Student – Ceremonies & Events Operations Graduate Assistant
About The Position
Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a Manchester campus-based graduate student for the role of Ceremonies & Events Operations Assistant. In this role, students will gain valuable hands-on event operations experience in a fast-paced environment, supporting a range of campus and community events, including Commencement. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, and curious with strong organizational skills. This position provides students a unique professional development opportunity, while bringing joy to the SNHU community through vibrant, engaging events. This is a hybrid position that combines daily remote work with regular in-person responsibilities. In-person attendance is required for weekly team meetings, event preparation, and more than 30 university events throughout the year.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a campus-based graduate program at SNHU
- Attention to detail and high level of reliability
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ease in relating to students from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint) and other technology
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift at least 25 pounds and work evenings or weekends as needed for university events
Nice To Haves
- Experience in customer service, student leadership, event planning, project coordination or other related roles preferred
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day Ceremonies & Events team operations including student communications, event logistics and support, project management and special recognition processes
- Respond to student email inquiries related to attending their Commencement ceremony with empathy and professionalism
- Assist with preparation of planning documents, organizing event materials at campus Operations Center and providing excellent customer service for university events and ceremonies
- Develop proficiency in professional software and university systems such as SharePoint, Unify, Wrike and Power BI
- Coordinate the VIP experience for large-scale events, including guest ticketing, parking, special accommodations, and welcome/check-in process
Benefits
- Hourly pay range of $13.00 - $15.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
