GA Pre-Professional - Event Programming and Hospitality - EMDH - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
About The Position
The Graduate Assistant for Event Programming and Hospitality supports the planning and execution of events that enhance student engagement and elevate the guest experience at the Bone Student Center and Braden Auditorium. This position offers valuable hands-on experience for students interested in entertainment, event management, hospitality, and facility operations. The experience includes advising students and supervising the successful operation of events. The role is designed to foster both academic and professional development through active involvement in event coordination, customer service, and venue operations.
Requirements
- Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf
- Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in one of the following areas: College Student Personnel Administration, Communication, Recreation Administration.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook .
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
