05260000 – RU-NIGHT / WEEKEND MANAGEMENT

STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

This position is for the entire summer of 2024 (both A & B) with the potential for continued employment but not guaranteed.

Student employees within the Reitz Union must:

• Must be available to work during the summer (2024 – both A and B)
• Be a current University of Florida full-time student in good standing with at least a 2.0+ GPA
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
• Possess exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Establish an exemplary work ethic by being productive, self-motivated, and dependable
• Participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
• Act as an ambassador for all Reitz Union areas as well as the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources.

Position Specific Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for reviewing and interpreting all Event Management Systems (EMS) documents ensuring that all equipment and set-ups are correct before each meeting or event
• Acts as a building management representative for all meetings, conferences, and events including but not limited to banquets, films, or dances; communicate with sponsor’s event coordinator to ensure all arrangements are satisfactory and resolve any problems as needed
• Secure building by locking and unlocking doors and access areas as required during frequent building walk-through and rounds
• Advises operations staff and other supervisory personnel of situations and circumstances that may affect operating policies and procedures; updating appropriate personnel and documentation (e.g. Nightly Reports or email directly to appropriate personnel)
• Provides customer service support by responding via a two-way radio to calls for assistance and/or addressing concerns directing in-house service requests/needs to appropriate department as well as unlocks necessary meeting rooms upon request
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of safety systems, fire alarm procedures, violence protocol, campus alcohol and drug policies, specific policies concerning the Reitz Union grounds and hotel occupancy
• Ensures student staff is active and accomplishing tasks as necessary
• Assists with staff coverage for the Information Desks throughout the facility
• Attends regularly scheduled training and scheduled meetings; participates in personal and professional development opportunities presented for student employees throughout the Reitz Union
• Completes all training requirements upon being hired in a timely fashion
• Ability to commit to working 10 or more hours per week
• Other duties as assigned
• Be able to physically lift up to 45 pounds

$13.00 per hour

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Must be available to work during the summer.

Although no experience is necessary to apply and all training will be provided, we would prefer for all student employees to: 

• Demonstrate ability to supervise peers
• Be Proficient with verbal and written communication
• Demonstrate previous experience with customer service
• Have general knowledge of the Reitz Union and the University of Florida
• Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, dependability, timeliness, and ability to make decisions in stressful situations
• Possess the ability to work shifts during the early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Be CPR and First Aid Certified, or willing to obtain
• Be able to physically lift up to 45 pounds

• Summer of 2024 availability required; this is a summer position with the potential for continued employment
• Must submit a résumé with application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus

• Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.