Student Employment
As our mission states, the Plemmons Student Union is run by and for students. This means our student staff is essential for us to serve the campus community with a wide range of programs and services that enhance campus life. Explore the different types of positions below that we have in the PSU. Open student positions will be posted in Handshake as they become available.
- Operations Assistant (OA)
Works as part of a team to set up event spaces, maintain facility cleanliness, and provide coverage for other workstations as needed. - Game Room
Oversees daily operations of the Hawksbill Game Room by checking out equipment for pool, darts, and Nintendo Switch gaming stations, assisting patrons, and monitoring the facility. - Information Desk Attendant
Serves as the primary point of contact for patrons by providing information about PSU policies, events, and room locations, answering questions in person and by phone, and maintaining the lost and found inventory.
Student learning outcomes
The Plemmons Student Union values the development of our student employees. As a result, we have incorporated the NACE career competencies in order to better prepare students for their next step after graduation. This supports our mission to develop students in important competencies in order to increase their success in their position and after graduation.
In addition to these competencies, students employed in the Plemmons Student Union and Legends will:
- Feel connected to App State by providing an integral service to the campus community.
- Develop a sense of teamwork with a group of fellow students and staff working towards a similar goal.
- Develop decision making and conflict resolution skills through their work with the campus community.
- Learn time management skills and develop a strong work ethic through balancing work and academic responsibilities.
- Understand their unique role in the student union and Legends as a process of empowerment, development, and growth; rather than just a job.