Student/Part-Time Opportunities

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Student/Part-Time Opportunities and Benefits

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
$9/hour

Key Functions:

  • Demonstrate a high standard of customer service.
  • Personally assist customers with bowling, billiards, engraving, refreshments, and video games.
  • Greet all customers with fast, friendly, personalized service and develop a rapport with return customers. 
  • Accurately ring sales orders into the cash register and count back change to customers in a courteous and friendly manner.
  • Help with the upkeep of bowling lanes, automatic pinsetters, ball return, and automatic scorers.
  • Ensure food and beverage items are stocked and replace pop syrup boxes when needed.
  • Prepare food items and clean cooking equipment.
  • Report all customer complaints to the Manager/Bowling and Recreation.
  • Report potential safety hazards, employee incidents, and operations inconsistencies to the Manager/Bowling and Recreation.
  • Perform custodial duties by cleaning the bowling center, Hunt Brothers Pizza, seating areas, and billiard 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 workspace. 
  • Other duties/tasks as assigned.

Additional Information:​

  •  Ability to lift 25 pounds on a consistent basis.
  • Ability to remain on feet for a long time.
  • Ability to verbally communicate with customers, vendors, callers, and coworkers. 

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Building Operations Assistant

Pay Rate: $9.00/hour

Key Functions:

  • Clean and set up rooms for special or catered events; this includes lifting and/or moving chairs and tables, sweeping carpets, wiping down furniture and windows, and scrubbing floors.
  • Check all rooms during shift to ensure set‐up and cleanliness.
  • Set up and take down folding tables and chairs as well as other set‐up equipment as directed.
  • Periodically wipe down chairs and tables.
  • Dump trashcans and take trash to the trash room.
  • Keep custodial closets clean by putting carts, vacuums, and cleaning supplies back after use and disposing of trash as needed.
  • Work with different cleaning chemicals in a safe manner.
  • Pick up trash in restrooms on a regular basis and stock toilet paper and paper towels as needed.
  • Dump trash, flush toilets, clean mirrors, and wipe down sink areas to ensure bathroom cleanliness.
  • Report any repairs that are needed to maintenance repair technicians and take broken furniture directly to the shop area.
  • Maintain a high standard of customer service by assist customers in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Assist in any other custodial duties that are assigned to promote the well‐being of the Union.

Additional Information: 

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time while having to bend repeatedly.

 

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Chick-fil-A Team Member
$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 about our products and services.
  • Maintain the highest quality products by adhering to standard food-safe procedures.
  • Accurately ring orders into the cash register and count back change to customers.
  • Report all customer complaints to the 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 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

 

Priority will be given to those with availability from 10 am to 1:30 pm

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ID Center Assistant

Pay Range: $9.00/hour

Application Requirements: Union Application

Key Functions:

  •  Accept deposit/payments for Cat Cash accounts, Gift Cards, Departmental Dining Cards, and other accounts handled in the K-State ID Center. Must be able to explain to customers accurately what the various accounts are and how they may be used. Complete these transactions by properly handling cash and other tender methods and posting the information into the correct computer program. 
  • Make new and/or replacement IDs for University students, faculty, and staff by verifying they have been accepted or employed by K-State through proper documentation. Complete the correct forms with necessary information and accurately post this information into the computer programs and produce the cards utilizing the card printer. 
  • Abide by University and Union policies and procedures regarding the security of student records. 
  • Demonstrate high standard of customer service. Answer phone calls made to the ID Center. Accurately answer questions for customers or transfer them to the proper individual or department to answer questions or address their needs. 
  • Record daily/monthly number of IDs replaced and record and post ID bill payments. 
  • Be familiar with and assist with the daily operating and closing procedures as needed.
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities: 

  • Experience in handling and reconciling cash.
  • Excellent customer service skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and be organized.

Physical Demands: 

  • Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for an extended time.
  • Visual acuity and finger dexterity to operate a computer and other office machinery.
  • Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. 
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

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Maintenance Assistant

Pay Rate: $9.00/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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Summary of Position: Responsible to assist the business services department in the day-to-day functions in support of the Union’s mission and vision. Must be available to work Summer 2024.

Department: Business Services

Status: Student Position

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Work Schedule: Must have availability during office hours of Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.

Pay Range: $9.00/hour

Supervised By:  Assistant Finance Director/Business Services

Application Requirements: Union Application

Key Functions: 

Corporate credit card specific
• Reconcile receipts with individual statements
• Resolve issue of missing receipts/incorrect receipts/collect receipts from staff
• Post credit card receipts into QuickBooks
• Reconcile account for payment

Agency Payment Voucher (APV) specific
• File APVs
• Organize and maintain APV filing system
• Assist with rotating files/records at the end of each fiscal year
• Retrieve APVs when requested

Accounts Receivable (AR) specific
• Generate reoccurring invoices
• File invoices with backup documentation
• Run monthly customer statements
• Follow-up on past due accounts
• Keep customer accounts current with up-to-date information
• Process customer credit card payments over the phone
• Assist customers needing invoice copies
• Make deposits to include: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and sales deposits

Accounts Payable (AP) specific
• Create reoccurring APVs for payment
• Post payables to vendor accounts in QuickBooks
• Scan and upload APVs to university’s Division of Financial Services
• Pick-up checks from Unger Complex
• Post payments to QuickBooks
• Prepare checks to mail with accompanying APVs
• Complete corporate bank card payments

Business Office specific
• Provide excellent customer-centric service to both in-person and phone customers
• Help with lost and found items/contact owners
• Serve as back-up cashier to include: making change for customers, logging incoming/outgoing checks, checking out cash bags, and processing petty cash reimbursements
• Maintain clean office by dusting, ensuring items are properly stored and organized
• Assist with mail and package distribution
• Execute other duties and special projects as assigned and instructed

Skills and Abilities

Qualifications Preferred

• Student majoring in business or accounting-related degree
• Experience working with monetary transactions
• Knowledge of Quickbooks and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work with multiple interruptions
• Knowledge of general office processes

Physical Demands:

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. Verbal and written communciation to present, convey and exchange information and ideas accurately and quickly. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physcial conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions of this position. 

