UConn Careers

JOB SUMMARY

UConn Recreation is the place “Where the Student Body Develops.” Our department mission, to promote human connection and enrich the well-being of our community through physical activity, is achieved by providing premier facilities, innovative programs, and excellent service, all led by a talented team of professionals and students. UConn Recreation is a leader within the Division of Student Life and Enrollment promoting the well-being of an active community, and with over 800,000 annual participations, has a significant impact on enhancing overall student wellness and success.

UConn is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast and among the best in the nation.  With a beautiful rural campus located in Storrs, CT, UConn has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,800 and with over 70% living on-campus, is a vibrant, diverse, and thriving educational community. 

Under the general supervision of the Senior Associate Director, the Student Employment Manager implements the department student human resource program for UConn Recreation. This program includes the recruitment and retention of student personnel, bi-weekly payroll compliance, employee training and education, workplace policy, employee workflow and data base management, and performance review.  The position provides essential support by promoting a welcoming and inclusive organizational culture centered on providing student employees with intentional workplace development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly implements the departmental student employment human resources program
• Responsible for student employee recruitment, ensuring required personnel levels for all departmental units 
• Manages and implements periodic departmental recruitment initiatives, including the scheduling and supervision of the hiring team (10+ students), review of job applications, intake interviews, and coordinating with UConn Rec Professional Staff to schedule unit interviews.
• Collect and catalogue student applications for departmental positions; communicate with applicants regarding application status.
• Assist Senior Associate with the development of centralized onboarding materials for all new student employees. Train materials to new employees as required. Revise and update annually to ensure effectiveness and accuracy.
•  Maintain online employee training environment. Assign students employees centralized and job specific training materials and verify completion of training assignments.
• Manage bi-weekly student employee payroll and time-keeping approval.
• Maintain an informational database on all student employees and provide timely and accurate reports when requested. Assist Senior Associate with ongoing human resource reporting.
• Process payroll for new employees, ensuring compliance and accuracy, and coordinating with personnel from university payroll department to solve discrepancies.
• Coordinate annual student performance appraisals.
• Maintain staff uniform inventory ensuring timely delivery of materials to student employees
• Assist Senior Associate Director with development and coordination of periodic staff appreciation and incentive initiatives.
• Additional related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience, Bachelor's degree and up to one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Experience working with diverse populations.
3. Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary for effective work relationships.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
2. Demonstrated experience working in student services.
3. Demonstrated experience in the customer service industry.
4. Previous experience managing human resource outcomes including employee recruitment, hiring, or training.
5. Demonstrated experience with public speaking, presentation or group facilitation.
6. Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
7. Proficient with software applications related to department operations (e.g., Fusion, Connect2Concepts, SubItUp, Core-CT, Huskytime, Husky-CT).

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time permanent, 12-month position, including nights, weekends, and 2nd shift work. Additionally, the role requires the ability to repeatedly lift up to 30 pounds and perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting as part of daily work assignments.

The University offers outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498880 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on April 15, 2025. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.