Administration Desk employees provide exemplary customer service byanswering questions; directing visitors to the various departments; and servicing students, full-time staff members, the UA community, and external clients. Admin desk responsibilities include administrative and secretarial tasks such as: answering phones, ordering supplies, scheduling meetings, and assisting with special projects as needed. The Administration Desk is located on the first floor of the Student Union within the Department of Student Life and Student Union suite.
The Campus Programs student assistant helps the Associate Director for CampusPrograms coordinate special events and programs for the UA community. The student assistant works closely with vendors to secure dates and complete business contracts. Working for Campus Programs will help the student assistant increase their understanding of event marketing and assessment tools used to evaluate the effectiveness of various types of programming. The student will also attain valuable skills in time management, professionalism, customer service, and multi-tasking.
Located on the first floor of the Student Union, serveAkron encourages students to give back to the Akron community by offering service opportunities through service events, trips, and donation drives.
Located on the first floor of the Student Union, the Roo Lounge provides entertainment and a fun, social environment for all students, faculty, staff, guests, and visitors. Services offered include: 8 bowling lanes, 13 billiards tables, a newly updated gaming area, great music, and a great time with friends! As a part of this team, employees will gain skills and experience in programming, customer service, troubleshooting, fiscal management, and knowledge of an array of gaming equipment.
Located on the first floor of the Student Union, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life supports all chapters, councils, and honoraries. Student assistants help coordinate all major FSL events, manage social media accounts, help create marketing materials, promote community service and philanthropy opportunities, and complete day-to-day administrative work. Also, the student assistants speak with potential new members about the benefits of joining Greek Life and provide them information on how to get involved.
The Information Center is responsible for greeting and directing guests andvisitors throughout the Student Union. Information Center employees execute the daily operations of the Information Center, which include assisting internal/external clients of the Student Union; acting as a "Lost and Found;" creating signage for events; and performing other tasks as assigned. The Information Center is located on the first floor of the Student Union.
Located on the second floor of the Student Union, the Maintenance Area is responsiblefor the upkeep and maintenance of the entire Student Union. Responsibilities of the Maintenance Area include care of lighting, painting, plumbing, carpentry, equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and electrical.
Located on the first floor of the Student Union, the Marketing area is responsible for the design of various print materials that are used by the Department of Student Life, Student Union, and registered student organizations.
Formally located on the first floor of the Student Union, Operations exists throughout the facility in a way that provides a unique insight into how the Union functions. The Operations crew assists with maintaining/cleaning the facility; completing setups for all meetings and events; and preparing any audio/visual needs of each client. Also, Operations crew members carry out building checks and emergency procedures as needed. Operations provides an excellent opportunity for growth and leadership development through offering up to four positions who will work directly with clients and full-time staff member.
Located on the first floor of the Student Union, the SOuRCe is an acronym for theStudent Organization Resource Center. The SOuRCe is considered the one stop shop for nearly 300 registered student organizations. The SOuRCe handles all student organization account inquiries and provides programming events for student organization members and advisors. The SOuRCe also helps students get involved in organizations on campus through RooConnect and answers all student organization inquiries and questions.
As part of the Roo Lounge Maintenance staff, the maintenance team is responsible for repair, service, troubleshooting, and general upkeep of our 8 lane bowling alley. As a part of this team, employees will gain skills and experience in troubleshooting, problem-solving, machine repair, customer service, and teamwork. Interested applicants should have experience in working with heavy machinery or related bowling equipment.
Interested in working in the Department of Student Life or Student Union? Visit RooConnect to complete your application online
