Student Health and Wellness Event Lead (Student Wage)
About The Position
About Student Health & Wellness: Student Health & Wellness (SHW) supports the well‑being, academic success, and personal growth of all students through services including Care & Support Services (CASS), Disability Services (SDAC), Medical Services, Mental Health Services (CAPS), and Well‑Being Services. The SHW building also provides reservable spaces and common areas that serve the University community. Position Overview: Event Leads perform all duties of Event Assistants plus enhanced responsibilities in supervision, decision‑making, training, and facility coordination. Event Leads oversee building operations and events, manage facility needs, and act as representatives of both SHW and the University of Virginia. Leadership & Staff Supervision: Serve as the on‑site supervisor for SHW events and daily operations. Positively influence student staff and foster a professional team environment. Provide direction, support, and coaching to student staff. Assist with training, onboarding, and development of new staff. Facilitate and oversee the Information/Welcome Desk. Support team scheduling and assist with shift assignments and coverage. Initiate and delegate projects to support operations. Prepare written reports and detailed entries in the SHW Shift Summary. Event & Facility Operations: Oversee room setups and ensure event specifications are met. Articulate and enforce building and employee policies and procedures. Monitor building activity and address issues promptly. Troubleshoot A/V or event‑related issues and guide staff through solutions. Conduct building checks and report safety/maintenance concerns. Coordinate maintenance of the facility and equipment. Support evening, weekend, outdoor, and late‑night events. Ensure proper storage and inventory of equipment. Perform cleaning and general upkeep as needed. Open and/or close the facility as scheduled. Assist with evacuations during drills, alarms, and emergencies. Stay knowledgeable about updated policies and building procedures.
Requirements
- Ability to perform moderately heavy physical tasks (lifting/moving equipment.)
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support peers.
- Strong communication, professionalism, and problem‑solving skills.
- Current undergrad UVA student.
Nice To Haves
- Prior SHW or event‑operations experience.
- CPR/AED certification.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the on‑site supervisor for SHW events and daily operations.
- Positively influence student staff and foster a professional team environment.
- Provide direction, support, and coaching to student staff.
- Assist with training, onboarding, and development of new staff.
- Facilitate and oversee the Information/Welcome Desk.
- Support team scheduling and assist with shift assignments and coverage.
- Initiate and delegate projects to support operations.
- Prepare written reports and detailed entries in the SHW Shift Summary.
- Oversee room setups and ensure event specifications are met.
- Articulate and enforce building and employee policies and procedures.
- Monitor building activity and address issues promptly.
- Troubleshoot A/V or event‑related issues and guide staff through solutions.
- Conduct building checks and report safety/maintenance concerns.
- Coordinate maintenance of the facility and equipment.
- Support evening, weekend, outdoor, and late‑night events.
- Ensure proper storage and inventory of equipment.
- Perform cleaning and general upkeep as needed.
- Open and/or close the facility as scheduled.
- Assist with evacuations during drills, alarms, and emergencies.
- Stay knowledgeable about updated policies and building procedures.
Benefits
- Leadership and supervisory experience.
- Enhanced communication and team management skills.
- Event operations and logistical coordination.
- Crisis management, decision‑making, and conflict‑resolution experience.
- Professional skills applicable to future careers and internships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
