Campus Event Host — Student (WCP)

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

University Unions at UT Austin is seeking an Event Host for the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center to help coordinate and execute campus events.

The role communicates with event sponsors and promotes WCP services to the campus community. The position is open to current UT Austin students (Work Study and non-Work Study). Responsibilities include planning events, showing spaces, scheduling reservations, coordinating with vendors, and assisting with load-in/out.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at UT Austin and meet student employment eligibility requirements, including enrollment in at least six semester credit hours.
• Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for exceptional customer service.
• Ability to adapt to change and maintain composure as challenges arise.
• Ability to manage conflict while remaining professional.
• Approachable with a genuine interest in interacting with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and programming events held in the Student Activity Center.
• Provide building and event space tours to potential clients and be well versed in the amenities and services offered by the WCP.
• Provide support to clients as they schedule reservations through the University Unions Online Reservations System and answer questions as they arise.
• Communicate with event organizers and outside vendors to assist in coordinating their events.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling and data entry.
• Support on-site events by checking in with clients and assisting with load in and load out.
• Communicate event needs with other WCP departments including housekeeping, audio/visual, building safety and security, and maintenance.
• Work on special projects to enhance the operations of the Reservations Office.
• Assist in other areas of the WCP when called upon by other departments.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of UT Austin Institutional Rules and WCP policies and procedures.
• Use software packages including word processing, Outlook, Photoshop, Mazévo, PowerPoint, etc.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Mazévo

Outlook

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Job description

University Unions at UT Austin is seeking an Event Host for the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center to help coordinate and execute campus events.

The role communicates with event sponsors and promotes WCP services to the campus community. The position is open to current UT Austin students (Work Study and non-Work Study). Responsibilities include planning events, showing spaces, scheduling reservations, coordinating with vendors, and assisting with load-in/out.