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Student Employment : Events Assistant - Fall 26

Quinnipiac University

  • Hamden, Connecticut
  • 4 days ago
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    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Audiovisualunmatched
    • Catering Servicesunmatched
    • Conferencesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Flyersunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Newsletterunmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Social Mediaunmatched
    • Software Designunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    Job Title:University Conferences and Events Assistant
    Department:Conferences and Events
    Student Employment Type:  Federal Work-Study
    Responsibilities:
    • Provide on-site support for events, including morning, evening, and weekend coverage.
    • Process incoming event requests and maintain accurate, up-to-date logistics records.
    • Assist Event Managers with catering, audiovisual, facilities, setup, and data-entry requests.
    • Check in with clients during events, confirm that logistics are being executed properly, and help resolve issues.
    • Prepare conference materials, including packets, name tags, registration materials, and signage.
    • Create event surveys, analyze results, and compile client testimonials.
    • Provide professional guest service and respond to client and prospective participant inquiries in person, by phone, and by email.
    • Create flyers, newsletters, social media content and other communications using Canva and similar tools.
    • Organize and maintain departmental documents and support general administrative operations.
    • Identify opportunities to improve processes and collaborate on cross-department initiatives.
    • Assist with light lifting and basic event setup when needed.
    • Complete other related projects as assigned.
    Qualifications:
    • Quick learner who is proactive, resourceful, and comfortable asking questions.
    • Experience working independently with customers or clients.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain professional when addressing event-related issues.
    • Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
    • Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail; able to manage multiple tasks, adjust to changing priorities, and remain reliable for all accepted shifts.
    • Interested in learning new programs, technology platforms, and event-management software; experience with Canva or similar design software is preferred.
    • Ambitious and positive attitude; works well independently and as a member of a team.
    • Available for occasional morning, evening, and weekend assignments and able to represent Quinnipiac University and the Conferences & Events department professionally at all times.
    • Must have reliable personal transportation to travel to 3099 Whitney Avenue and event locations across all Quinnipiac University campuses.
    Hours of Position:

     

    		Students may work up to 10 hours per week based on departmental needs, event schedules, and class commitments. Hours will include a mix of in-office administrative work and on-site event coverage. Assignments may occur during weekday business hours, early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Work hours and campus locations will vary by assignment.
    Required Documents for Application:Resume and letter of interest
    Instructions to Applicants:Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.

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    LocationHamden, Connecticut
    Websitehttps://portalapps.quinnipiac.edu/portalapps/PageUpScrape/./PageUpScrape_files/logo.png

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