Student Employees for Guest Services
Description:
Student Employees for Guest Services
Job no: 520324
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Student Employees for Guest Services
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality
Job Summary
Guest Service employees will perform functions in the Bone Student Center around operations, ushering, and security services. This position is critical in providing our campus community and guests with exceptional customer service, offering relevant information, directions, resource materials, and a safe environment to enjoy the activities located in the Bone Student Center. Student employees will assist in monitoring activity throughout the building and surrounding areas, enforcing building/ University guidelines, and reporting any issues to the appropriate staff. Lifting between 20 and 40 lbs may be required.
Applicants must be able to start this summer to be considered.
Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is committed to providing an outstanding dining experience for students, faculty, staff and guests in all of our locations.
The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food, and superior service, by trained and caring student and professional staff. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members while we foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.
Upon completion and processing of this application, approved applicants will be emailed a link to choose from several different opportunities and environments within Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality.
Additional Information
Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.
Pay Rate
$15.25/hour
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude while working as a team player and placing clients as a top priority.
- Maintain uniform and nametag while on duty.
- Must be mature, dependable, able to function calmly under pressure, have the ability to make sound and independent decisions.
- Multi-tasking abilities, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work weekend and evening hours during the academic year and summer and/or holiday availability is desired.
- Ability to set up event rooms as directed ensuring cleanliness and proper equipment.
- Assist the public during events taking tickets, passing out programs and finding their seats.
- Secure entrances/exits, complete bag checks, operate detecting devices and check IDs.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Work Hours
Varies based on building operations and event needs.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Move furniture and lift heavy objects, occasionally up to 60 lbs.
- Repeatedly, bend/kneel/stoop as needed
- Stand for long periods of time
- Climb stairs
- Spend many hours on your feet
- Effectivley communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
June 2025
Optional Applicant Documents
Fall 2025 Class Schedule
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Contact Information for Applicants
Christy Moss
Central Hiring Office
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.
International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at .
Application Opened: 05/16/2025 02:15 PM CST
Application Closes: 05/26/2025 11:55 PM CST
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Student Employees for Guest Services
Opened
05/16/2025
Closes
05/26/2025
Department
Event Management, Dining and Hospitality
The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is the largest student employer at Illinois State University. We provide the campus community and guests with high-quality and professional event services and dining experiences in a variety of settings dedicated to enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community.
Current Opportunities
Student Employees for Guest Services
Opened
05/16/2025
Closes
05/26/2025
Department
Event Management, Dining and Hospitality
The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is the largest student employer at Illinois State University. We provide the campus community and guests with high-quality and professional event services and dining experiences in a variety of settings dedicated to enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community.