The University of Alabama Student Center employs many student staff, and it is a great place to work. The following are brief descriptions of the student jobs at the student center:
Building Manager:
- provides overall assistance to The University of Alabama Student Center and its customers while providing the best service possible
- aid in the processing and proper filing of all paperwork and other office duties essential to the department functions
- assists in the management of day-to-day operations and events on Ferguson grounds
- has a thorough understanding and knowledge of The University of Alabama Student Center programs/events, the role it plays at the University and the services it provides.
- responsible for opening and closing the building
- supervises other student positions
Conference Coordinator:
- responsible for completing the majority of the building and event set-ups and breakdowns, including moving furniture, furniture carts, stage pieces, audio-visual equipment and more
- serves as Information Desk Attendants which include responsibilities for the daily operation of the information desk including a good working knowledge of current and upcoming events.
- collects lost and found items, provide campus directions, and welcome guests to the Ferguson Student Center
- upholds strong customer service standards for dress, greetings, phone calls, and expedient customer response
- supports emergency response processes as needed by the building manager
Event Assistant:
- provides reception and assistance to the Reservations Office, including managing phone calls and emails
- processes reservation requests, requiring in-depth training of online event management system
- assist students and campus partners with planning of meetings and events when needed
- utilizes event planning software to create unique diagrams of event spaces
- upholds strong customer service standards for dress, greetings, phone calls, and expedient customer response
- assists with special events as needed
Technical Service Assistant:
- responsible for providing and maintaining hardware and software support for The University of Alabama Student Center administrative staff and event equipment reserved through the Ferguson Center Reservations Office
- troubleshoots hardware/software issues related to The University of Alabama Student Center audio visual equipment
- sets, manages and breaks down event audiovisual equipment (e.g. projectors, sound systems, mobile AV carts, microphones, etc.) reserved through the Student Center
- available for technical assistance to Student Center staff
- provides in-person, continued assistance for presentations and performances requiring technology in large event spaces
- assist with special events and coverage as needed
