Cardinal Activities Board Event Officer (Positions For Fall 2024)

Position Title Cardinal Activities Board Event Officer (Positions for Fall 2024) Posting Number STU299 VP Area VP Student Affairs Division Student Engagement Department Student Engagement Location Student Setzer Center Student Supervisor Kyle Fayan Work Study Required? No Job Duties

Job Duties

• Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of events hosted by the Cardinals Activities Board (CAB) and select Setzer Student Center (SSC) events.

• Collaborate with the CAB Advisor and SSC professional staff to ensure smooth event planning, adherence to budgetary constraints, and alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

• Lead and supervise a team, providing guidance, support, and coordination in their roles.

• Organize regular meetings with the team to discuss ongoing projects, delegate tasks, foster a collaborative environment, and assess progress.

• Coordinate Event Staff for events, ensure adequate staffing, effective task allocation, and oversee execution.

• Provide office support by answering phones, filing papers, running errands, and performing other clerical duties as assigned by SSC professional staff.

• Collaborate closely with the CAB Advisor and other stakeholders to develop innovative event ideas, assess feasibility, and promote alignment with organizational goals.

• Perform other duties as assigned by SSC professional staff, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in responding to evolving organizational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in a leadership role, whether in student organizations, clubs, or other extracurricular activities.

• Experience in event planning or coordination, even if it is on a smaller scale.

• Strong time management skills - this role will involve balancing various responsibilities, meetings, and event deadlines alongside your academic coursework.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including collaborating effectively with various teams, communicating with stakeholders, and resolving conflicts constructively.

• Innovative problem-solver and creative thinker.

• Must be flexible and adaptable - this role may require adjustments to schedules, last-minute changes to event plans (such as for weather, etc.), and the ability to handle unexpected challenges with composure.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to support event coverage.

• Must have a genuine passion for increasing campus involvement and enhancing the student experience at LU.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and good standing with the university.

Physical Requirements

• The position requires the ability to lift and move event materials/equipment.

• This position may require long hours spent standing during events. Candidates should be able to stand, walk, and perform job duties for extended periods.

Certifications Required Work Hours Job Conditions Additional Instructions for Applicants EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.