Student Employment Opportunities in Student Life

Student employees are an integral part of the Armstrong Student Center's daily operations, ensuring a welcoming and well-managed environment for all. Working in diverse roles, including the information desk, Commuter Center, Redzone, event services, and building management, our student staff gain invaluable, career-ready skills. Through hands-on experiences, they develop expertise in essential areas such as customer service, communications, problem-solving, and teamwork, all while serving as the welcoming face of the center and ensuring that every guest and community member feels cared for.

Information Services

• Armstrong Student Center Information Services Specialists (ISS) serve as primary customer service contacts to visitors to Miami’s campus and the Armstrong Student Center. This team provides direction and general information to students, faculty, staff and university guests. The Information Services Specialists work at both the main information desk and at the equipment check-out desk in Red Zone.

Operations Team

• Building and Events Manager (BEM): This is our most senior student leadership role. BEMs manage the student center on a daily basis, and directly oversee the facility evenings and weekends. They manage a team of up to 10 student staff at a time, overseeing event setup and support, performing building rounds, handling high-level problem solving for customer service, technology and building challenges, and ensuring the building and all activities are running smoothly.
• Assistant Building and Events Manager (ABEM): Students who have worked previously as a Building and Events Manager, or who have management experience, may be promoted to this role. ABEMs serve as the lead student manager for larger events, delegating tasks to event services staff and assisting the Building and Events Manager in ensuring the safety and operational readiness of the facility.
• Events Services Specialist: This is an entry-level position on our operations team. Working in a team of five to eight students under the guidance of senior level student managers, these specialists ensure that all events are properly set up with the necessary resources and services for a successful outcome.

Student Engagement Specialists

• Our Student Engagement Specialists are an innovative, creative, and self-motivated team dedicated to connecting the student body with the Armstrong Student Center. This team develops and implements strategic marketing, communications, and engagement initiatives, including dynamic social media content and programs and events that foster direct student interaction with the center's spaces and services. They ensure that the Armstrong Student Center remains a vibrant and essential hub of campus activity. To stay up to date with their creative content and upcoming programs, be sure to follow Armstrong on Instagram (@MiamiOH_ASC).

Commuter Center Assistants

• The Commuter Center Assistants serve as essential resources for the commuter student population at the Armstrong Student Center. They play a vital role in fostering a sense of community by staffing the Commuter Center and providing advice and guidance on navigating campus life. In addition to overseeing the commuter locker program, these assistants are responsible for planning and implementing engaging programs and events each semester to meet the unique needs of commuter students.

Learn more about student jobs in the Armstrong Student Center. Please email us at ASC@MiamiOH.edu with questions. 

Resident Assistant (RA) Position

Resident Assistants (RAs) are full-time enrolled students who assist the Office of Residence Life in fostering growth and engaging in academic success, effective community engagement, intrapersonal development, and cultural competency. Through the creation of community, facilitation of events, and development of relationships during intentional one-on-one conversations, resident assistants provide opportunities for students to become citizen leaders within their community.

Timeline: The academic year application opens in November and closes in January. The spring semester application (upperclass students only) opens in September and closes in October.

Skills gained:

• Leadership skills
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Crisis response
• Event planning
• Community building
• Time management
• Conflict management
• Facilitation skills

Learn more about the Resident Assistant position. Please email us at ResidenceLife@MiamiOH.edu with questions.

The Rinella Learning Center provides a wealth of leadership and employment opportunities to students. Through these experiences, students gain skills that will make them more attractive to potential employers and improve their chances of attending graduate and professional schools. We frequently hire graduate students to serve in our office as Graduate Interns, and hire undergraduate students as Tutors, Supplemental Instruction Leaders, and Learning Ambassadors; we also offer opportunities for students to become Undergraduate Associates and learn more about academic careers.

Tutors

Subject-specific undergraduate tutors are integral members of the Rinella Learning Center staff who work to help students deepen their understanding of challenging course material through individualized and small-group support. This paid position not only reinforces the tutor’s own learning and content mastery, but also offers a valuable professional development opportunity. By serving as a tutor, students build strong communication and leadership skills, learn how to explain complex concepts clearly, practice adaptability and empathy, develop confidence, and gain experience in mentoring and problem-solving. Tutors are required to have earned an A or B in the course they support and must receive a strong recommendation from faculty.

