Student Building Manager

Classification Title:

STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

Student employees within the Reitz Union must:

• Be available to work during the 2025 summer break
• Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
• 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; as needed

Advertised Salary:

$14.00 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

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.

Summer 2025 availability is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Summer 2025 availability is required.
• 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.

Health Assessment Required: No