Wessman Arena Building Manager

UWSUP University of Wisconsin Superior; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Superior is seeking a Wessman Arena Building Manager, a student hourly position rated at $12/hour with 5–25 hours per week during the academic year.

The role involves supervising Facility Attendants, maintaining arena access, and supporting hockey events and campus activities. Training, event setup, and adherence to policy are required, with a focus on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Current UW‑Superior students encouraged to apply.
• Official pay rate is $12/hour.
• Hours per week: 5-25.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Facility Attendants during daily hours of operation, 7 days a week during the academic year.
• Secure all building entry doors to open and close the Arena for open hours.
• Attend staff trainings and weekly meetings as required.
• Assist with training, supervising, and evaluating Campus Recreation student staff in Arena.
• Assist in event setup, cleanup, and teardown.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for Facility as scheduled.
• Support home games for Men’s and Women’s Yellowjacket hockey events.
• Report employee misconduct, tardiness, or other performance concerns per policy.
• Lead policy enforcement and handle incidents as they occur.
• Act as main contact for large events and outside rentals in absence of staff.
• Assist in setup and operations for Concession events for campus events.
• Responsible for cleaning of front office, weight room, lobby, Yellowjacket room, and concessions rooms.
• Notify authorities and staff of incidents and complete necessary paperwork for records.
• Maintain a positive, customer-service oriented attitude and professional atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job description

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Position Title: Wessman Arena Building Manager

Job Category: Student Hourly

Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

Minimum Qualifications: STUDENT PAYROLL OFFICE USE ONLY

Official Pay Rate: $12/Hour

Hours per week: 5-25

• Supervise Facility Attendants during daily hours of operation, 7 days a week during academic year
• Secure all building entry doors to open and close the Arena for open hours
• Attend staff trainings and weekly meetings as required
• Assist with training, supervising, and evaluating all Campus Recreation student staff in Arena
• Assist professional staff in event set up, clean up, and tear down
• Perform opening and closing procedures for Facility as scheduled
• Support of all home games for Men’s and Women’s Yellowjacket hockey events
• Report employee misconduct, tardiness, or other performance related concerns per the discipline policy
• Lead all policy enforcement and handle all incidents that may occur
• Act as main contact person for large events, outside rentals in absence of professional staff
• Assist in set up and operations for all Concession events to support Athletic events, large group rentals ice and dry floor rentals, and other Campus Recreation events.
• Responsible for cleaning of front office, weight room, lobby, Yellowjacket room, and concessions rooms.
• Notify proper authorities and full-time staff of all incidents, accidents, injuries and emergencies and complete necessary paperwork for record keeping
• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and customer service-oriented attitude and maintain professional atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a). Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

For UW‑Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at 715-394-8114 for a printed copy.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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