Job Summary:

Assist in supervising the daily operations and student personnel of the Universitys Student Center while overseeing various events and activities.

Essential Functions:

30% Supervise student managers and student employees in the Operations area and Gameroom.

20% Participate in the department student employment program to help develop mentor and retain student employees.

20% Serve as a customer liaison to building tenants conferencing and events and special event facility needs. Communicate with clients/customers regarding facility needs and to manage facilities set-up.

10% Oversee building storage safety security and deliveries.

10% Develop budget recommendations and prepare budget requests and written narratives.

10% Assist the Associate Director with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

Requires a relevant Bachelors Degree.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

None.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 2 years experience in student union/center operations or related business. An articulate understanding of the mission culture climate and environment of a metropolitan university required. Must have ability to work effectively and efficiently with staff students and clients required. Proven experience with creatively enhancing customer events and coordinating logistics required. Strong customer service orientation organization and attention to detail required. Ability to troubleshoot audio visual and technology equipment required. Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrative leadership ability required. Computer literacy required.

Leadership:

Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student and/or temporary workers.

Physical Requirements:

Light physical effort required involving stooping and bending; individual has limited discretion about walking standing etc.; occasionally lifting of lightweight objects (up to 25 lbs.).

Working Conditions:

No major sources of working conditions discomfort standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to

occasional noise crowded working conditions minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on September 2 2025.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.