Campus Event Operations Lead (Student Team)

Rochester Institute of Technology; United States; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking an Event Operations Assistant to lead a student staff team, hire, train, supervise, schedule and evaluate workers, and share manager-on-duty duties during events. You will coordinate event-day logistics, maintain inventories, and ensure safety and readiness across campus facilities.

Join a collaborative team that partners with campus and external groups to create memorable experiences for students and guests while upholding high service standards and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of event planning principles, requirements, and resources.
• Knowledge of event facility operations, maintenance, and security protocols and best practices.
• Skill in customer service.
• Skill in multi-tasking and logistics coordination across multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, vendors, and teams.
• Ability to respond and adjust to rapidly changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates events and meetings across university facilities and conference rooms.
• Ensures facilities and conference rooms are prepared according to event specifications.
• Communicates with event organizers to understand and facilitate special event accommodations.
• Arranges routine maintenance, upgrades, and repairs as needed to ensure smooth event operations.
• Helps maintain safety measures and protocols across facilities, including conducting fire drills, inspecting fire extinguishers and sprinklers, and communicating protocols with stakeholders.
• Serves as a liaison between the facilities management team and various contractors and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Event operations

Team leadership

Scheduling

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking an Event Operations Assistant to lead a student staff team, hire, train, supervise, schedule and evaluate workers, and share manager-on-duty duties during events. You will coordinate event-day logistics, maintain inventories, and ensure safety and readiness across campus facilities.

Join a collaborative team that partners with campus and external groups to create memorable experiences for students and guests while upholding high service standards and