STUDENT: Visit & Event Assistant, Admissions

University of Northwestern - St. Paul • Minnesota, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Visit & Event Assistant supports the Office of Admissions in recruiting and enrolling prospective students by coordinating and assisting with recruiting events. The role works 5–10 hours per week and is based at the University Campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. Responsibilities include administrative planning, event-day support, visit scheduling and request tracking, communications with prospective students and campus personnel, and assistance with Admissions social media photography, design, and planning.

As part of Northwestern’s faith-driven community, employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by partnering with the University to support students’ intellectual and spiritual development and with Northwestern Media in its outreach. Employees are expected to uphold Northwestern’s mission, policies, and Christian commitments.

Requirements

• Be a traditional undergraduate student at Northwestern for at least one semester.
• Have basic photography and design skills.
• Have prior customer service and/or event experience.
• Interact professionally, tactfully, and courteously with a variety of individuals.
• Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Have general knowledge of campus activities, programs, and organizations.
• Maintain a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in interactions, and uphold Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.
• Work independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Maintain discretion and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Have strong time-management and problem-solving abilities; prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Have strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Be punctual, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Pass a background check as a condition of employment.
• Be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or Event Planning major or minor.
• Previous experience with Canva.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative responsibilities and detailed planning for prospective student events.
• Provide day-of support for on- and off-campus recruiting events, including New Student Days and New Student Orientation.
• Create daily visit schedules and track new visit requests.
• Communicate by phone and email with prospective students, families, staff, and faculty.
• Assist with photography, design, and planning for the Admissions social media account.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed