Student Center Leadership & Management Program

Our Student Employees Are...

An Integral part of the Student Center participating in every aspect of the operation and management.
Campus Leaders with proven academic standing.
People who want to be a part of something special

Our S.T.A.R Leadership & Management Program

Our student employees are automatically enrolled in our S.T.A.R. Leadership & Management Program. The S.T.A.R. Program is designed to guide student employees in developing their job related skills and personal development. Involvement with the S.T.A.R. Program is "experiential" in nature. Its focus iseducational, but occurs outside of the standard classroom environment. We believe that such experiences play a crucial role in providing students with an enriched education.

Student Employee Positions Include:

Accounting Clerk: Manages cash accountabilities for the service areas and record keeping of the Student Center.
Breakers Attendant: Oversees the Breakers Game Room operations.
Center Manager: Manages the Student Center’s 80,000 square foot facility including supervising student employees.
Graphic/Web Designer: Creates and maintains the Student Center Operations’ website, publications and promotions.
Information Desk/CENtix Box Office: Answers questions, sell tickets, manage the lost & found and the commuter toolbox.
Maintainer/Setup Crew: Prepares the physical areas of the Student Center for events and provides maintainance support.
Reception Desk: Serves as the University’s campus operator and provides general Student Center Operations Office support.
Technical Services: Provides sound/audiovisual support for the Student Center and Memorial Hall events.

Student Employees Can Expect

To be given personal and professional support on:

Assistance with job searches following graduation
Resume reviewing
Mock interviews
Time management training
Team building excercises

To be given mini inservices on:

Supervising & evaluating peers
Giving feedback
Training & testing

What doe S.T.A.R. stand for?

Service – Participants learn to provide quality service by creating a positive experience with each guest of the Student Center.
Team – Participants will develop the ability to work cooperatively in groups by recognizing, respecting, and appreciating others. They also learn to communicate with and support other team members.
Autonomy – Participants are encouraged to act independently, to risk trying something new or different, or to go beyond the rules in order to satisfy customers.
Responsibility – Participants are managed in a way that fosters dependable, reliable and trustworthy behavior, resulting in an increased sense of personal integrity.

S.T.A.R. of the Month

The Student Center recognizes student employees that go above and beyond the call of duty each month. These student employees are nominated each month by members of the Student Center team including administrative faculty, staff, and students. Student Center administrative faculty, staff, and graduate interns then select the student employees who works effectively with others and are customer service oriented, exemplifying the guidelines of the S.T.A.R. Program.

STARdust

Each month the Student Center publishes a student employee newsletter. The purpose of the newsletter is to inform student employees about what is happening in the Student Center including - but not limited to - recognizing the S.T.A.R. of the month, student employment information, welcoming new employees, saying goodbye to outgoing, etc.

Rising S.T.A.R.

Yearly, The Student Center faculty, staff, and interns honor one new student employee (who has worked for the Student Center for less than two full semesters) that shows great potential and dedication to The Student Center. This award is given based on a student’s drive and their commitment to The Student Center.

Outstanding Student Employee of the Year

Students considered for this award are taken from the entire pool of student employees who have worked for the Student Center during this academic calendar year. The outstanding student employee is chosen “in recognition of outstanding initiative and achievement as a student employee.” This has been an ongoing tradition in the CCSU Student Center since 1975. In the spring, the faculty, staff, and graduate interns review all candidates based on the criteria listed below:

• Must have worked in The Student Center for more than two full semesters
• Must have all good or better performance evaluations
• Must be active in many areas of the campus and local community
• Contributes to their peers in a positive manner
• Contributes to the area(s) worked in and has had a positive impact
• Has at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA throughout tenure
* The students selected as Rising S.TAR and Outstanding Student Employee of the Year are
recognized at the Student Union Board of Governors Annual Recognition Dinner each spring

To Be Considered For Student Employee Position,
Elligible Candidates Must:

Be in good academic standing and have a minimum of 2.00 cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale.
Be customer service oriented.
Be flexible to work alternate nights and weekends.

Candidates must be matriculated and enrolled in a degree program and have good academic standing. Those who are able to demonstrate a commitment to working well with others, good communication skills and a willingness to be a team player are invited to apply. Stop by the Information Desk (located in the Student Center's main lobby) to pick up an application or download the application by clicking the link below.

For more information, please contact Tiffany Moffo Simpson, Assistant Director for Student Center Services at 860.832.1972 or email her at moffot@ccsu.edu.

You may now submit applications for the Fall Semester 2008. Download our application using the link below.