Events Student Assistant

Job Description

70% - Provide logistical and operational support for the School of Business Events Team, including managing Capitol Federal Hall weekly room requests, assisting with the creation and innovation of new and existing events, and supporting event operations such as nametag preparation, report generation, and volunteer scheduling.

15% - Support Business School programs by assisting with event setup and breakdown, as well as maintaining and organizing the gift closet. This will include physical labor during events.

10% - Assist in overseeing and coordinating the School of Business fall and spring graduation ceremonies.

5% - Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Must be a KU student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

2. Must be able to work irregular hours, including some nights and weekends.

3. Must be able to support event setup and breakdown, including moving furniture, signage, and decorations.

4. Familiarity with Microsoft suite software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination/management
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• School of Business student currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).