Student Labor Crew - Endeavor Games

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional university is seeking student employees for a labor position to assist with the Endeavor Games. This role involves heavy, physical tasks, including event setup and breakdown at various locations. Candidates must be enrolled half-time or the required minimum hours during summer semesters. Strong communication skills and detail orientation are essential. This position offers up to 35 hours per week during the event period from June 2nd to June 10th, 2025.

Qualifications

• All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• International students must be enrolled full-time.

Responsibilities

• Assist Endeavor Games Staff with event facilitation.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks during events.
• Fulfill duties assigned by Wellness Center Staff.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Duties may include other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Detail oriented

Sensitivity of intercultural communication

Good interpersonal skills

Job description

Position Overview

This is a regular student labor position which requires heavy, physical and/or manual labor. This position may require moving furniture and/or equipment, working outside on grounds, and/or helping with preventative maintenance. Students will assist in the set-up, breakdown, and daily operations of all Endeavor Games events, and will work with crew staff to facilitate the event at multiple campus and non-campus locations.

Hours per Week

Up to 35 hours per week for pre-event setup, event operations, and post event breakdown. The dates of employment will be approximately June 2nd – June 10th, 2025.

Department Specific Job Functions

• Responsible for assisting Endeavor Games Staff with pre and post event facilitation.
• Assist in event regular hourly maintenance to include but not limited to filling water jugs, moving event apparatus, and providing direct event support as needed.
• Perform duties as assigned by Wellness Center Staff.
• Occasionally, as directed by supervisor, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Have sensitivity of intercultural communication, and good interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.