Student Work Study/Work Program Conference & Events

Eastern Mennonite University•Harrisonburg, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Conferences & Events Assistant position supports the daily tasks necessary for the smooth operation of conferences and events on campus. This role includes, but is not limited to, preparing residence halls, assisting with event setups, managing key inventory, and ensuring conference and events guests have a positive experience. Workers are assigned tasks each day and are expected to complete them efficiently and professionally.

Requirements

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to make entry-level decisions.
Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to ask questions.
Understand basic department procedures.
Ability to maintain a level of professionalism during working hours.
Has a genuine desire to help their peers succeed.
Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at EMU.
High School diploma.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
Answer incoming phone calls.
Perform a variety of administrative and/or office duties.
Provide assistance and support to faculty and/or staff in completing special projects as assigned.
Perform general administrative responsibilities in support of the department/office/campus.
Complete department-specific projects as assigned.
Attends to the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
Supports the values of the University.
Assisting with setup and coordination of various external and internal events at EMU throughout the school year.
Organizing files and communicating with clients as assigned.
Providing support to custodial and facility tasks as assigned or needed at, near, or after events.