Student - Events Assistant

Description

The Student Campus Events Assistant supports the University Advancement Office by assisting with campus events and providing administrative support. This position requires flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to work independently and as part of a team. Approximately 75% of the position involves event setup, teardown, and on-site event support, while the remaining 25% consists of administrative tasks completed during regular business hours.

Responsibilities:

Event Setup & Support

• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, linens, signage, décor, and event equipment.
• Arrange event spaces according to event needs and ensure spaces are clean, organized, and guest-ready.
• Transport event supplies between storage and event locations.

Event Assistance

• Serve as an on-site representative for the Advancement Office during campus and external events.
• Greet vendors and guests and assist with event-related questions or needs.
• Help monitor event spaces and communicate any issues to the Events Coordinator.

Administrative & Advancement Support

• Assist with data entry, filing, mailings, and other office tasks.
• Support alumni and advancement events through preparation, decorating, auction support, and day-of logistics.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be a current Newman University student enrolled full-time
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service oriented/client focus a must
• Self-motivated
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Number of hours per week: 10 hours per week
Days and Times needed:  Varies: Days, evenings, weekends depending on event schedule and needs in Advancement Office.
Rate of pay:  $10.00