Student Event Specialist

OSU Oregon State University•Corvallis, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Events Specialist positions for the College of Business – Marketing, Communications, and Events Department at Oregon State University (OSU). These positions will work under the direction of the Director of Events and on the CoB Marketing, Communications and Events team. The CoB Event Team assists with over 150 events during the academic year, serving current students, external alumni and supporters, along with College of Business faculty and staff. The pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour. OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas of Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Career & Self Development.

Requirements

Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard (specific credit hour requirements vary by student type: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate, and International students)
Ability to take initiative
Positive attitude, reliable, punctual, trustworthy
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to follow up after a task is completed
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Student in the College of Business is preferred, but not required
Customer service or hospitality experience
Experience with design
Experience working in databases
Experience working or planning events

Responsibilities

Assistance with all elements of event management and execution, from early planning to day-of setting up and taking down of both in-person and virtual events.
Attending meetings and taking notes
Making and printing name tags and other printed materials
RSVP management (Excel, Qualtrics, Sharepoint, Zoom, etc.)
Coordinating with external vendors for various event aspects such as catering, equipment and space rentals
Organizing and keeping inventory of event materials in storage spaces
Set-up of marketing and event displays
Data management, analytics, and tracking
Customer service on-site during events
Other administrative duties as needed