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University Of Oregon

Event Assistant: Exhibits Team

Eugene, OR, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.36 - $28.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
retirement plans
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
overtime pay
Travel reimbursement

Job Description

The University of Oregon is a prominent public research university located in Eugene, Oregon, known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and community engagement. It serves a diverse student body and offers a wide range of programs across various schools and colleges. The University has a strong focus on providing lifelong learning and professional development opportunities through its Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) department. CPE acts as a bridge between the university and the regional community by offering fee-based educational programs, workshops, and conferences that are accessible even to those not formally admitted as university students. The department... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Two years of general clerical experience
  • One year of experience including typing, word processing, or document generation
  • Associate's degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology
  • Graduation from a private business school with a certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology and one year of clerical experience

Job Qualifications

  • Two years of general clerical experience
  • One year of experience including typing, word processing, or document generation
  • Associate's degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology
  • Graduation from a private business school with a certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology and one year of clerical experience
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Experience training and organizing the work of others
  • Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
  • Ability to work independently to anticipate needs, prioritize multiple tasks, and follow through while handling frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
  • Preferred qualifications include Bachelor’s Degree
  • Two years of experience in events and meetings
  • Experience fulfilling event coordination from project inception through onsite deployment
  • Fluency in web-driven database systems and managing records
  • Experience in sales and outreach
  • Experience in training customer service representatives and handling customer service escalations

Job Duties

  • Support Exhibit Managers in planning and executing multiple conferences and exhibitions from inception to completion
  • Assist in the maintenance of event registration systems and websites in collaboration with the IT team, ensuring usability and accuracy
  • Respond to exhibitor and attendee inquiries, manage escalation protocols, and lead student and temporary staff in providing high-quality service
  • Facilitate exhibitor applications, booth placements, and payments
  • monitor data accuracy and follow up on outstanding balances
  • Collaborate on event marketing campaigns and lead student teams to execute outreach efforts to potential exhibitors and partners
  • Represent the Exhibits Team at national events, ensuring seamless on-site operations and effective team coordination

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location