Student Employment

At Huntington University, we are a Christ-centered community committed to equipping students for a life of impact. Our Admissions Ambassadors play a vital role as the first impression of HU — welcoming prospective students and families, sharing their Forester experience, and reflecting the heart of our mission. Ambassadors are the face of HU, helping students see how they can belong, grow, and thrive here.

�� We are currently looking to hire Ambassadors with flexible availability between 9:00 am–12:00 pm, 11 pm-2 pm (lunch with w/students), and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm on weekdays. Occasional overnight hosting and minimal weekend assistance may be required.

Expectations

• Represent Huntington University according to our core values and statement of faith.
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance, communication, and conduct at all times.
• Attend, retain, and implement knowledge from monthly meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Regular and reliable attendance is important to this role. Team members are expected to be present and punctual for all scheduled shifts. If you are unable to attend due to illness or a death in the family, please notify your Admissions contact as soon as possible (no later than 24 hours before your shift). Same-day requests or no-shows cannot be accommodated. Failure to communicate in a timely manner may result in disciplinary action. Consistent attendance, punctuality, and clear communication are essential to smooth operations and supporting the team.
• Recognize that campus tours are often the difference maker in a student’s decision — your role matters!
• Encourage and engage high school students as they navigate their college decision-making process.
• Be flexible and willing to serve in tours, office tasks, program visit days, and admissions events.

Responsibilities

Tour Guide

• Welcome and greet guests in the Admissions Office with professional attire and a nametag.
• Provide campus tours as needed (typically between 9:00 am-12:00 pm, and 2:00-4:00 pm) while sharing your HU story and providing historical context.
• Assist families with transitions before and after tours.
• Write follow-up notes to visiting students.
• Participate in HU program visits days, other HU group visits as needed, and overnight hosting (including occasional weekend hosting).

Office Support

• Engage with prospective students through communication channels such as phone calls, texts, emails, and postcards.

• Assist with office tasks such as data entry and preparation for group visits.
• Support office operations and serve as backup for student/family interactions when needed.
• Represent HU at the front desk when needed, welcome guests promptly and with professionalism.

Hours

• Tour schedules and office work shifts will be within 9:00 am–12:00 pm and
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm windows.
• Lunch with w/students may fall from 11 pm to 2 pm.
• Some visits and events may fall outside of the standard 9-4 pm shifts and will be communicated in advance.
• Occasional overnight hosting and minimal weekend assistance may be required.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and knowledge of Huntington University.
• At least one year of HU experience (preferred for tour guides).
• Strong communication, computer, and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to show initiative.
• Physically able to walk and talk for tours.

Compensation

• $9/hour during regular hours.
• Training, Shadowing, and/or Co-leading a tour will be paid.

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 MCA Box Office has an opening for a BOX OFFICE ASSISTANT - start in August and runs through academic year.

Approx. 6 hours per week at $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.

Merillat Centre for the Arts has an opening for an MCA Student Technician.

Hourly rate is $10.00 per hour, hours vary and are flexible.

Operate sound and lighting boards, program and run ProPresenter video software.  Work various events and activities in Zurcher Auditorium and other locations in MCA and on campus.

Must enjoy working with AV technical equipment, having taken HU AV technical classes a plus.  Technical training in churches and other locations also a plus.

Start in August and runs through the academic year.

The Business & Economics department has and opening for a Student Assistant. 

Position would work approximately 6 hours per week.

Qualifications:

Basic competencies in MS Word, Excel, and Moodle. Ability to
safeguard and maintain confidential information like exams,
quizzes, and grades.

Please see attached job description for more details.