Definition and Purpose 

Under the supervision of the Coordinator I–ASI Events, the student manager for ASI Events is responsible for managing the ASI Events Student Assistants. This position works closely with the University Union leadership team. This position requires effective communication with staff and participants regarding programs, services, policies, and emergency response. 

ASI is committed to supporting the aspirations of the University Learning Objectives. Our employees are expected to make reasoned decisions based on ethics, respect for diversity, and an awareness of issues of sustainability. Additionally, they will work productively as individuals and in groups while communicating effectively. 

This position is based at the Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA. 

Requirements

Educational Requirements and Qualifying Experience 

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units. Graduate students must carry 4 units. 
• Exhibit a developed sense of critical thinking, conflict management and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Ability to stay focused while working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. 
• Ability to work cooperatively with others or independently, as the situation requires. 
• Ability to empathize and connect with others in an appropriate manner. 
• Ability to handle confidential information according to ASI policies and procedures. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Confidence to take risks and explore new ideas. 
• Display a high level of attention to detail. 
• Experience in developing and conducting assessments, reporting, and analyzing results. 
• Confidence to supervise peers. 
• Knowledge of Windows based computer systems (Microsoft Office). 
• Awareness of safety and risk-management procedures. 
• Must hold a CA Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to ASI’s insurance underwriters.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds, specific needs, or limitations. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Supervise, schedule, and manage daily operations for student employees. 
• Train employees in essential duties, customer service and risk management. 
• Initiate and/or manage staff coaching, discipline and feedback for staff area. 
• Participate in leadership development training with immediate supervisor and student manager leadership team. 
• Complete weekly administrative duties, including but not limited to service requests, developing agendas, and conducting regular staff meetings. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Abide by and enforce all ASI and campus security regulations regarding confidential and private information. 
• Effectively manage applicable internal and external communication outlets. 
• Ensure all area manuals, procedures and resources are accurate and easily available to staff. 
• Display awareness of all ASI and staff area policies; enforce policies as necessary. 
• Maintain the integrity of the ASI philosophy and brand. 
• Produce regular reports, reviews, and assessments of staff area. 
• Exhibit punctuality and dependability by maintaining a consistent work schedule. 
• Serve as an information source of Recreational Sports and ASI programs and services. 
• Maintain professionalism in the workplace including but not limited to attire, behavior, and language. 
• Maintain familiarity with emergency response protocol. 
• Attend all meetings, workshops, and retreats. 
• Provide quality customer service to all staff and customers. 
• Maintain a positive work environment through interaction with staff, peers, and superiors. 
• Demonstrate understanding of effective and efficient resource management.
• Demonstrate understanding and competency of specific technological resources used by staff area. 
• Awareness and management of all campus safety protocols for on-campus events. 
• Familiarity and management knowledge of Zoom, Zoom Webinar, and any other virtual event platform including production aspects of virtual events. 

Specific Requirements 

• Knowledge of event planning, logistics and execution. 
• Responsible for ensuring that event processes and procedures are being adhered to including, but not limited to payment, contracting, production schedules, budget tracking, and internal communication. 
• Collect student interest and event desires through assessment. 
• Assess overall event operation and make changes to processes as necessary. 
• Professional writing (memos, proposals, requests, disciplinary letters, agendas, reports). 
• Collaboration, building relationships. 
• Knowledge of trends in University events programming. 
• Approve marketing materials. 
• Responsible for the coordination, schedules, and duties of the ASI Events Student Assistants.  
• Organize and conduct scheduled ASI Event Staff meetings. 
• Provide ongoing evaluation and feedback of ASI Events Student Assistants. 
• Organize and schedule additional ASI student staff during large scale events. 
• Make disciplinary recommendations to the ASI Program Coordinator. 
• Inventory/determine equipment purchasing needs.
• Develop systems/policy manual. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities 

• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in ASI policy as a condition of their employment. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Period of Employment 

Employment with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and ASI may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause. 

Background Check 

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. ASI will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current ASI employee who was conditionally offered the position. 

Benefits

Compensation and Hours 

• Hourly Pay Rate: $18.90 per hour 
• Hourly Pay Range: $18.90 per hour - $18.90 per hour 
• Maximum 20 hours per week while attending academic classes.  

Student Manager Job Requirements:

• Position may require working late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to work throughout summer 2027
• Must be able to work throughout the 2027-28 academic year 

Location: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Date revised: 1/16/2026