Federal Work Study - Health Sciences Central Reservation Event Assistants

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University seeks Federal Work Study Event Assistants for Health Sciences Central Reservation. On-campus position based in Greenville, NC, offering $10.50 per hour.

You will support event operations, greet attendees, manage paperwork, and help set up and break down spaces in university facilities. Patient and professional communication is essential as you coordinate with staff, faculty, and guests, uphold safety procedures, and contribute to a welcoming campus environment.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study and qualify for an award from ECU Financial Aid Office.
• Current ECU students in good standing; maintain GPA as required by position type.
• Employment is contingent on successful background check and verification of information.

Responsibilities

• Complete all paperwork, forms, and logs; attend scheduled shifts and follow staff protocols.
• Greet and assist students, staff, faculty, and guests; connect them to campus resources.
• File records, answer phones, relay messages; operate office equipment.
• Read operation reports and set up/break down event spaces; lift and arrange tables and chairs.
• Ensure safety of patrons; enforce facility policies and participate in emergency procedures.
• Attend training sessions; support staff and maintain positive communication.
• Represent ECU positively to students, staff, faculty and guests; monitor social media posts.

Skills

Effective Communication

Accountability

Professionalism

Cash Handling

Problem Solving

Initiative

Conflict Resolution

Teamwork

Adaptability

Organization

Technical Skills

Education

GPA 2.0 or higher

Job description

Position Title

Federal Work Study - Health Sciences Central Reservation Event Assistants

Salary

Rate of Pay: $10.50/hourly

Location

Position Location: On-campus
City: Greenville
State: NC

Responsibilities

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.

Working Conditions

Applicants should be prepared to work at Brody School of Medicine and Health Sciences Student Center, in addition to Main Campus Student Centers.

Competencies

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

GPA Requirement

Minimum of 2.0

Eligibility

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.)

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a BACKGROUND CHECK. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required BEFORE THE START of the position.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Nondiscrimination Statement

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 [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].