Hourly Student Employment - Central Reservations Office Assistant Event Specialists

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University is seeking several Central Reservations Office Assistant Event Specialists to support Student Life operations. This on‑campus, hourly role assists with event setup, guest greeting, and administrative tasks within the Student Centers and Brody School of Medicine facilities.

Ideal candidates are ECU students with at least a 2.0 GPA, good communication, and a willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be ECU students in good standing.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Comply with local, state and university policies.
• Part-time, hourly student employment with clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork, logs, and attend shifts; follow staff manual.
• Greet students, staff, and guests; connect them to campus resources.
• File records, answer calls, and operate standard office equipment.
• Read operation reports and set up/break down event spaces.
• Monitor safety, enforce policies, and assist with evacuations.
• Attend trainings; support team and represent ECU positively.
• Act as a positive university ambassador to students and guests.

Skills

Effective Communication

Accountability/Integrity

Professionalism

Cash Handling

Problem Solving/Reasoning

Initiative

Teamwork

Adaptability

Organization

Technical Skills

Job description

Position Details

• Advertising Department: STUDENT LIFE


• Academic Term/Year: FALL 2026/SPRING 2027


• Position Title: Hourly Student Employment - Central Reservations Office Assistant Event Specialists


• Posting Number: 08564


• Position Number: 08564


• Student Job Category: Student - Hourly Job


• Position Location: On-campus


• City: Greenville


• State: NC


• Number of Vacancies: 15


• Rate of Pay: $10.00/hourly


• FLSA Status: FLSA Non-exempt


• Will the position be subject to the CBC policy?: Yes

Job Description

ECU Department of Student Life is currently seeking several Central Reservations Office Assistant Event Specialists.

The Assistant Event Specialist position is a part‑time position with clerical responsibilities that work with and support the functions of the Student Centers; including Office Assistants, Computer Lab Assistants, Welcome Center Assistants, Student Ushers, Event Assistants, and Central Reservations Office Assistants. Customer service specialist are directly supervised by professional staff within the Department of Student Involvement and Leadership.

The position is 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 and 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.

As a result of being a student employee within the Division of Student Affairs, students will have the opportunity to gain the following competencies based on NACE Top Ten Skills Employers Seek and CAS Learning Domains:

• Effective Communication


• Accountability/Integrity


• Professionalism


• Cash Handling


• Problem Solving/Effective Reasoning


• Initiative


• Conflict Resolution


• Teamwork


• Adaptability/Resiliency


• Organization/Planning


• Technical Skills

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

Qualifications

• GPA Requirement: Minimum of 2.0


• Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.): Applicants should be enrolled as a student and be in good academic standing with East Carolina University, as well as local, state, and federal laws. Additionally, candidates must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.00.

Additional Instructions

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.

Application Period

• Open Date: 10/13/2026


• Close Date: 11/23/2026


• Open Until Filled: No

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].

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.