Building Operations Student Assistant

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Building Management - Student Assistant to support the DLWC operations on the Athens campus. The role focuses on front-line customer service, space management, and safety, reporting to the Building Manager.

You must be a current UGA student and available for varied shifts, including evenings and weekends. Compensation is $12.50 per hour with part-time scheduling (FTE 0.47).

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a University of Georgia student and maintain eligibility for student employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide professional, courteous, and responsive customer service.
• Work independently on assigned responsibilities while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable applications and electronic communication systems.
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and positive attitude in a highly visible, student and University-facing environment.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Work assigned shifts and maintain a reliable schedule.
• Availability for evening, weekend, special-event, or University-break assignments may be required based on operational needs.
• Must successfully complete all required University and Dining Services training applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, welcoming, and responsive customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and other users of the Dining, Learning and Well-being Center (DLWC).
• Assist students with general questions about building hours, locations, services, shared spaces, and University resources, referring questions to the appropriate staff member when needed.
• Help students navigate and appropriately use study areas, meeting rooms, collaborative spaces, and other shared areas.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment throughout the DLWC.
• Communicate student questions, concerns, and feedback to the Building Manager or appropriate staff member.
• Building & Space Support: Assist with routine opening, closing, and operational tasks as assigned.
• Conduct basic walkthroughs of designated areas and report concerns related to cleanliness, safety, furnishings, equipment, restrooms, lighting, or general building conditions.
• Assist with preparing shared spaces for meetings, events, and other activities, including basic furniture arrangements and signage.
• Help ensure shared spaces are organized, accessible, and ready for student use.
• Report maintenance or facility concerns to the Building Manager or appropriate staff member.
• Safety & Building Awareness: Follow established procedures related to building access, safety, security, and emergency situations.
• Report unsafe conditions, security concerns, damaged equipment, or other building issues promptly to the Building Manager or appropriate University personnel.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Professionalism

Punctuality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Building Management - Student Assistant to support the DLWC operations on the Athens campus. The role focuses on front-line customer service, space management, and safety, reporting to the Building Manager.

You must be a current UGA student and available for varied shifts, including evenings and weekends. Compensation is $12.50 per hour with part-time scheduling (FTE 0.47).