Student Worker - Makerspace

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

JOB TITLE

Student Worker - Makerspace

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Student workers staff the Makerspace. This position will require some lifting and ladder climbing on occasion while stocking or inventorying the Makerspace. It will also require some event/workshop planning and implementation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Staff the Makerspace during operating hours and assist with afterhours programming as necessary. 
• Keep the Makerspace clean, organized, and operational for student use. 
• Create, develop, and implement Makerspace programs, workshops, and events.  
• Lead or assist with Makerspace workshops, events, or fundraisers.
• Manage Makerspace materials/equipment check-in/check-out process. 
• Assist Makerspace users with questions about supplies and/or equipment. 
• Enforce safety procedures and monitor equipment use, including items being taken from the room.  
• Inventory and organize Makerspace supplies, including the unboxing and stocking of new supplies and equipment. 
• Creating purchase orders for new supplies and equipment for Makerspace. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Willingness and patience to teach others how to learn a new skill. 
• Troubleshooting and creative thinking. 
• Knowledge of standard office machines and equipment. 
• Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 
• Skill in typing/word processing and use of personal computer/software, especially Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Customer service skills and ability to work as member of a team are important. 
• A spirit of creativity and craftiness. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Must be in good academic standing. 
• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University. 
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 and have successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or spring semester with a GPA of 2.0 or better.   

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule for this position will be discussed with the hiring manager, depending upon the student’s class schedule. Thursday and Friday availability is a plus.

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: $14.25 hourly.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.