To inquire about becoming a tutor, send an email to tutoring@MiamiOH.edu. 

Supplemental Instruction Leaders

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders are integral members of the Rinella Learning Center staff who work toward the mission of helping students reach their individual academic goals by empowering them with skills needed to be independent and successful learners. SI Leaders:

• Help students
• Review course information
• Develop communication and interpersonal skills
• Work closely with a Miami University faculty member
• Hold a unique leadership position on campus

To learn more about becoming an SI Leader, go to the Steps to Become an SI Leader page.

Learning Ambassadors

Learning Ambassadors are students who have connected with Rinella Learning Center services and have expressed interest in, and aptitude for, clerical work. Typical tasks for Learning Ambassadors include answering questions about our services, scheduling appointments, and greeting visitors as they enter our office.

These are paid positions in which students gain valuable experience navigating an office setting. Our Learning Ambassadors are frequently the first contact for incoming students, parents, and community members and are depended upon to represent the Rinella Learning Center with thought and care.

To learn more about becoming a Learning Ambassador, call 513-529-8741.

Undergraduate Associates

The Undergraduate Associates (UA) program allows students to work with a Miami University faculty member to explore careers in academia. Students who complete the program requirements may receive a notation on their transcript highlighting their completion of the Undergraduate Associate program. UAs may also receive an independent study credit from the department where their experience is located. These positions are typically unpaid positions. Undergraduate Associates assist a faculty member with their academic and professional responsibilities, including:

• Teaching
• Assisting with labs
• Responding to student work
• Engaging in research

To learn more about becoming an Undergraduate Associate, visit Undergraduate Associates Information. 

The Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership offers student employment opportunities through our C-SEAL Ambassadors program. Student leaders serve in a variety of roles that focus on student engagement, civic engagement, service and community engagement, student organization support, and general office support. Duties include representing the entire C-SEAL for Make it Miami and other recruiting events, assisting with programs associated with their specific assignment, and helping with C-SEAL wide events like Welcome Weekend - Welcome Home, Mega Fair, Family Weekend, Homecoming, Springfest and other large scale activities. Additional duties include administrative tasks involving the HUB (student organization platform), front desk staffing, answering phones, and responding to requests for information and assistance through entity email accounts.

Positions are filled on a rolling basis and some ambassador roles require involvement in specific organizations and programs.

Skills gained:

• Leadership skills
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Event planning
• Community building
• Time management
• Conflict management
• Facilitation skills

For information on positions supporting student involvement and organizations, contact StudentActivities@MiamiOH.edu.

For information on positions supporting civic and community engagement, community service and leadership, contact WilksLeadership@MiamiOH.edu.

For information on positions supporting the main office and front desk operations, contact  fsll@MiamiOH.edu. 

The Office of Student Transitions and Family Engagement provides new Miami students with opportunities to learn about the campus community and to begin building connections to better prepare them for their experiences as undergraduate students. Students seeking employment within Student Transitions and Family Engagement contribute to the successful new student transition experience.

Student Assistants

Student Assistants in Student Transitions and Family Engagement provide administrative support and exceptional customer service on behalf of the office. Duties may include answering phone calls, monitoring email, filing, copying and data entry, and special projects as requested. Work assignments will be completed under close supervision. Students will work under the direction of multiple staff members who will provide a variety of tasks and responsibilities. Responsible work in a high-impact office environment is required.

To inquire about available student assistant positions, contact orientation@MiamiOH.edu. 

Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders

Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders (SOULs) are informed, resourceful guides who assist new students and their families during the orientation process. During orientation programs, SOULs are the primary representatives of the Miami student experience and are the connection point between the campus experience and the new student transition. Through work in a collaborative, team-based environment, SOULs facilitate small groups, implement orientation and welcome weekend programs, and present content pertaining to student life at Miami. SOULs are advised and mentored by a leadership team of Orientation Student Coordinators, report to the Assistant Directors of Student Transitions and Family Engagement, and work closely with the Director of Student Transitions and Family Engagement.

