College Union Student Employee Info

Employment Opportunities in the College Union

The following employment opportunities exist in the College Union. Positions are generally funded through the College Work Study Program via their on-line job board during the summer months. All employees will be assigned a weekday shift as well as rotation every fourth weekend in any of the service areas in the Department of Student Life.  Temporary Service funds may also be used if more students are needed. Please come to College Union Room 321 or call 5851 to see if any Temp Service positions are available.

Manager Assistants/Office Employees

MAs/Office Assistants assure that rooms are open for use by those who have reserved them, assist with some A / V equipment, make sure public areas of the building are neat. MAs provide information for people in the building and make periodic rounds for security and communication purposes with other employees.  Employees are responsible for assisting customers, office tasks and being knowledgeable regarding the services that the Department of Student Life offers.  Employees should expect to work a combination of days, evenings and weekends. Weekend work shifts are rotated so students do not work each weekend.

Corner Pocket Employees

The Corner Pocket recreation area is open each day, so approximately 13-14 students work in this area. Employees are responsible for signing out equipment, and general maintenance of the recreation area. They must be knowledgeable of programs and tournaments offered, and responsible for the operation of the sound system. Employees should expect to work a combination of days, evenings and weekends. Weekend work shifts are rotated so students do not work each weekend.

Concierge Desk Employees

The Concierge Desk is opened every day when staffing is available. The employee on duty is responsible for receptionist duty for the Department of Student Life, student organization key sign out, Painted Wall and Black Sandwich Board equipment as well as SA Sports Equipment, directions to areas inside the Union, and information regarding student events and activities taking place in the Union.   Employees should expect to work a combination of days, evenings and weekends. Weekend work shifts are rotated so students do not work each weekend.

Union Managers

The Department of Student Life employs seven Union Managers. Managers are the liaison between the student employees and Professional staff. They are students responsible for weekend and evening supervision of the College Union. They assist in employee orientation, training and scheduling of employees working in the areas. In addition they assist with employee programs and general building operations. They will also supervise/assist setups and strikes for events being held in the College Union. 

Financial Assistant

This is the student employee who is responsible for the accounting of usage from the Corner Pocket.

Geneseo Late Knight Employees

Responsible for performing Corner Pocket and Manager Assistant tasks during Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30pm-1am (sometimes special events will require earlier times.) Employees will assist with the set-up, supervision, and clean up of GLK events.