General Office Assistant - Clay Center/O’Donnell Center Events Team

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a General Office Assistant for the Clay Center/O’Donnell Center Events Team. Join a student-run events group and gain behind-the-scenes experience coordinating campus and partner events.

The role requires a professional demeanor, interaction with campus and corporate partners, and on-site work for events before, during, and after shifts. This student position runs 10–12 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends in Bartley Hall.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills required.
• Flexible availability for days, evenings, and very infrequent weekend events.
• Commit to working at least every two weeks.
• This job commitment requires at least a 4 hour set up shift per week in Bartley Hall Monday through Thursday from 4:30 to 8:30 pm for events.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down event space.
• Check in guests and assist with event-related tasks.
• Support on-premises operations before, during and after events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

General Office Assistant - Clay Center/O’Donnell Center Events Team

Position Information: Posting Number: 20260264V Position Title: General Office Assistant - Clay Center/O’Donnell Center Events Team Posting Type Student Hours/week: 10-12 hours Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year Location Bartley Hall Detailed Work Schedule Available days, nights and infrequent weekend events that are scheduled throughout the academic year. Must work at least every two weeks. Number of positions: 20-25 Department: 257-Clay Center Contact Name: Kathy Mongiello Contact Phone/Extension: 9-4333

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: Join the Clay Center/O’Donnell Center events team of students assistants and experience the behind the scenes of our events. Applicants must convey a professional demeanor for this position as there will be interaction with campus and corporate partners. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, setting up and breaking down event space, checking in guests, and other event related tasks. Event assistants will be required to be on premises before, during and after events they sign up to work.

Requirements

Good interpersonal skills required, flexible availability for days, evenings, and very infrequent weekend event. Commit to working at least every 2 weeks. This job commitment requires at least a 4 hour set up shift per week in Bartley Hall Monday through Thursday from 4:30 to 8:30 pm for events. Day and weekend events times will vary depending on the program. You are expected to work the shift you selected for the entire semester.

Additional Information

Physical Demands Summary: Able to move and lift objects up to 30 lbs.

Wage Rate: $10.00/hour

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 05/03/2027 Open Until Filled No

Posting Specific Questions

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• * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
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  • No
• * Are you eligible for work study?
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• * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

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• * What is your availability (days, times)?

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