Student Jobs at The Union

Student Building Manager

Position Purpose: To provide supervision of operations and security during evening and weekend hours. To work with the Assistant Director and other staff to ensure effective operation of Hobson Union.

A Student Manager should demonstrate the following skills:

Physical Requirements

• Lift 35 lbs. (furniture)
• Stamina to work 8-10 hour shifts

Public Relations Skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the BSU campus and community

Work Related Requirements

• Flexibility and impromptu problem solving
• Knowledge and/or willingness to learn computer applications including EMS (Event Management Systems) scheduling software
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with co-workers and patrons.
• Ability to enforce policies and procedures and delegate responsibility; willingness to take initiative
• Available to work 10-20 hours per week, including weekends
• Promptness
• Attendance at regularly scheduled managers meetings

Student Building Managers usually perform all or part of the following duties:

• Ensure the smooth operation of building activities during shifts
• Secure the building at the end of the shift
• Continually monitor the activities happening in the building by conducting hourly rounds and recording the number of users in each area
• Be aware of all major events on campus
• Know all areas of the building, and where everything belongs
• Understand the operation of all building audio-visual equipment
• Exercise authority for student employees during shift when appropriate
• Set up and take down tables, chairs, equipment, staging, etc. for meetings, programs, etc.
• Clean, sweep, mop, wash, vacuum, shovel, etc., when appropriate
• Post banners and other posters; distribute table tents, etc.
• Work cooperatively with the Union personnel for the betterment of the operation

Reports to: Assistant Director, Hobson Memorial Union