Sykes Student Union

West Chester University

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Student Employment

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.

 

Pre-Application Video

 

Current Positions

We are taking applications for employment with Sykes Union for positions at the information desk, copy center as well as student director and event staff positions. Please be sure to view the Pre-Application video & job descriptions prior to applying for any positions. Email Caitlin at CM629354@wcupa.edu with any questions.

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Qualification and Conditions

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

  • 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
  • Successful completion of the Pre-Employment Background Check.
  • 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: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the Pre-Employment Background Check and WCU campus judicial history.
    Step 4: Position offers will be given in writing.

    Please Note: that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the Pre-Employment Background Check.