Student: University Events Front Desk Assistant 2026-27

Augsburg University•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Augsburg University is committed to helping its students explore their vocation and gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting. This student employment opportunity as a University Events Front Desk Assistant is more than just a job; it's a chance for students to develop professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork, collaboration, and quality work that aligns with the university's mission. The primary responsibilities include staffing the front desk of the University Events Office, greeting guests, answering the office phone, scheduling campus meeting and event spaces, assisting with rental agreements and event paperwork, coordinating with set-up and AV staff, and regularly checking email. Training will be provided for all tasks.

Requirements

Must be enrolled or in process of enrolling at Augsburg University
Must have work-study as part of financial aid award
Previous experience working with events (i.e. have worked in a hotel, restaurant or event center before)
Interest in Audio/Visual work or an interest in pursuing event management as a career
Strong customer service skills
Self-motivated, team-minded individual
Ability to work some nights and/or weekends
Ability to pick up on audio-visual skills quickly
Must be able to lift 30 lbs
Candidates must have work-study as part of their financial aid award for next school year

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and comfort setting up audio-visual is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Staffing the front desk of the University Events Office
Greeting guests to the department
Answering the office’s phone and assisting clients as necessary
Scheduling campus meeting and event space using our scheduling program and current processes
Assisting with the development of rental agreements and other event paperwork
Coordinating with set-up and AV staff for event request and set up needs
Checking email regularly
Other duties as assigned