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Building Manager

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 25047
Division/Organization: Wisconsin Union
Department: Memorial Union and Terrace, Union South, Pyle Center, Red Gym, University Club
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 800 Langdon St 1308 W Dayton St Madison, WI 53706 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.00 to $17.00
Job Categories: Facilities and Landscaping

Department Overview:

The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907. Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members and visitors through shared cultural, social and recreational events and experiences.

Anticipated Hours Per Week

 14 to 16

Schedule:

Anticipated Schedule
One weekday shift, One weekend Shift with shifts being 7 or 8 hours long


Minimum Hour Expectation
14-16 hours per week


Unit Hours
Weekdays - 4pm to 11pm

Weekends - 8am - 4pm, 10am - 4pm & 4pm - midnight. 

Salary/Wage Range:

 Hourly $17.00 to $17.00

Number Of Positions

 2

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Event Management: 

  • Oversee events at Wisconsin Union properties, including setting up audio-visual services, responding to event services requests while ensuring programming runs successfully and according to scheduled event times.
  • Communicate professionally with clients, event organizers, and Union staff to effectively meet event needs and customer expectations

Building Security/Safety/Conflict Resolution:

  • Responsible for opening, closing, and securing Union buildings on evenings & weekends 
  • Respond to emergencies and conduct emergency procedures (severe weather, fire alarms, Wiscalerts)
  • Notify proper parties (UWPD Non-Emergency, 9-1-1, etc)
  • Capably respond to customer issues and complaints
  • Deescalate patron issues and conflicts 
  • Enforce campus & Union policies and respond effectively to non-abiding customers

Qualifications:
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the success of the Wisconsin Union and provide the quality experience that encourages committed professional participation
  • Strong communication skills and a willingness to take initiative and lead student staff
  • Excellent customer service skills 
  • Ability to manage time in a fast paced environment
  • Analytical, insightful, and a highly disciplined problem solver with a demonstrated ability to identify and secure resources when needed.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
  • Previous experience in a leadership role preferred
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends
  • Commitment to working at least 2 consecutive academic semesters and/or 12 months
  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check

Application Instructions:

Please go to the Union Job Site https://union.studentjobs.wisc.edu/ to apply for this job. NOTE: This job is subject to being removed early.

Contact:

 Org: Wisconsin Union
Email: hr@union.wisc.edu

Advertised: CST Central Standard Time
Applications close: CST Central Standard Time

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