Event and Program Assistant

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver, CAHSS, seeks a part-time student employee to support the Associate Dean for Curricular Advancement and imp:ACT Institute program heads by coordinating events, booking rooms, handling setup, and greeting attendees.

You will assist with program needs, help recruit students, distribute flyers, and ensure smooth event operations on campus. This role requires strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail, with a schedule focused on two midday shifts per week.

Qualifications

• Interest in interdisciplinary programs, events and communication, or higher education.
• Ability to communicate with faculty, staff, and students.
• Attention to detail in organizing and managing events.
• Demonstrated dependability and follow through with tasks and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Attend and help run events, including welcoming attendees, checking technology set-up, etc.
• Work with Associate Dean for Curricular Advancement and imp:ACT Institute program heads on events, including booking rooms, hanging flyers, ordering catering, etc.
• Work with program heads on program needs, including supporting student recruitment, hanging course flyers, etc.

Skills

Event planning

Interdisciplinary programs

Communication with faculty/staff/stud

Attention to detail

Dependability

Education

Current DU student (undergrad or grad)

Job description

University of Denver - DU - College of Arts, Humanities & Social Science - CAHSS

and the job listing Expires on October 5, 2026

Work with Associate Dean for Curricular Advancement and imp:ACT Institute program heads to organize events, including booking rooms, hanging flyers, ordering catering, etc.

Attend and help run events, including welcoming attendees, checking technology set-up, etc.

Work with Associate Dean for Curricular Advancement and imp:ACT Institute program heads on program needs, including supporting student recruitment, hanging course flyers, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Interest in interdisciplinary programs, events and communication, or higher education.

Ability to communicate with faculty, staff, and students.

Attention to detail in organizing and managing events.

Demonstrated dependability and follow through with tasks and assignments.

Required Qualifications:

Current DU undergraduate or graduate student enrolled for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Available 12pm-2pm two weekdays per week throughout the 2026-7 academic year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with program planning or event management.

Experience with undergraduate program management.

Open-office environment.Unexpected interruptions often occur, and stress level is moderate to high.Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities:

Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus. Capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement & Notice of Background Check

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver’sNon-Discrimination Statement .

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.