester 2024.  $8.25 per hour.

Recruit and train ushers for performance dates, assist patrons, scan tickets, be present on performance dates to handle any issues that arise.

The Maintenance Department has positions open for student employees during the summer, 40 hours per week.

Hours during Monday - Friday 7 am - 4 pm.  $13.00 per hour.

Collecting trash/recycling, moving furniture and supplies, salt in softeners and various other maintenance jobs, including painting and grounds keeping.

Position requires occasional climbing, stooping, crawling, lifting, pulling and pushing loads of 50 lbs., carrying and climing, reaching high and low.

The Athletic Department has several openings for PLEX WORKERS for the 2023/24 Fall & Spring Semesters.

Approx. 12 hours per week, mornings, nights, occasional weekends.  $8.25 per hour

Involves front desk check-in, cleaning, laundry, game day staff, communication and supervision.

Ability to work in a team structure, make decisions and solve problems, plan, organize and prioritize work, verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization.

Current students only, experience in EXCEL and WORD helpful.

Appropriate dress: HU T-shirt, jeans-khakis on game day, HU athletic attire.

The Information and Technology Services department has one opening this FALL for an ITS Student Technology Specialist.  

Approx. 10 hours per week, Monday - Friday, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  $9.00 per hour.

Deliver and set up computer and AV equipment campus-wide, organize the workspace in the IT services workroom, installing, patching, ad upgrading software.

Basic computer skills required with willingness and aptitude to learn additional skills related to technology.

Experience setting up computers and AV Equipment preferred. 

The Department of Agricultural Studies has an opening for a student employee to serve as Field Crop & Greenhouse Production Associate.

Essential functions and duties include:

Forester Farms: Oversee sweet corn and assist with other crop production enterprises, including planting, care, scouting, and harvest of crops at HU field research and production sites (Thornhill and Hiner). Duties may include (but not limited to) assisting HU staff with mowing, field and plot maintenance, planting, fertilizing, data collection, weed control, harvesting, etc. May occasionally assist HU staff and student workers with activities at Forester Farms’ animal production facilities or at campus garden. Some weekend hours will be scheduled.

Greenhouse: Care of greenhouse plants (watering, fertilizing, planting and other duties as directed by HU staff). Feeding and care of greenhouse animals (fish, reptiles, etc.)

Other: Help HU Ag staff with organizing and conducting summer camps and external events such as field days, parades, etc. . May help conduct a research project involving field crops, possibly for an Independent Study. Opportunities may be sought to work with outside companies to gain experience to count for an ag internship (AG495).

Proficiency: Enter data into department iPad; familiarity with MS Excel a plus.

Required qualifications: 

• Possess valid drivers’ license
• Able to operate a self-propelled mower, farm tractor, and string trimmer
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and occasionally 100 lbs.
• Must be pursuing a degree in agriculture at HU (major or minor).

Preferred qualifications: 

• Basic understanding of farm operations
• Mechanical ability and farm experience a plus.
• Interest in crop production, management, and marketing.

Hours per week: 40 (including some weekend hours). 

Wage rate: $13.00/hr

Duration of position:  5/5/25 through 8/22/25

Application Deadline:  4/17/2025

Forester Farms has 2 openings for student employees to serve as Livestock & Animal Production Associates.

Essential functions and duties:

Forester Farms:  Assist with animal production enterprises and hay production. Duties may include (but not limited to) assisting HU staff with building and pasture maintenance, animal health and nutrition monitoring, mowing/planting/fertilizing pasture, data collection, weed control, etc. Facilities include the Three Rivers Farm and Don Strauss Animal Science Education Center. May occasionally assist HU staff and student workers with activities at Forester Farms' crop production or greenhouse facilities.

Other: Help HU Ag staff with organizing and conducting summer camps and external events such as field days, parades, etc.

Required qualifications:

• Possess valid drivers’ license
• Able to operate a self-propelled mower and farm tractor
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and occasionally 100 lbs
• Able to handle livestock
• Must be pursuing a degree in agriculture at HU (major or minor).

Preferred qualifications:

• Basic understanding of farm operations
• Farm experience a plus
• Interest in livestock and animal production.

Hours per week: 40 (including some weekend hours)
Wage rate: $13.00/hr
Duration of position: 5/5/25 through 8/22/25

 

The Chemistry department has several openings for Lab Assistants.

Must have at least one semester of college chemistry, departmental approval, and departmental training. Responsible student leader preferred with solid grades in chemistry, good team leader and ability to follow instructions.

Consists of solution preparation, student assistance during lab sessions, upkeep of stockroom inventory.

Ability to work in a team structure, make decisions, solve problems, plan, organize, and prioritize work. Verbal communication a must, ability to obtain, process, and analyze information/data.

The MCA Box Office has 2 openings for a BOX OFFICE ASSISTANT - start approx. 8/21/23, runs through end of Spring Semester.

Approx. 6 hours per week, weekdays 1-4 p.m. $8.25 per hour. 

Work with public in the office and on the phone, data entry, ticket sales, general office duties. Door sales some evenings and weekends prior to performances. Comfortable working with clients and on a computer.

Freshman/Sophomore preferred, no theatre, DMA, or music students.

Ability to work in team structure, make decisions, solve problems, plan, organize and prioritize work, communicate verbally with persons inside and outside of the organization. Ability to sell or influence others, analyze quantitative data.