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Student Unions & Activities employs over 200 students in various paid positions, from administration and operations, to event services, retail, event planning, student group services, marketing and design.
Career Readiness & Development
SUA student employees participate in a comprehensive student employee development program that utilizes the Office for Student Affairs’ seven student development outcomes. Through workshops, reflection, and assessment of goals and outcomes, student employees develop and refine skills and characteristics that prepare them for a career after graduation.
Administration
Work behind-the-scenes to assist in onboarding, orientation, run the SUA cash offices and other administrative duties to meet the daily needs of the organization and keep it running smoothly.
Retail
Support our retail operations with stellar customer service, inventory management, product research and promotions. Looking for growth opportunities? Work your way up to become a student manager that leads a team of retail associates!
Student Activities
Make your event dreams come to life as a student event planner, develop relationships & partners inside & outside the University, lead programming, training, and webinars, support student government and student groups, and more!
Facilities & Operations
Event Services
You’ll make sure events run smoothly, from reservations to event set up and tear down, audio / visual / technical support, to maintenance and upkeep. These roles are critical to customer service & satisfaction!
Building Services
Whether you love face-to-face customer service or working behind-the-scenes, we have a variety of roles that support our welcome desk, art galleries, student resource center, building maintenance, and more.
Marketing
Help tell our SUA story through a variety of marketing & communications initiatives, including advertising and promotions, branding, social media, outreach and engagement. Get creative as a writer, photographer, videographer, or designer, or put your analytical skills to the test with audience research, digital analytics & campaign optimization.
Student Recognition
We are proud to work with so many talented and dedicated student employees who continuously demonstrate exceptional commitment and creativity in their roles. Not only does their hard work and innovation make our programs and services successful, but they also enrich our organization’s culture and are a pleasure to work with. To honor their remarkable achievements, we award the Ben Van Handel Student Employee Outstanding Service Award to a selection of student employees each year. Through this award, we aim to acknowledge exceptional students and their invaluable contributions and hope to inspire others to strive for excellence as well.
Ben Van Handel Student Employee Outstanding Service Award
The Ben Van Handel Student Employee Outstanding Service Award awards scholarships to SUA student employees who:
- Demonstrate exemplary work performance
- Are positive role models
- Show outstanding achievement in customer service, leadership, teamwork, mentorship or innovation
The award was renamed after Ben Van Handel, a student employee with an exceptional attitude and dedication to customer service who tragically passed away in April 2011. Student Unions & Activities recognizes Ben's contributions as an exemplary employee, supervisor, leader, and team member with this award in his memory.