Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Safe working environment
Job Description
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a comprehensive public university located in Boca Raton, Florida, dedicated to fostering academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. Serving a diverse student body, FAU offers a dynamic campus environment with a range of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. As part of its commitment to providing outstanding student experiences, the university maintains its vibrant Student Union facilities, which serve as hubs for events, meetings, and social gatherings.
FAU is currently seeking a dedicated Event Management Assistant to join the Division of Student Affairs, specifically within the Student Union in Boca Raton, FL. This ... Show More
FAU is currently seeking a dedicated Event Management Assistant to join the Division of Student Affairs, specifically within the Student Union in Boca Raton, FL. This ... Show More
Job Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- One year of appropriate experience required
- Ability to work up to 20 hours per week
- Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and students
- Capability to handle emergencies and resolve conflicts
- Pre-employment screenings including background check and drug screening
- Must comply with university policies during events
Job Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- One year of appropriate experience in event coordination or related field
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively
- Team collaboration skills
Job Duties
- Serves as primary point of contact onsite during events at the Student Union facilities
- Ensures event runs smoothly
- Follows Student Union and university policies and ensures clients follow all policies during their event
- Greets and checks in with client regularly during the event
- Ensures overall attendee and guest experience is exceptional by providing a high level of customer service
- Works closely with the operations team onsite as needed for any client needs
- Addresses any client needs and quickly resolves any issues that arise
- Assists with making sure clients and guests have exited the building at the event end time
- Directs student ushers to their stations during event
- Works with student ushers to collect trash and lost and found in auditorium following events
- Work with custodial staff to keep spaces clean
- Contact custodial staff as needed to clean spills, restrooms, empty trash, etc
- Handles any emergencies that occur
- Assist in safety of event spaces by keeping in contact with onsite police officers and alerting them of any issues
- Report any issues (client, maintenance, etc.) to union admin staff in a timely manner
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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