Graduate Assistant – Event and Hospitality Logistics Graduate Assistant

Benedictine College; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Benedictine College is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Events & Hospitality Department. This part-time role focuses on event planning, logistics, and providing exceptional customer service. The assistant will support internal and external groups and ensure successful event execution on campus. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and are currently enrolled in a Master's program.

Benefits

Tuition waiver for graduate studies

Qualifications

• Must be fully admitted to a Master’s program at Benedictine College.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and work with a team.
• Ability to work independently and possess sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduling, planning, and organization of events.
• Assist with coordinating set-ups for campus events.
• Perform general clerical duties and maintain filing systems.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

Description

Department: Events & Hospitality

Job Status: Part-time, hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Events & Hospitality

Grade/Level: Bachelor Degree

Work Schedule: 20 hours per week on average (flexible schedule), days, evenings and weekends as needed

Amount of Travel Required: Minimal

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant supports the Events & Hospitality Coordinator in serving as a point of contact for the scheduling, planning, organization, and management of events that take place on the Benedictine College campus. Supports internal and external groups who utilize any college facility for an event. Helps to ensure college facilities are properly set up and equipped for each event and monitors the logistics of these events. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of the Events & Hospitality Department.

The Graduate Assistant should have a love for special events, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers. Must have excellent communication skills, attention to aesthetic detail, understanding of Benedictine hospitality, be able to multitask, think creatively, think on their feet, and troubleshoot problems.

The Graduate Assistant must be able to anticipate event needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision. Assist with coordinating the set-up of campus spaces for events including coordination with other departments to ensure tables, chairs, staging, and other event specific needs are met. Assists in responding to requests of internal and external groups utilizing College facilities by being available for on-campus events.

The Graduate Assistant will also assist the Events & Hospitality Coordinator in preparing and hosting guests on campus during the summer. Assist in managing reservations and meeting the various hospitality needs of guests across campus.

Essential Functions

1. Event Planning

• Review Event Requests submitted by internal groups in the facility usage management system (i.e. EMS)
• Prepare external event requests in the facility usage management system (i.e. EMS)
• Provide assistance and information to faculty, staff, and students regarding facility use and capabilities
• Maintain contact with internal clients via telephone, e-mail/written correspondence, or personal meetings
• Aggressively gather necessary information on each event to achieve quality results
• Collect and monitor feedback (i.e. after-action reports)

2. Event Set-up

• Assist Events & Hospitality Coordinator by creating and revising room set-ups for each event as needed and communicating set-up requests with the Event Design Coordinator
• Assist Events & Hospitality Coordinator with event requirements including coordination of internal and external service providers, such as housekeeping, security, food service, etc.
• Assist Events & Hospitality Coordinator with collaboration between Events Team and AV/IT Teams for usage of audio-visual equipment and other IT requests
• Coordinate physical maintenance of event spaces as needed (i.e. work orders)
• Communicate housekeeping requirements before and after events
• On rare occasions provide physical support for complex or quick turnaround set-up needs.

3. Summer Conferencing

• Assist Events & Hospitality Coordinator with creating housing assignments and maintaining accurate occupancy records for summer conferencing event groups
• Assist Events & Hospitality Coordinator with the organization, distribution, and collection all summer residence hall room keys
• Assist with inspecting residence halls and other meeting areas used by guests before and after each event

4. Administrative Tasks

• Perform general clerical duties and maintain an electronic filing system
• Maintain inventory of department equipment/supplies
• Maintain the Events Master sheet to be communicated with Operations, Security, Marketing, and A/V
• Create weekly Events Management Meeting agendas to be sent out to attendees
• Maintain the Event Design Coordinator’s calendar, including all event set-ups, pick-ups, and drop-offs (including Operations as needed for complex setup needs)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Required.
• Must be fully admitted to a Master’s program at Benedictine College.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to plan, organize, and work with a team of co-workers.
• The candidate must be a self-starter, possess sound judgment and have very strong communication, critical thinking, computer literacy skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications and possess the aptitude to learn new computer software programs.

Compensation

• Full tuition waiver (books and fees not included) with completion and approval of Tuition Benefit Form each semester.

Experience

• This position is best suited for graduate students who are interested in pursuing professional opportunities in the field of event coordination, logistics, public relations, marketing, or management.

Competency Statements

• Accountability - Accountability looks at the extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.
• Accurate - Accuracy looks at the extent to which an individual’s work is correct and error free within company policies and guidelines
• Customer Oriented Customer orientation implies a desire to serve both external and internal clients by focusing effort on meeting the client’s needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust.
• Detail Oriented - Detail orientation looks at the ability of the individual to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant. This competency asks the question “How well do you?”
• Organized - Organizational skills looks at the ability of the individual to be structured and methodical in working skills. This competency asks the question “Is your working style neat and disciplined?”
• Time Management - Time management skills look at the ability of the individual to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.
• Working Under Pressure -Working under pressure looks at the ability of the individual to maintain composure when exposed to stress.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering F

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less F

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs O

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less F

11-20 lbs F

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs O

Over 100 lbs N

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