Graduate Assistant for Student Union Operations and Facility Management

Job Description Summary
The Graduate Assistant assists with overseeing the daily operations and facility management within the Argyros Forum Student Union. The Graduate Assistant is a member of the Department of Student Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs. Specific responsibilities include:

Responsibilities
Supervision Assist professional staff with supervising and managing student staff who work in the Argyros Forum Student Union. On-site supervision responsibilities may include managing employee hiring facility audio/visual resources training & development accountability and scheduling F acility Operations Provide on-site supervision of daily operations when working. Assist Program Coordinator with facility maintenance related to Student Union spaces. Collaborate with off-campus vendors and on-campus partners including Institutional Event Management Facility Management Custodial Services Media Services Sodexo Risk Management faculty etc. to operate facility efficiently. Support the coordination of events in the Student Union including 25Live approvals audio/visual equipment set-up and hands-on event planning Develop and grow new resources and services for students in the Student Union. Facility Services Coordinate and oversee facility resources and services for students including Hashinger Lockers games lost and found Develop and grow new resources and services for students in the Student Union such as video game rentals and Esports. Other duties as assigned Participate in and contribute to Department of Student Engagement programs services experiences and resources as determined by supervisor. Meet weekly with Assistant Director

Required Qualifications
Enrollment in a Masters or PhD program preferably focused on leadership development or higher education and student affairs. Desire to gain knowledge of student development theory and issues relevant to higher education. Ability/willingness to work some nights/weekends. Commitment to teamwork customer service collaboration and providing service to students. Ability to exercise initiative and work independently. Excellent interpersonal skills working with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels both inside and outside the University. Ability to use tact and diplomacy and to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize duties when faced with interruptions distractions and fluctuating workload. Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Professional and confident demeanor when delegating and holding others accountable. Ability to work with budgets including the oversight and reconciliation of expenses. Effective written and oral communication skills; strong editing and proofreading skills. Ability to work 19 hours per week Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm except when working evening/weekend events.