FWS Event Services Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact George Wahl at 904-620-2290 or g.wahl@unf.edu

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	FWS Event Services Assistant
Department	Student Union
Position Number	914000
Requisition Number	063610
Position Type	Federal Work Study
Full Time/Part Time	Part-Time
Time-limited through	12/08/2023
Hours	15-20 per week
Hourly Rate	$12.00
Job Summary/Responsibilities	The responsibility of the Student Union Event Services Assistant is the operation, maintenance, and support of all events in the multiple venues of the John A. Delaney Student Union. This includes the following: - Responsible for event setup, operation of audio and visual (A/V) equipment, equipment maintenance, and direct customer or client support. - Knowledgeable use and continuous training on event related equipment, policies, and procedures. - Ability to communicate needs of a client in an effective, courteous, and professional manner. - Proper maintenance of the space (meeting rooms, ballrooms, auditorium, and outdoor spaces) including organizing storage areas, performing basic event space maintenance, and general cleanup, as needed. - Proper maintenance of the equipment and timely reporting of broken or malfunctioning equipment. This may require moving equipment that can weigh up to 40lbs. - Reporting of any incidents, injuries, confrontations, etc. to Professional Staff or Lead Event Services Assistants. - Execute emergency procedures, when necessary. - Perform other duties assigned by the Lead Event Services Assistant on duty and Student Union professional staff.
Required Qualifications	1. Current UNF student. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. 2. Must be eligible for and accept Federal Work Study funding (if unsure of eligibility, email FWS@unf.edu) 3. Must be enrolled in at least six credit hours 4. Dependability 5. Ability to follow-through on tasks until completion 6. Attention to detail 7. Ability to take direction 8. Punctuality 9. Positive image and tidy appearance 10. Effective communication skills 11. Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team with other Student Union staff 12. Ability to lift and move furniture 13. Willingness to work and learn 14. Scheduling flexibility; ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends 15. Knowledge of campus resources a plus 16. May not hold a second job on campus
Preferred Qualifications	1. Knowledge of campus resources 2. Live theater or technical production experience 3. Enjoys solving problems and troubleshooting
Statement(s) of Understanding	N/A
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition	N/A
Equal Opportunity	The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.
Carnegie	UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives	The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

Posting Detail Information

Anticipated Start Date	08/30/2023
Job Posting Date	08/02/2023
Application Review Date	08/09/2023
Application Deadline	08/16/2023
Open Until Filled	Yes
Point of Contact Information	George Wahl, 904-620-2290, g.wahl@unf.edu
Hiring Official	George Wahl
Location if not Jacksonville	N/A
Special Instructions	Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact George Wahl at 904-620-2290 or g.wahl@unf.edu
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a current UNF student or will you be enrolled by the time the position begins?

• Yes
• No

* Are you eligible for Federal Work Study for the current academic year?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Federal Work Study Award Letter

Optional Documents