Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Building Manager - Plaster Student Union

Student Status Work Study Optional –You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Plaster Student Union Administration

Hiring Range 13.80/hr

Department/Employer Operating Hours The PSU is open Monday-Friday 7am-11pm and Saturday-Sunday 11am-11pm unless otherwise scheduled for events. Nights (until building close) and some weekends are required.

How many hours per week are required? 12-20

Description of Primary Duties

During evening and weekend hours, building managers function as the building supervisor.

Daily Tasks and Activities:

• Maintains the safety and security of the Student Union and its guests

• Coordinates essential Union functions to ensure a smooth operation

• Enforces University and Union policy

• Provides our guests excellent customer service

• Maintains occupancy records and shift logs

• Oversee and assist line staff employees as needed during their shifts

• Reports maintenance problems through proper channels

• Assists with technical problems

• Assists with room set up and preparation

• Responsible for responding to emergency situations that may involve fire, police, or paramedics

Required Qualifications

Building Managers are student employees and must meet all University requirements to work on campus. Applicants should have:

• A minimum 2.5 GPA

• A minimum of 30 undergraduate credit hours completed (sophomore status); 60 hours is preferred.

• Positive customer-oriented attitude and professional image

• Excellent interpersonal & leadership skills

• Evening and weekend flexible availability

• Ability to follow directions and manage time efficiently

• Ability to lift/stack tables and chairs

Required Certifications

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience

• Audio/visual technical experience

Training for this position will take place the week of August 5.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application for this position requires that you submit a cover letter and resume. Within your cover letter, please address these questions:

1. Describe your special qualities, skills, and experiences and how they are applicable to the position for which you are applying.

2. Complete this sentence: A great manager will always …

3. Explain what you hope to gain from your experience as a manager.

4. Describe what the role of the Plaster Student Union is on the MSU campus. How do you envision yourself enhancing that role?

5. What challenges do you imagine you might encounter when supervising your peers?

   Contact Information

cortneydenbow@missouristate.edu

417-836-4218

Disclaimer

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EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Posting Detail

Open Date 07/08/2024

Close Date 07/26/2024

Posting Number 20240106STU

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

  Optional Documents

  Supplemental Questions

  Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current Missouri State University Student?

• Yes

• No

• • Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.50 or better?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

• • What is your anticipated graduation date?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Would you be available to work during University breaks?

• Always

• Sometimes

• Never

• • Are you available to work during the summer?

• Yes

• No

• • How many credit hours are you enrolled in for the upcoming fall semester?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe your campus involvement outside of the classroom (e.g. student organizations, leadership positions, volunteer positions, on-campus employment, etc.):

(Open Ended Question)