Oakland Center Event Coordinator

Oakland University; Rochester, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI, seeks an event support assistant for casual/temporary work. Position is 19 hours per week with no benefits and flexible evenings/weekends alignment with events.

Starting Dates and duties help with events, office tasks, and client interactions among students, faculty and staff. Basic computer skills are required, and prior event planning is valued.

Qualifications

• Two years of college completed.
• Two years event planning experience.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with events, office tasks, and client interaction.
• Support event planning and on-site coordination.
• Coordinate with students, faculty and staff during events.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Two years of college

College degree

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this position.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Casual

Job Category

Job Category Casual /Temporary

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

Flexible schedule to align with events, may include a few evenings and possible weekends.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 19

Position Information

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date

Employee's Effective Start Date 10/26/2026

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type.

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college
• Two years event planning experience
• Basic computer skills

Desired Qualifications

College degree
Extensive customer service
Three years or more event planning and execution of small and large events (experience to include work with scheduling and client interaction)
Excellent communication skills

Position Purpose

To assist with events, office task and client (students, faculty and staff) interaction within the building.

Job Duties

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/28/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309
248-370-2100