Student Union - Shift Supervisor, Red's (part-time /seasonal)

As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si' campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program, and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance, and theatre.
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Position Summary
Red's Shift Supervisor works closely with the student staff to facilitate the nightly operation of Red's Pub. The Red's Shift Supervisor must have working knowledge of, and enforce, all Student Union, University, and State Policies, procedures, and laws. This role will involve significant interaction with all University community members, including students, faculty, staff, and University guests.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise the Nightly operation of Red's Pub.
• Ensure that all Student Union, University, and State policies and procedures are upheld.
• Coordinate the weekly scheduling of Red's Pub staff in conjunction with the Student Union.
• Manage Red's Pub & staff.
• Oversee product and inventory.
• Assist in the coordination of training for all SUM and Pub staff members
• Contribute to the innovation of Pub facilities, operations, and programming
• Promote staff morale and team dynamics
• Assist in the promotion and programming of the Pub
• Properly handle all Money and Sales receipts for the shift.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Possess knowledge of state laws
• Be a responsible and professional individual
• Be positive and resourceful
• Possess strong verbal and writing skills
• Be creative, innovative, and detail-oriented
• Understand what it means to provide quality customer service
• Possess strong managerial skills
• Have previous restaurant experience (preferred but not required)
• Be willing to be a member of an energetic team

Unusual Working Conditions
The Shift Supervisor will work from 4 pm until 12 am, Monday through Thursday, when Red's is open. This is a part-time, seasonal, non-benefit-eligible position.
This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.