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 - Event Planner

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Student Event Planner is a part-time (average of 10 hours/week) student staff member of the Office of Student Experience at Florida Polytechnic University. The Office of Student Experience oversees all university and campus-wide events and traditions (i.e., Purple Fire Week, Casino Night, Moonlight Breakfast, and more), the Campus Activities Board (CAB), leadership initiatives, and works closely with Student Government Association (SGA) and their operations. Student Event Planners provide support and assistance when planning, organizing, and hosting university and campus-wide events, programs, and initiatives. Student Event Planners play an important role in marketing and advertising university and campus-wide events to the student body to enhance campus life and the student experience. If selected, the Student Event Planner begins their position in May 2026, with their position ending in June 2027.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Director of Student Engagement or designee, facilitates planned Office of Student Experience events and activities for all Florida Poly students.
• Seeks out and implements innovative and creative ideas for events through research and networking with the Florida Poly student body.
• Collaborates with other Office of Student Experience Lead Event Planners, Registered Student Organizations, and professional staff to develop, prepare, implement, and evaluate all Office of Student Experience events and activities.
• Use professional communication and organization skills to maintain regular and consistent communication with all vendors and merchants.
• Determines fiscal requirements for events, provides budgetary recommendations, and negotiates terms with vendors.
• Design and prepare various marketing materials, including flyers, for all Office of Student Experience events and activities.
• Promote all Office of Student Experience events and activities on various Florida Poly systems including: Pheonix Link, Campus Calendar, the Weekly Phoenix, and Discord.
• Assists the office of Student Experience to administer surveys and develop reports.
• Supports logistics for all Office of Student Experience events and activities including but not limited to setting up/tearing down for various events, moving furniture, organizing supplies, A/ V set-up, etc.
• Keeping organized files, accurate records, and thorough evaluations on events to guide the work of future Office of Student Experience Event Planners.
• Operate independently as one member within a larger staff and team.
• Attend all Florida U Lead workshops and trainings as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Actively participate in and attend all mandatory fall and spring training programs and sessions with the Office of Student Experience and the Florida Poly U Lead program. All training dates will be provided to applicants during the Florida Poly U Lead selection and interview process. Please note, all training dates are subject to change.
• Actively participate in and attend all Office of Student Experience mandatory staff meetings and trainings. Please note, all staff meetings and training dates are subject to change.
• Report regularly to your supervisors – Director of Student Experience or designee.
• Participate in systematic evaluation of job performance.
• Office of Student Experience Event Planners are expected to give priority to their job responsibilities over extra-curricular activities and other employment. Additional employment is allowed, but approval must be received from your supervisor (Director of Student Experience or designee).
• Demonstrate knowledge and showcase pride and sprit for Florida Poly, the community, programs, events and traditions, resources, culture, policies, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at the Florida Polytechnic University.
• Must have attended Florida Polytechnic University for at least one academic year prior to starting the position. For transfer students, must have attended Florida Polytechnic University for a least one academic semester prior to starting the position.
• Must be in and remain in good academic standing per University Human Resource student employment requirements
• Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a 2.25 semester GPA or greater per the Office of Student Experience student employment and University Human Resource policies.
• Must be in and remain in good standing with the Office Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Must actively participate in and attend all fall/winter/spring training programs, all training sessions, all staff meetings, and all in-service meetings with the Office of Student Experience and the Florida Poly U Lead program.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to diversity and appreciation of difference in first-year students, international students, and transfer students and students within the Lead Orientation Leader team.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of team members, students, and families.
• Demonstrate team leadership, responsibility, and have a willingness to maintain a high level of competence, discreet judgment, and confidentiality.
• Must possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, time management skills, communicate effectively, have a positive attitude, and provide superior customer service.
• Must have knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Florida Polytechnic University community.
• Must have and showcase pride in Florida Poly and be an active member in the Phoenix community.
• Successfully complete a background check per University Human Resource student employment requirements.

REMUNERATION:

• This position is paid an hourly rate of $14.25 (Tier I)

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.