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General Event Staff

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Position Title
General Event Staff

Position Number
Z90095

Position Status
Part-Time

Regular Work Hours
Irregular, as needed for sporting events.
Evenings & weekends

Location
Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Description

University Overview

Position Specific Responsibilities
Want to be involved with Shocker nation & the amazing sporting events that happen? Get an insider glimpse of all the behind the scenes efforts that occur to pull these off & make sure it is a memorable event for all involved or spectating! Join our crew of seasonal workers that assist patrons with everything at the events. We need outgoing, helpful & service-oriented people to make the magic happen. Your awareness of situations & surroundings help you stay on top of everything while your desire to have fun while helping others will make you perfect to be a part of our team that supports our athletics teams showcase their talents.

This is a temporary position for sporting events, to be present before, during & after various events.

Summary of Responsibilities
To provide customer service, assistance with parking and security related issues at WSU sporting events. Interact with customers/attendees, other event staff team members and administration as needed. Ensure a safe and fun event for all in attendance.

Essential Functions
  • Greet, usher, direct, usher and assist customers with needs, directions and accommodations.
  • Monitor interactions between customers & team members.
  • Manage vehicle movements and ensure safe traffic flows.
  • Maintain open and smooth access points and entry to building/lots.
  • Screening guests and belongings for safe entry to premises.
  • Handle and respond to customer complaints or issues.
  • Work with event staff team members for assigned shifts, guidance and expectations of events each time.

Commitment
Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Requirements

Minimum Education

Preferred Education

Minimum Experience
Must be at least 18 of age.

Preferred Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to handle customer needs or assist through use of resources & in the moment problem solving.
  • Knowledge of appropriate cash handling and basic math skills.
  • Ability to assist with mis-understandings including frustrated or disgruntled customers.
  • Familiar with all basic driving and parking laws.
  • Comfortable with aiding individuals with physical & mental disabilities.
  • Ability to be exposed to seasonal elements for extended periods of time.

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations
None

Sponsorship
No, due to budget constraints, the University will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position.

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Additional Information

Special Instructions
Applications being accepted through mid-June before interviews will be set up.

Department Information

Department
8068-Charles Koch Arena

Salary Information

Pay Information
$11-15/hr (depending on assignment)

Overtime Eligibility
Yes

Eligible for Shift Differential?
No

Benefits Eligible?
No

Benefit Information

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

Posting Date
04/24/2023

Closing Date

Proposed Start Date

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position. Frequently 60-90%
  • Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Frequently 60-90%
  • Ability to position self to clean designated areas, equipment and items. This includes but is not limited to the ability to clean in confined, elevated, and loud noise spaces. Frequently 60-90%
  • Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Frequently 60-90%
  • Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and across external environments. Frequently 60%-90%
  • Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Frequently 60%-90%


Physical Weight Category
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Demands

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Vision To be one of the nation’s premier urban public research universities, known for providing impactful applied learning experiences and driving prosperity for the people and communities we serve. Mission The mission of Wichita State Universit...

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