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Student Unions & Engagement

Student Employment

Student Unions & Engagement provides on-campus job opportunities that allow students to develop professional, interpersonal, and technical skills. By training our employees to provide excellent service to the students, staff, and visitors to the university, we promote leadership and prepare our student employees for successful lives after graduation. We employ approximately 70 students in various positions to provide information, leisure opportunities, and event support for the campus community. Expand the sections below to read position descriptions.

Requirements

  • Full-time undergraduate, graduate, or law school students at William & Mary
  • Good academic standing with the university and must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater during the term of their employment
  • Attend and fully participate in biannual training. Training typically takes place one week before classes begin in August and several days before classes begin in January. Absence from training may be grounds for immediate dismissal.
  • Attend regularly scheduled meetings

Expectations

  • This is a professional work experience. Students and staff will conduct themselves accordingly.
  • Provide friendly and helpful service that reflects positively on Student Unions & Engagement and William & Mary.
  • Report to assigned shifts on time. Staff are responsible for finding coverage if they are unable to attend an assigned shift.
  • Wear uniform while on duty.

Each area has additional specific expectations that will be communicated below and upon hiring.

Position Descriptions

Table outlining various student-staff positions and responsibilities

A/V Technician

A/V Technicians serve as technical assistants for events across campus. Techs set up and run lighting and sound equipment for larger events, and assist with event logistics and facility management at Briggs Amphitheatre. Prior experience is not required, but can be beneficial. A valid driver's license with 2+ years of driving experience is required.

  • Work with theatrical groups and performers to determine A/V needs
  • Troubleshoot technical problems
  • Operate and set up basic audio-visual equipment for events and conferences
  • Ensure security of all A/V equipment
  • Assume "on-call" responsibility several weekends per year

Professional Staff Supervisor: Jeff Herrick

Building Manager

Building Managers oversee daily building operations in the Sadler Center and Daily Grind, including opening and closing of the buildings, staffing the Sadler Information Desk, assisting with A/V and furniture set-ups for events held in the buildings. Prior work experience with Student Unions & Engagement is preferred. Ability to life 25lbs repeatedly and 10lbs overhead is required.

  • Ensure all physical arrangements in the building are correct for the present and following shifts
  • Conduct routine rounds of the buildings, checking for damages, vandalism, or problem situations and making proper reports
  • Close and lock the buildings at night, securing all doors, locks, windows, and activating the alarm system
  • Staff the Sadler Information Desk, answering and problem-solving questions from students, event hosts, and visitors
  • Serve as a resource to all student organizations and staff, provide keys to their offices and assist them as necessary
  • Maintain a close working relationship with SUE professional staff and keep them informed of situations that require attention
  • Assist with set-up, operation, and return of audio/visual equipment

  • Assist with event set-ups and tear-downs

  • Maintain a reasonable level of decorum in the building through cooperation with WMPD, private security, and staff

Professional Staff Supervisor: Chandler Agett

Event Assistant

Event Assistants work as a team in conjunction with the Building Managers to ensure events run smoothly. They are responsible for set-up and tear-down, as well as serve as technical assistants for events occurring in the Sadler Center and Daily Grind. Prior experience is not required, but can be beneficial.

  • Provide support during major events, ensuring quality customer service and smooth event operations
  • Set up and run sound and light for events in Sadler
  • Assist with furniture set-up and tear-down for events
  • Troubleshoot technical problems in the ballrooms, auditorium, and conference rooms
  • Operate and set-up basic audio/visual equipment for events and conferences
  • Enforce building policies to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all
  • Work with theatrical groups and performers to determine A/V needs

Professional Staff Supervisor: Kristina James

Union Central Desk Attendant

Union Central Desk Attendants check out and maintain equipment in the games area on the first floor of Sadler. They also assist in planning and staffing gaming tournaments, such as pool tournaments and weekly Thursday Night Trivia.

  • Oversee the Union Central Games Room and surrounding lounge area, ensuring responsible use of equipment and space
  • Provide friendly and helpful customer service, often related to navigating the building or campus
  • Maintain log of equipment check-out and game rentals
  • Provide equipment maintenance and gaming console troubleshooting
  • Plan and execute events in the Games Room and adjacent Lodge 1
  • Perform tasks as assigned by the professional staff and Area Supervisor

Professional Staff Supervisor: Jenna Venable

Area Supervisor

Area Supervisors are student supervisors within each functional area listed above. They manage the student-staff within their area under the guidance of a professional staff member. Area Supervisors are hired for one-year terms but have the option to reapply for the following year. This position is open to internal candidates only. 

  • Participate in the hiring process
  • Student student-staff shifts within their functional area
  • Work with professional staff to plan winter, fall, and ongoing training
  • Conduct new employee training for their area in conjunction with their professional staff supervisor
  • Communicate with student-staff within their area about updates, changes, issues, etc.
  • Meet regularly with Area Supervisors
  • Work regular shifts within their functional area

Required Qualifications:

  • Must have been employed in functional area for at least one full semester
  • Must be fully competent in functional area
  • Minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
  • No current honor code violations resulting in probation
  • Must be able to attend August and January training (cannot have conflicts due to RA training, Orientation, travel, etc.)

Selection Process

Student-staff selection is a two-part process comprised of an application and interview.

  1. Applications open in March for the upcoming academic year. We review each application thoroughly to determine eligibility, employment preference, work history and previous experience, and compatibility with SUE's employment program goals.
  2. Interview with an SUE staff member. Based on applications, we will select individuals to attend an interview with an SUE professional and/or student-staff member. This allows us to become better acquainted with the applicants and make final employment decisions.

Questions about student employment? Email [[sueevents, SUE Events]].