Student - Events Assistant

The Student Campus Events Assistant supports the University Advancement Office by assisting with campus events and providing administrative support. The role involves event setup, teardown, and on-site event support, as well as administrative tasks during regular business hours. The assistant serves as an on-site representative, greets vendors and guests, and helps monitor event spaces.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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