Student Union - Shift Supervisor, Red's

Sacred Heart University is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the United States. Located primarily on its Fairfield, Connecticut campus, SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across nine distinct colleges and schools. These range from the College of Arts & Sciences to the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. With nearly 10,000 students, the university also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers numerous online learning opportunities. Sacred Heart University stands out in the landscape of Catholic higher education by being led principally by the laity and embracing both rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts while fostering forward thinkers who seek to enact meaningful change in their communities, professions, and personal lives. Recognized by The Princeton Review in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition, SHU is also home to an award-winning NPR affiliate, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program, and an outstanding performing arts ensemble including choir, band, dance, and theater. The university is committed to diversity and inclusion, creating an environment that respects differences and maximizes the potential of its faculty and staff.

The Red’s Shift Supervisor position at Sacred Heart University is a critical role responsible for overseeing the nightly operations of Red’s Pub, a vibrant student union facility. This role demands an individual who is knowledgeable about and committed to adhering to Student Union policies, university guidelines, and state laws as they apply to the facility’s operation. The Shift Supervisor works with student staff to ensure a smooth and compliant service environment, promoting a positive atmosphere for students, faculty, staff, and guests. Key responsibilities include supervising the pub’s operation, scheduling, managing inventory and product control, training personnel, and handling financial transactions. The role also emphasizes innovation and enhancement of pub facilities, as well as staff morale and programming participation. The position requires someone who is professional, responsible, positive, and resourceful, with strong communication and managerial skills. While prior restaurant experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. The work schedule is weekday evenings from 4 pm to 12 am, providing the incumbent with a focused timeframe to contribute to this dynamic social hub. Overall, this role combines leadership, compliance, customer service, and operations management to support a vital component of campus life at Sacred Heart University.