Work Study - Campus Recreation, Business Office Student Staff

Job Description

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Job Title: Business Office Student Staff

Department Information: Campus Recreation serves students, faculty/staff, and others associated with the University of Wyoming.

Job Location: Campus Recreation Facilities

Pay Rate or Range: $14/hour

Job Purpose:

The Campus Recreation Business Office Student Staff are the first people patrons see when they enter the gym. This position is customer service centric, being the first line of departmental contact for all patrons entering and using Half Acre Gym. This position manages sales, answers questions - in-person and via phone, as well as monitors and enforces facility access.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome every person that enters Half Acre Gymnasium
• Process daily sales made with credit cards, cash, and check
• Oversee facility access to ensure only allowable people are allowed to use the gym
• Manage the front desk phone and be able to answer and/or direct calls throughout the gym
• Track and manage lost-and-found items
• Help open and close the front desk station of the gym
• Answer questions and direct patrons to resources and departments as able

Scheduling Requirements

• Ability to begin working in August 2026
• Ability to work 2-3 weekend shifts per month
• Able to work for at least two full semesters

Supplemental Functions:

• Additional projects as assigned

Competencies:

• Customer Service
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving

Minimum Qualifications:

Current UWYO Student

Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous Customer Service Experience
• Previous Point of Sale Experience

Educational Benefits Applicable to Careers:

• Experience working independently and with a team
• Customer Service Skill enhancement
• Learning business practices related to Point of Sale

Required Application Materials:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.

Work Location:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

Hiring Statement/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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