Commencement Student Assistant

Exact schedule to be determined with supervisor; no more than 20 hours per week when school is in session and no more than 35 hours per week during breaks.

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The Student Assistant will provide administrative support to the Project Manager for Commencement and Special Events staff working on Commencement initiatives. They will also be required to assist with various department projects as assigned. Please see additional details below.

• Answer inquiries via the Commencement Help Desk.

• Assist with keeping track of Commencement registration and ticket requests.

• Keep track of regalia inventory for appeals.

• Brainstorm and assist in creating social media content for Commencement communication efforts.

• Support ceremony preparation responsibilities including handling of commencement inventory, preparation of ceremony materials, and assist with administration/faculty cap and gown inquiries.

• Set-up and day of event ceremony support.

• Assist as directed with special projects and perform other such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

• Must be eligible to receive Federal Work Study.

• Must be available to work in person from May 13, 2024, through May 24, 2024, including at least one day on-site at the USTA.

• Lifting and carrying or otherwise moving up to 15pounds occasionally.

• Must be able to stand/sit for prolonged periods.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong customer service and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to deal with confidential/sensitive information.

• Motivated, dedicated self-starter.

• Administrative experience is a plus.

• Communications and Marketing majors preferred.