STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Student employees within the Reitz Union must:

• Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
• Ability to respond to emergencies and assist with building evacuations per departmental procedures or as directed by building management
• Demonstrated professionalism and exceptional customer service skills
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong work ethic: productive, self-motivated, and dependable

Position Responsibilities: 

• Commitment to a minimum of 15 hours per week, with flexibility based on operational needs
• Completion of required training during the Spring 2026 semester
• Consistent availability for Summer C semester (May 11 – August 7)
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and academic breaks as needed

Position Specific Responsibilities: 

• Review and interpret Event Management System (EMS) documents to ensure correct equipment and room setups for meetings and events
• Represent building management at all events, including banquets, films, dances, and conferences; communicate with event coordinators to ensure arrangements meet expectations and resolve issues as they arise
• Serve as an ambassador for the Reitz Union and the University of Florida, providing accurate information and resources to guests and staff
• Secure the building by locking/unlocking doors and access areas and conducting regular walkthroughs
• Advise operations staff and supervisors of situations affecting policies or procedures, updating documentation and personnel as necessary (e.g., Nightly Reports, emails)
• Provide customer service support via two-way radio, addressing concerns, directing service requests, and assisting with room access
• Maintain awareness of safety systems, fire alarms, violence protocols, campus alcohol/drug policies, and Reitz Union-specific policies
• Supervise student staff and ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Assist Event Productions with room and equipment setups/breakdowns to maintain high standards for guest experience as needed
•  Support Information Desk coverage as needed
• Attend scheduled training and meetings; engage in personal and professional development opportunities
• Complete all required training in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds as needed

$15.00 per hour

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Although no experience is necessary to apply and all training will be provided, we would prefer for all student employees to: 

• Experience supervising or directing peers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• General knowledge of the Reitz Union and University of Florida campus
• Detail-oriented, dependable, timely, and able to make decisions in stressful situations
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain

• Must submit a résumé with application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus

• Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.