Background Check

The final candidate must pass a criminal history check related to the position.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The K-State Student Union actively seeks candidates whose commitments and contributions will advance the Union’s commitment to the Principles of CommunityPolicy on non-discrimination.

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Summary of Position: Responsible for supporting the operation of the Union’s bowling and recreational facility, to include overseeing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. This position works closely with the Manager/Bowling and Recreation to ensure smooth operations and a positive experience for customers.

Department: Retail Services

Status: Non-exempt, Part-time

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Work Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday; 1-7 pm; events, tournaments, and leagues as necessary

Pay Range: $16.50/hour

Supervised By:  Manager/Bowling & Recreation

Date Position Closes: Apr 23, 2024

Application Requirements: Resume, Union application

Key Functions: 

Bowling and Recreation-Specific
50%: Assist supervisor with the promotion, organization, and scheduling of open and league bowling, tournaments, and special events. Inform league members of requirements. Prepare and distribute announcements of league activities, collect member fees, and distribute tournament prizes. 
Work in coordination with supervisor to inspect alley to ensure equipment is operative, following established safety procedures. Ensure maintenance is performed on all bowling-related equipment. Ensure appropriate and adequate bowling equipment and supplies are available. Address any operational challenges or emergencies that arise during shift, such as equipment malfunctions or customer disputes. Serve as backup to supervisor to teach University for Man (UFM) beginning and intermediate bowling courses throughout the year. 
Support supervisor to ensure appropriate customer usage of billiard tables, video games, cornhole, and associated equipment. Ensure equipment is well maintained and operative. Coordinate party room reservations and activities. 

Departmental Operations
30%: Promote an exceptional customer service experience for all bowling and recreation center patrons. Assist with management of cash register activities to ensure the accuracy of transactions and accountability of funds. Follow documented procedures to perform opening and closing of cash register. 
Maintain complete inventory of bowling and billiard-related accessories/equipment, food and beverage, and other supplies. Order supplies as necessary and within budget. Work in coordination with supervisor to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability through coordination, preparation, and management of annual unit budget. Assist with administrative duties such as maintaining records, preparing reports, and communicating with management, staff, and vendors, as directed.
Research best practices, trends, innovative ideas and marketing of the bowling and recreation center. Coordinate bowling and recreation media exposure and marketing plan by working with the Union marketing department. 
Contribute to hiring, training, supervising, and assessing the performance of bowling and recreation student employees. Develop student work schedules. Support workflow for unit. Research, analyze, and report on special projects as directed. Serve as a member on internal and external committees. Remain current and competent by developing professional contacts with colleagues and seeking out professional development opportunities. Perform other duties as assigned and instructed. 

Food and Beverage-Specific
20%: Ensure compliance with all U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations related to bowling center food and beverage operations, to include Hunt Brothers Pizza. Comply with Kansas Department of Revenue’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations related to the selling of alcohol. Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with established health and safety standards. Monitor food quality. Ensure all food service standards and audits are met. Follow up on inspection findings and implement necessary changes. Identify and resolve potential safety hazards. Assist with the management of food and beverage supplies and complete monthly and year-end inventory reports.

Qualification Requirements:

Education - Minimum 

  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and two or more years of demonstrated experience;
  • Associate’s degree from an accredited institution and one or more years of demonstrated experience

Education – Preferred 

  • Not applicable

Experience - Minimum Demonstrated

  • Understanding of bowling, bowling equipment and facilities, and recreational activities;
  • Familiarity with fiscal management; 
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and web-based communications (ie. Zoom, Skype, and/or Teams); 
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and with a wide variety of projects and competing deadlines;
  • Customer-centric service;  
  • Meet qualifications required by the Liquor Control Act and the Club and Drinking Establishment Act. 

Experience – Preferred Demonstrated

  • Lead or assistant manager-level experience working in to bowling/billiards.
  • Bowling league and tournament organization/coordination experience.
  • Bowling equipment general maintenance and troubleshooting. 
  • Two or more years of accounting experience. 
  • Supervisory experience. 
  • ServSafe certified.

Skills and Abilities

In order to sell, serve or dispense any cereal malt beverage, the Assistant Manager/Bowling and Recreation must be at least 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the United States, and not have been convicted of or released from incarceration, probation or parole for, a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude, drunkenness, DUI, or a violation of the liquor laws of Kansas, any other state, or the United States, as regulated by the Kansas Department of Revenue’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (KSA 41-2701 et seq.). Ability to stand for extended periods of time and move throughout the recreation center. Full range of physical motion and physical agility (ie. bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk and reach overhead) to operate and perform maintenance on bowling equipment and manipulate same. Sight and ability to read printed material with or without vision aids. Verbal and written communication to present, convey and exchange information and ideas accurately and quickly. Physical agility to lift, carry, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Hearing for average or normal conversations and to receive information. Ability to be exposed to noise extremes. The scope of the job requires evening and/or weekend activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions of this position.

Background Check

A background check will be completed as related to the position.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The K-State Student Union actively seeks candidates whose commitments and contributions will advance the Union’s commitment to the Principles of CommunityPolicy on non-discrimination.

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Employment Application

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively seek diverse employees. See the non-discrimination policy at k-state.edu/nondiscrimination. The final, non-student part-time candidate must pass a criminal history check as related to the position.

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