Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of the University and Department. 

• Abide by FERPA regulations; maintaining confidentiality of student records. 

• Abide by Clery and Responsible Employee regulations; serving as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) which includes specific training, notification of role, and reporting responsibilities. 

• Abide by Housing and Residence Life, Student Code, Information Technology and other University policies, conditions and guidelines 

• Assist with Housing and Residence Life furniture and equipment deliveries 

• Move large items or furniture within and around campus 

• Repair residential furniture and loft furniture to prepare units for student move in 

• Assist with camps, guest and conference facility preparation 

• Drive a cargo van or truck 

• Tracking and maintenance of Housing furniture inventory 

• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality at all scheduled work shifts, meetings and trainings 

• Assist with residential student cable TV concerns 

• Provide excellent customer service assistance to students, visitors, Housing and Residence Life staff, and other University constituents 

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s) 

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current Grand Valley State University student 

• Good academic and disciplinary standing 

• On-campus resident (at hire; returning employees are not required to live on campus) 

• Available to work approximately 10-20 hours per week during the academic year (Fall and Winter terms). On-campus student employees cannot exceed 25 hours a week (20 hours a week for International students)  

• Available to work approximately 30-40 hours per week during the Spring/Summer terms.  

• Candidates with Work Study status through their financial aid award are preferred, but it is not a requirement  

• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, team members and supervisors 

• Understanding of and ability to provide positive customer service practices 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Must have chauffeurs license to drive truck or cargo van 

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds 

• Ability to manage low level emergency/crisis response situations 

• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills 

• Flexibility to work some night/weekend shifts and some term breaks shifts 

Compensation & Supervision

• The Move Crew are considered student employees at the wage rate of A5. Click here for more information about on-campus wage rates. 

• Student employees who receive their chauffeur’s license will be paid at the wage rate of A6. Click here for more information about on-campus wage rates. 

• This position is supervised by the Facilities Coordinator and Facilities Manager. 

Grand Valley State University Housing and Residence Life employment opportunities are open to eligible/qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or family status. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations.