Benefits for student and part-time staff at the Union include:

• Students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are eligible for an annual scholarship in the amount of $500 ($250 per semester) from the Union.
• Hourly student employees are exempt from social security and Medicare taxes being withheld. This is commonly referred to as FICA; the current FICA rate is 7.65% of gross wages.
• Students enjoy a flexible work schedule because school is priority number one.  
• Students can participate in the many fun Union employee social events.
• Student employees receive discounts at Campus Store, Cats’ Den, Bowling Center, & select Union restaurants. 
• Students enjoy easy access to work by staying right here on campus. 
• The pride that comes along with working at the #16 ranked best college union in the country! (According to CollegeRank.net, 2017)
• Advancement opportunities are available.
• Learn and develop essential skills for the future:
  • Dependability/Accountability
  • Work Ethic
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Career-Specific Responsibilities
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Motivation and Initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Organization/Time-Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Diversity-Minded
  • Safety-Consciousness
  • Leadership 

Bowling Center Guest Service Attendant

Pay Rate: $9/hour

Key Functions:

• Demonstrate high standard of customer service. Assist customers with bowling, billiards, engraving, video games, accurate product preparation for all personal orders, as well as grab and go dinners following Hunt Brothers Pizza and Union standards.
• Greet all customers with fast, friendly, personalized service.
• Accurately ring sales orders into cash register and count back change to customers.
• Help with up keep of bowling lanes, automatic pinsetters, ball return and automatic scorers.
• Prepare food items, clean and disinfect equipment and utensils.
• Follow all established food safety standards.
• Ensure all product is stocked and labeled accurately and consistently.
• Report all customer complaints to the Bowling Center Manager.
• Report potential safety hazards, employee incidents and operations inconsistencies to the Bowling Center Manager
• Perform custodial duties in bowling center, Hunt Brothers Pizza area, seating areas and billiards area.
• Follow all local and state health and safety regulations.
• Follow all safety and lockout procedures related to the bowling center.
• Maintain accurate and timely bowling-related records to include all stops run and for pinsetter parts repaired/replaced for inventory.
• Properly prepare for, record and input league scores and standings into a 12-strike system.
• Maintain a clean, organized work space.
• Other duties/tasks as assigned.

Additional Information:​

• Must be available for summer work.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds on a consistent basis.
• Ability to remain on feet for a long time.
• Ability to verbally communicate with customers, vendors, callers and coworkers. 
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.  
• Is subject to reduced hours and/or layoff.
• Is subject to possible changes in work schedule due to the operational needs of the department.
• Recognize responsibilities and apply effective work habits and attitudes to meet work requirements. 
• Is required to attend work regularly and on time. 
• Plan appropriately for absences and assume personal accountability for work. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions of this position.

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Chick-fil-A Team Member

Pay Rate: $11/hour

Key Functions:

• Responsible for customer experience by maintaining efficient, fast, friendly, and personalized services by developing a rapport with our customers.
•  Be knowledgeable with our products and services.
• Maintain the highest quality products by adhering to standard food safe procedures.
• Accurately ring sale orders into the Point of Sale (POS) cash register and count back change to customers.
•  Report all customer complaints to manager on duty and respond proactively to prevent customer service situations.  
• Report potential safety hazards, employee incidents, and operational inconsistencies to the manager on duty.
•  Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Customer Service experience, cash handling experience and Point of Sale (POS) cash register experience

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time while bending and twisting from the waist frequently.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate both in writing and orally

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Maintenance Assistant

Pay Rate: $9/hour

Key Functions:

• Assist in repairing equipment and structural items in the Union.
• Assist in troubleshooting leaks, stoppages, and inadequate supply or faulty operations of water, steam, gas and airlines.
• Make appropriate repairs to help prevent future occurrences.
• Maintain a safe environment in the shop by cleaning and storing appropriate tools.
• Assist in duties that may pertain to cleaning the plaza, painting, staining, varnishing, fixing light fixtures and emergency lights testing.
• Operate a two-way radio.
• Demonstrate a high standard of customer service by assisting customers throughout the building.

Additional Information:

• Experience using basic tools such as a hammer, screwdriver, etc.
• Experience using power tools such as saws, drills, etc.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time while having to bend repeatedly.

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Graduate Assistant – Cat Trax 
Department: Student Programs and Involvement

Summary: Responsible for supporting the university's Cat Trax program that guides students in making the most of their college experience by engaging in four key areas: student involvement, health and well-being, career readiness and student belonging.

Position Details: Student position 

Supervisory Responsibility: Lead only 

Work Schedule: Not to exceed 20 hours/week when school is in session. This is a 12-month position. 

Pay Range: $13.75/hr 

Supervised By: Coordinator/Student Leadership and Engagement 

Close Date: Open until filled

Anticipated Start Date: Aug. 4  

Application Requirements: Union application

Key Functions:

• Assist in the management and facilitation of the Cat Trax program.
• Develop and facilitate programming to promote student understanding and utilization of Cat Trax.
• Lead communication and marketing of the program, in coordination with the Union’s marketing
department.
• Lead program assessment practices.
• Coordinate and provide direction to Cat Trax student ambassador volunteers.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support to the department.
• Support university student recruitment and enrollment strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned and instructed.
• Provide assignments, direction and support to student employee(s) in department. Assess performance.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings, committees, and such as directed.

Qualification Requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age (18 years of age for maintenance department)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Current enrollment in a master’s program at Kansas State University
• Enrolled in no fewer than six credit hours
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational and time management skills

Skills and Abilities:

Work in a general office environment and event venues, to include outdoor settings. Remain seated/stand 40% of shift. Finger dexterity/movement for typing, picking up small objects and utilizing varying equipment.
Hearing for average or normal conversations and to receive information. Sight to view computer, documents,
and general office machinery. Verbal and written communication to present, convey and exchange information and ideas accurately and quickly. Move, transport and position equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions of this position.

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Student Specialist - Social Media/Marketing  

Pay Rate: $9.50/hour

Application Requirements: Sample of work/portfolio, Union application, three references

Key Functions: 

• Utilize social media marketing tools to create, promote, and maintain the Union’s brand.
• Assist supervisor with strategic scheduling of social media posts and interactions as well as maintain media accounts and posting content.
• Research and report social media trends and changes relevant to marketing activities.
• Assist with creation/modification of Union style guides pertaining to content platforms and presence.
• Gather social media analytics and create quarterly reports for review.
• Provide customer-centric service at all times.
• Other duties/tasks as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Current enrollment at Kansas State University
Non-university student: Current enrollment in high school or an accredited college or university
• Enrolled in no fewer than six credit hours
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational and time management skills

Preferred Knowledge and Experience:

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Managing social media content for organizations/businesses
• Social media publishing platforms such as, but not limited to Sprout, Hootsuite, Later, etc.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Work in a general office environment.
• Remain seated/stand 75% of shift.
• Finger dexterity/movement for typing, picking up small objects and utilizing varying office equipment.
• Sight to view computer, documents, and general office machinery.
• Possess verbal and written communication skills to present, convey, and exchange information and ideas.
• Provide customer-centric service at all times.
• Other duties/tasks as assigned.

There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions of this position.

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