Academic Ceremonies Usher (Convocation 2026)

Student Event and Academic Ceremonies Usher for Convocation 2026

Providing event support and ushering for Academic Ceremonies.

This is a student position that pays $14.95/hr.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Availability for either early arrival or late departure from campus, depending upon the ceremony dates
• Attend rehearsal prior to the actual event and receive specific instructions/written guidelines
• Meet with event coordinator to receive your assignment, and necessary instructions
• Assist in pre-arrival check for venue safety compliance as per crowd management guidelines
• Assist with the processional & seating of graduates during institutional ceremonies
• Communicate & uphold policies regarding cameras/recording, smoking, food/beverages, latecomer seating, crowd management enforcement, etc.
• Provide emergency announcement when required
• Remain after each event to help guide guests, and provide any necessary instructions to their next activity, and collect programs
• Assist in gathering lost items to deliver to lost & found after the event
• Do not leave until released by the event supervisor
• Provide administrative tasks for events such as bagging programs, putting up posters, and other duties as assigned
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.