Federal work study (On-Campus - Central Reservations Office Event Assistant Specialists)

ECU Department of Student Involvement & Leadership is currently seeking several Central Reservations Office Event Assistant Specialists. The Event Assistant Specialist position is a part-time position with clerical responsibilities that will work with and support the functions of the Student Centers; including Office Assistants, Welcome Center Assistants, Event Assistants, and Central Reservations Office Assistants. Customer service specialists are directly supervised by professional staff within the Department of Student Involvement & Leadership.

The Event Assistant Specialists are expected to fulfill the following general roles and responsibilities:

* Administrator: Complete all necessary paperwork, forms, tasks, and maintain logs as required. Attend scheduled shifts and know the staff manual protocols.

* Customer Service: Acknowledge and greet students, staff, faculty, and University guests. The Event Assistant Specialist will understand and utilize campus resources and departmental functions to work with faculty, staff, students, and guests of the University to connect each to resources as appropriate and assisting in navigating through campus. Keep the supervisor informed. Help create a welcoming environment.

* Clerical Aid: Be able to file records, maintain records/logs, answer telephone calls, and relay messages to the appropriate contact. Be able to operate common office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, calculators, and fax machines.

* Set Ups for Event Assistants: Be able to read operations reports and complete all setups and break downs for events. Safely lift and arrange tables, chairs, and other items required for set up completion. Break down tables, chairs, and other items throughout the university's student centers and Brody School of Medicine.

* Security: Provide for the safety of patrons during events, enforce facility policies and capacity, deter theft, and be knowledgeable of emergency evacuation/lock down procedures.

* Team Member: Attend all training sessions, support staff team, and help when needed. Maintain positive communication with staff and all Student Involvement & Leadership employees.

* University Representative: Serve as a positive role model. Serve the needs of students, staff, faculty, and University guests. Be mindful of social media tags/posts and represent Student Involvement and Leadership as well as East Carolina University positively.

As a result of being a student employee within the Division of Student Affairs, students will have the opportunity to gain the following competencies based on NACE Top Ten Skills Employers Seek and CAS Learning Domains:

* Effective Communication
* Accountability/Integrity
* Professionalism
* Cash Handling
* Problem Solving/Effective Reasoning
* Initiative
* Conflict Resolution
* Teamwork
* Adaptability/Resiliency
* Organization/Planning
* Technical Skills

Applicant should be enrolled as a student and be in good academic standing with East Carolina University, as well as local, state, and federal laws. Additionally, candidates must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.00.

Please upload your Resume and Federal Work Study Authorization Form online.
To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610.)
Also upload your Spring 2025 Week at a Glance Class Schedule.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.