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GA Pre-Professional - Event Programming and Hospitality - EMDH - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Salary
Exact $72,480.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Salary
Professional development opportunities
hands-on experience
Networking opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
Illinois State University is a prominent public university located in Normal, Illinois, known for its commitment to providing quality education and fostering a vibrant campus community. The university encompasses various divisions and departments dedicated to enhancing the student experience, including the Student Affairs Division which offers comprehensive programs and services. One key department within this division is Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, which is responsible for orchestrating a range of campus events and hospitality services that engage students and contribute to a thriving university culture. Illinois State University strives to support students’ academic and professional growth while ensuring an inclusive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Eligible for appointment as per the Graduate Assistant Handbook requirements
- Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in College Student Personnel Administration, Communication, or Recreation Administration
- Ability to work approximately twenty hours per week during the academic year
- Commitment to maintain good academic and disciplinary standing
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
- Must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University
- Comply with university policies including criminal background check
Job Qualifications
- Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in College Student Personnel Administration, Communication, or Recreation Administration
- Eligible for appointment as per the Graduate Assistant Handbook requirements
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
- Demonstrated leadership potential or experience
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Commitment to enhancing student engagement and guest experience
Job Duties
- Support event management and operations by assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of programs and services that enhance the student and guest experience
- Actively attend and contribute to pre-event planning meetings and post-event review sessions for assigned events and activities
- Assist in the creation and implementation of feedback mechanisms to gather student input on programming and engagement efforts
- Provide supervision and mentorship to students responsible for developing and executing events that foster student engagement and build campus community at the Bone Student Center/Braden Auditorium
- Oversee event setup and equipment preparation
- Coordinate ticketing, guest services, security protocols, and crowd management
- Develop and implement event floor layouts and maps
- Learn the operations and perform duties in areas such as the Welcome Desk, Box Office, Building Operations, and other event areas as needed
- Work on various projects within the department utilizing time and resources efficiently
- Perform other duties and functions for Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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