Department Summary:
University Unions (UU) drives community building and belonging through the integration of its three student unions (Michigan Union, Michigan League, Pierpont Commons), Center for Campus Involvement, Campus Information, academic meeting and dining facility (Palmer Commons), and close partnership with Conference & Event Services and Michigan Dining to provide student-focused and customer-oriented service to the campus community. Total budget volume for University Unions approximated $20 million. University Unions directly employs over 50 regular staff and 250 student staff.
Position Summary:
As the Meetings and Special Events Assistant you will work within the UU Operations team and report to the Manager of Event Operations. You will help maintain operational excellence in all aspects of our guest services, event set up and audio-visual equipment. You will establish a positive working environment with our guests and resident departments and act as a liaison with other vendors or UM departments. Additionally, you will assist with the hiring and supervising of our student staff and help develop and work within the approved budget for temporary labor, small equipment and other purchases related to the audiovisual budget.