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Program Staff
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Job ID 26645
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer University Unions
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

University Unions (UU) is an organizational unit within Student Life that offers services, programs, spaces, and student involvement opportunities within the Michigan League, Michigan Union, and Pierpont Commons.

This position falls under the department of UU Operations. UU Operations serves as a liaison between all departments and guests that utilize UU facilities and makes sure needs are being met in the areas of building management such as custodial services, maintenance issues, key and mcard access, event setup, safety and security and beyond.

Students in the Event Setup staff (Program Staff) position are expected to:

  • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Deliver exemplary customer service to all guests of University Unions through a variety of forms of interaction
  • Cultivate an accessible, safe, and inclusive environment for all students, visitors, and guests within University Unions facilities, services, and programs

More specifically, the Event Setup staff works as a team to prepare event spaces for use by contracted clients and are responsible for:

  • Completing all daily event setups, technical requirements, furniture, equipment, etc.
  • Assisting with daily event management to include unlocking meeting rooms, instructing proper equipment use, and maintaining awareness of daily event schedules.
  • Inspecting all equipment for proper functioning before setting up in a meeting room and communicating any damage to the Manager on Duty
  • Maintaining orderly appearance in all storage areas and conducting regular inventory of setup equipment.
  • Ensuring the safety and security of facility, furnishings, equipment, guests, and employees.
  • Relaying outstanding/pending items to replacement shift prior to being relieved;
Educational Value

This position will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills. You will improve your knowledge of event planning, facilities, and AV equipment while gaining appreciation and insight into the care and maintenance of historical buildings. There is potential for moving to a leadership role with continued employment within UU Operations.

Student Life Learning Outcomes:

  • Collaboration Across Differences
  • Demonstrate Knowledge Health & Wellness
  • Identity & Perspectives
  • Motivation & Purpose
  • Reflective & Relational Learner

Career Readiness Competencies:

  • Global/Intercultural Fluency
  • Communication
  • Career Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork/ Collaboration
  • Leadership
Job Requirements
  • Willing to work evenings and weekends
  • Willing to work during the summer
  • Must be able to consistently lift 30lbs and push/pull 50lbs.
  • Previous experience with audio-visual equipment (projectors, microphones, laptops) is preferred.
  • Attend required student employee staff development meetings/programs/training. i.e. UU New Employee Kick-Off; DEI Basics 1 & 2; Responsible Employee/ Sexual Misconduct; Run, Hide, Fight
  • Wear protective safety equipment, including (at a minimum) closed-toed shoes and belted pants.
Hourly Rate $16.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 29.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date Continuous
Primary Contact Stephen Douglas Stump
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor N/A
Work Location Michigan League
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Fax N/A