Events Assistant

Department

College of Law

Responsibilities

As part of the Faculty Support Office, this position works closely with the Event Manager and helps plan, organize, and promote outreach and informational events; assists with Faculty/Program events; provides administrative, clerical & instructional support to faculty as needed; and provides exam support.

• Assists with faculty events, including reserving rooms for events and booking guest travel. Orders catering, generates graphics & media for posting, and creates an RSVP link. Must coordinate tech needs and make signage as needed. May attend the weekly event planning meetings. Events include (but not limited to): Collegewide Events, Enrichment Speakers, Summer Presentation Series, Distinguished Environmental Lecture, Legal Writing Workshops, Clinic events, etc.

• Assist with preparing the monthly staff newsletter, preparing and updating forms, staff phone list, staff photos, and assisting with other admin activities and special projects. Ensures all new employees are added to contact lists, websites, and directories.

• Ensures the effective operation of the Faculty Support Offices daily operations: Greets visitors to the Faculty Support Office; Communicates regularly with faculty, deans, guests, and judges; Manages mail delivery to Adjunct Faculty. Monitors, updates, and maintains all designated bulletin boards, including ensuring faculty publication display cases and room signage are current. Ensures that all notices, materials, and announcements are up to date and displayed in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Provides back-up support to other staff for travel authorizations and Canvas course entry.

• Assists with exam administration each semester and orders lunches for exam staff.

• Required to have both a travel and a purchasing card and to be fully trained on both. Must be familiar with CANVAS, OSCAR, and FEAS.

• Provides rosters, creates add/drop sheets, attendance and seating charts; tracks attendance for all classes and reports monthly to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. May provide clerical assistance to faculty as requested/assigned.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalency and four years of experience, or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to four years.

Contact Info

Janine Welch, College of Law Associate Dean for Administration

jwelch@law.fsu.edu

University Information

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

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Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.