Evening Operations & Events Assistant

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, RI is seeking an Operations and Event Assistant to support the Gerety Hall and Papitto Pavilion operations. The role includes evening desk coverage, assisting student workers, event setup, and coordination of campus events.

The position is part-time, 25 hours per week for 10 months, with evenings or weekend hours required. A high school diploma or GED and customer service experience are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of administrative, customer service, office support, hospitality, or event-related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage at the Gerety Hall Welcome Desk during evening hours, serving as a welcoming resource and primary point of contact for students, staff, and guests.
• Assist in the daily operations of the Gerety Hall Student Center and the Papitto Pavilion, keeping spaces welcoming, clean, and orderly.
• Support Gerety Hall Student Workers in preparing spaces for events, checking in hosts, and post-event breakdown and resetting as needed.
• Support operations of amenities including the golf simulator, monitoring usage and equipment condition.
• Serve as on-site contact for facility incidents during shifts.
• Assist in capturing and maintaining records and program data to support office assessment efforts.
• Participate in university-wide yield programs and events (open houses, Connection Day, etc.).
• Work major events for the Office of Student Engagement (Fall Festival Weekend, Spring Week, Orientation, Senior Week).
• Evening or weekend hours will be required.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in business administration, communications, hospitality, event management, or related field

Job description

Salve Regina University in Newport, RI is seeking an Operations and Event Assistant to support the Gerety Hall and Papitto Pavilion operations. The role includes evening desk coverage, assisting student workers, event setup, and coordination of campus events.

The position is part-time, 25 hours per week for 10 months, with evenings or weekend hours required. A high school diploma or GED and customer service experience are preferred qualifications.