Student Event Assistant

TITLE: Student Event Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Performing Arts Center

OPEN TO: Dominican University students

AVAILABLE: Fall 2024

HOURLY RATE: $14.00

The Student Event Assistant (SEA) is a key player in the Scheduling & Event Services Department. The SEA helps ensure the success of campus-wide events. They assist event coordinators in preparing for events and executing events.

The SEA's responsibilities at events can range from greeting & directing guests, being responsible for the presentation technology at events (mics, Power Point presentations), serving as a liaison between the client and various support departments.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

Collect, maintain and deliver event & equipment materials

Operation of event equipment including PAC equipment

Enter and track event information through established database

Assist departmental staff with clerical operations of the department

Qualifications:

• Basic Computer Skills

• (successful manipulation of Microsoft Office and Google Suite, Power up/update a computer system, basic sound function)

• Communication Skills

• (Hospitality and greeting skills, ability to verbally communicate effectively and professionally with guests and meet their basic needs (I.e. direct them to the restroom, answer questions about the event, etc.))

• Team Work

• (Effectively and clearly communicate with teammates to reach a common goal, understand and focus on a given task and execute in a positive and collaborative way that prioritizes the safety of your peers)

• Problem Solving

• (ability to use tools given and assess basic problems and find solutions)

• Time Management

• (ability to meet deadlines, keep a calendar of events, history of being on time for scheduled shifts,

Requirements:

• Must be mature and responsible

• Flexible with work hours; must be available to work evenings and weekends

• Detail minded; able to follow-through on assignments with minimal supervision

• Must be eligible for US Employment

• Must be enrolled at least part-time as a degree-seeking undergraduate student