To learn more about the SOUL position and apply, visit MiamiOH.edu/SOUL. 

Orientation Student Coordinators

Orientation Student Coordinators, also known as SAMs (SOUL Advisors and Mentors), work to recruit, select, train, and support the SOUL team, along with planning and implementing August, spring semester, and fall semester orientation programs. Before serving as an Orientation Student Coordinator, student employees must have experience as a SOUL.

The Miller Center Student Assistants (SA) provide general clerical support in the daily operation of the Miller Center for Student Disability Services (MCSDS) located in the Shriver Center. The SA provides courteous, dependable, and professional customer service and serves as additional administrative support in a professional office environment. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your understanding of how disability services operates in a higher education environment and access is facilitated.

Duties may include front desk coverage and answering the phone during the lunch hour, monitoring email, greeting office visitors, taking complete messages, filing, copying and data entry, and monitoring appointments and other jobs as requested. Work assignments will be completed under close supervision. Students will work under the direction of multiple staff members who will provide a variety of tasks and responsibilities. Responsible work in a high-impact office environment is required.

Peer Health Educator Positions

Peer education is students learning from other students. HAWKS Peer Health Educators are students who provide information, promote discussion and reflection, and strive to educate by engaging students in the learning process. The Office of Student Wellness works with HAWKS Peer Health Educators who are dedicated student leaders. They combine their specialized training in health education and wellness with a desire to make a difference on campus. 

Applications are due in mid-February, followed by a group interview process and presentations by applicants. Successful applicants are required to complete EDL310; a one credit hour sprint course during the second half of spring semester. Paid employment as a Peer Health Educator begins the following fall semester.

Skills gained:

• Leadership skills
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Event and program planning
• Program evaluation
• Time management
• Facilitation skills
• Foundational knowledge in suicide prevention, sexual health, addiction, mental health, self care, relationship violence, sexual assault, and harm reduction.

Certifications earned:

• NASPA Certified Peer Health Educator
• QPR Facilitator

Learn more about peer health educator positions. Contact PeerHealthED@MiamiOH.edu if you have questions or need more information.

The Community Standards Student Assistant serves as a front desk receptionist in the Office of Community Standards to support the work of our administrative assistant. This is an entry-level position, responsible for greeting students, faculty, staff, and other guests, answering phone calls, and providing office support. Additional duties may include completing campus errands, assisting with clerical duties, and otherwise supporting the day-to-day operations of the office.

The Student Assistant serves as a front desk representative in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Life and the Dean of Students office. This entry-level position is responsible for greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and providing general office support. Additional duties include running campus errands, assisting with clerical tasks, and supporting staff with day-to-day operations.

This role is typically eight to 10 hours per week during the academic year, with the potential for up to 30 hours per week during the summer.

Skills gained:

• Communication skills and phone etiquette
• Problem-solving skills
• Customer service
• Time management and prioritization
• Conflict resolution skills
• Scheduling using Google Calendar 

Contact StudentLife@MiamiOH.edu with questions. 

A team of five to six Social Media Assistants work with the Director of Communications for Student Life on social media strategies and content for the Division of Student Life, and help support the 14 departments in the division on various marketing and communication projects. They produce engaging content across varying platforms, particularly focused on (but not limited to) events and activities on and around campus. Students develop hard skills in design, social media engagement and listening, video, and photography, in addition to soft skills such as teamwork, communication, creativity, understanding an audience, and critical thinking.

• Brainstorming, pitching, writing, and publishing blog posts
• Developing weekly content on upcoming events for students
• Tracking content performance across multiple platforms and reporting on insights
• Engaging with audience across social platforms and reporting on general trends
• Developing regular, on-trend, engaging video content for Reels and TikTok

• Student Life on Instagram
• Student Life on TikTok
• Student Life blog

Contact StudentLife@MiamiOH.edu with questions.