INFORMATION FOR
University Commons Operations Student Staff for the Fall 2024 Semester
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Why you should apply:
Q: When do you hire? A: We hire students for open positions each year, usually in October and April. During our hiring periods, you can find detailed job descriptions and submit your application on the HR Student Jobs website.
Q: What does the hiring process look like? A: All interested individuals should complete the official application, attaching a resume and answering our supplemental application questions. Applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to participate in an interview (virtual or in-person depending on availability). Offer letters will be mailed out and all new employees will be required to complete the mandatory human resources and payroll forms.Attend staff training prior to the first day of classes.
Q: What are you looking for in a candidate? A: We are looking for students who are excited to join a hardworking team and want to contribute their skills and knowledge to make the job atmosphere a better place. We are a close-knit group and we are looking for energetic, outgoing people to join our UC Operations staff family!
During their time with our department, students benefit from many learning opportunities related to teamwork, autonomy, customer service, and responsibility. These learning outcomes enhance the college experience for students. Each semester we highlight and focus on these learning objectives:
Students who are employed by University Commons Operations gather information to solve problems and think critically about issues that arise at work. This includes developing decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.
Students who are employed by University Commons Operations interact with others collaboratively, in a way that demonstrates a respect for diversity and inclusion. Students develop a sense of teamwork with their fellow students.
Students who are employed by University Commons Operations in a management role learn to effectively lead others, serving as role models for the staff they supervise. Guiding them through work tasks, unexpected challenges, and team development, staff members will grow into effective leaders.
Students who are employed by University Commons Operations will learn life skills including time management skills, will develop a strong work ethic— - balancing work and academic responsibilities, and will take responsibility for their own choices and behaviors.
Students who are employed by University Commons Operations foster a customer-oriented service environment by providing exceptional service, anticipating customer needs, and ensuring customers’ needs are met.
Students who are employed by University Commons Operations feel connected to the William Paterson University community by providing integral services to the campus.
Students who are employed by University Commons Operations demonstrate personal responsibility by taking actions to improve their health by accessing and utilizing health resources on campus and the community and identifying appropriate tools to cope with mental health concerns.
The University Commons Operations staff connects with and supports one another as they work together to problem solve, make decisions, and reach a common goal. Understanding each other’s strengths and weaknesses, the University Commons Operations staff make each other stronger through the friendships they develop and the University Commons Operations family they create.
University Commons Operations staff accept and celebrate each other’s similarities and differences. They are active members of the diverse campus community, valuing every community member by fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment and understanding that every individual is their own unique person.
University Commons Operations staff makes every effort to provide services to our customers that are timely, efficient, and go above and beyond expectations.
As the living room of the campus, University Commons Operations staff work to create a warm and welcoming environment for gathering and learning to take place outside of the classroom.
University Commons Operations provides innovative services and solutions that are continuously evolving as changes in technology and campus procedures are made.
University Commons Operations staff provides service with a smile. With the events hosted in the University Commons and services provided they create an engaging, fun atmosphere on campus.
University Commons Operations INFORMATION DESK/ARCADE/OFFICE STAFF ASSISTANT
Administrative:
Under the supervision and training of the Manager of University Commons Operations, coordinates all duties related to the Student Center Information Desk/UC Arcade/Suite 116 Main Office and supports the University’s objectives of promoting campus life.
General Responsibilities:
Responsible for serving as member of the reception staff providing timely, polite and courteous customer service to members of the campus community and visitors to the University.
Specific Responsibilities:
Answers the phone and greets visitors in a polite and courteous manner.
Qualifications:
The Staff Assistant must be a student in good standing at William Paterson University with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who exemplifies maturity, has some experience working in a visible position in a high traffic environment.
For More Information: Contact Kaitlyn Howarth at howarthk1@wpunj.edu.
Thank you for your interest in working for UC Operations. At this time, we are no longer collecting applications.
