Student Employment at Sykes

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Welcome! Thank you for expressing your interest in applying for employment in Sykes Student Union. On this page you will find information about working in Sykes such as the application, requirements, schedule, guidelines, and more.

The union on any campus is often referred to as the "living room" of that campus. A place within the university "home" where the university "family" can gather to enjoy a wide variety of programs and services. The union serves as the campus community center whose mission is to provide an atmosphere whereby students, faculty, staff and guests can gather to participate in out of classroom experiences. These experiences may be through cultural, recreational, educational, and/or social programs and activities. Sykes Union is that center at West Chester University.

Students employed in Sykes Union are looked upon as a team whose goal is to serve the campus and the community, ensuring that the mission stated above is fulfilled. Each employee, though working in different areas, is essential to the overall operation of the building.

Qualifications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable, dependable, responsible and confident
• Demonstrated ability to work with groups of diverse individuals
• Ability to work without supervision
• Dedication to working as a team player
• Ability to work weekend shifts (not every weekend).
• Sincerity - In all positions it is our intent to communicate a helping and caring image to the users of Sykes Union

Conditions of Employment
• Maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average
• Provide high quality work for all clients
• Be fully present at all training sessions
• Comply with all aspects of the University Student Code of Conduct
• Maintain the highest ethical and professional conduct at all times

As an employee of Sykes Student Union, you are a representative of the University and have a great deal of influence of on how the University is perceived. For this reason, a Sykes Union Associate is more than a job.

Selection Process
Those who possess a sincere interest in being an employee of Sykes Student Union should follow the process outlined below.
Step 1
• Complete an official application and submit it to the Sykes Information Desk.
Step 2
• The applications will be reviewed and if selected you will be contacted to participate in the interview process.
Step 3
• Position offers will be given in writing

Position Descriptions
- Union Associate
Students applying for Union Associate will be trained and experience all the areas below. Minimum 2.25 GPA $6.00 per hour

Duplicating Center Attendant: The Duplicating Attendant is employed to provide quality copying and duplicating services in a timely and friendly manner. Knowledge of and experience in using a cash register and/or copy machine desirable. The Duplicating Center Attendant also sells candy and balloons.

Fitness Center Desk Attendant: The Fitness Center Desk Attendant is responsible for the following: serving as a general receptionist, basic clerical tasks, checking valid WCU ID's, keeping accurate records on clientele usage.

Information Center Attendant: The Info Desk Attendant is employed to provide clear and concise information, via the phone or in person, about the Union, the University and/or the community. Responsibilities also include the distribution of student office keys, monitoring the lost and found, approving bulletin board postings and monitoring the lobby and vending sales area.

- Management Positions
Minimum GPA is 2.50

Student Director: The Sykes Union Student Director is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Sykes on weekday evenings, weekends and other times when called upon by the Director of Sykes Union. The Student Director acts as an extension of the central building administrative staff. As such, the SD is fully charged and authorized to run the facility. The SD also acts as a supervisor to the other Sykes Union employees listed above. The starting wage is $8 per hour

Fitness Center Coordinator: The West Chester University, Sykes Union Fitness Center Coordinator is employed to provide expertise in the areas of physical fitness, weight training, wellness, and nutrition. These individuals are graduate students in the department of Kinesiology. Starting Wage is $10 per hour.

- Other Positions
Minimum GPA is 2.50

Fitness Center Floor Monitor: The Fitness Center Floor Monitor is responsible for the following: instructing and assisting the clientele of the Center in the use of the weight equipment and exercise machines, overall monitoring of the activities of the Center, and equipment maintenance and light cleaning of the Center. Qualifications include current certification in CPR and Basic First Aid. Starting wage for Monitors is $6.25 per hour. Applications are available in the Fitness Center.

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