SE - Event Support Assistant, Student and Family Engagement

Barry University; Miami Shores (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Barry University is seeking an as-needed student worker to provide operational and logistical support for events and programs coordinated by Student and Family Engagement. Responsibilities include setup/breakdown, moving materials, staff support, and post-event cleanup.

Schedules vary by department needs and may include daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Applicants must be enrolled students in good standing who can commit to full shift durations, including pre-event setup and post-event

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled Barry University student in good standing.
• Able to work flexible, as-needed assignments including evenings, weekends, and occasional mornings.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, and moving materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and breakdown of campus events and programs.
• Provide on-site event support including check-in, guest assistance, and material distribution.
• Help prepare event spaces, maintain supplies and equipment, and support event flow throughout programs.
• Perform post-event cleanup and ensure materials/equipment are stored and returned properly.
• Collaborate with staff, student leaders, campus partners, and vendors to ensure successful events.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Currently enrolled Barry University student

Job description

Job Summary

This as-needed student position provides operational and logistical support for events and programs hosted by Student and Family Engagement. Primary responsibilities include event setup and breakdown, moving and arranging event materials and equipment, event staffing, cleanup, and other event-day support. Work schedules will vary based on departmental needs and may include daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Students will clock in and out for assigned shifts and are expected to remain available for the full duration of any shift they accept, including required pre-event setup and post-event breakdown.

Essential Functions

Assist with the setup and breakdown of campus events, including arranging, transporting, loading, and unloading tables, chairs, tents, signage, supplies, and other event materials. Provide on-site event support by assisting with event operations, check-in activities, guest assistance, material distribution, and replenishment of event supplies. Support event logistics by preparing event spaces, maintaining supplies and equipment, and assisting with event flow during programs and activities. Perform post-event cleanup and ensure materials and equipment are properly collected, stored, and returned following events. Collaborate with Student and Family Engagement staff, student leaders, campus partners, and vendors to support the successful execution of events and programs.

Qualifications/Requirements

Must be a currently enrolled Barry University student in good standing. Must be available to work flexible, as-needed assignments throughout the academic year, including evenings, weekends, and occasional early morning shifts. Must be able to commit to the full duration of accepted event assignments, including required setup and breakdown time, and respond to scheduling requests in a timely manner. Ability to perform physical work, including prolonged standing and walking and moving event materials and equipment. Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills when interacting with supervisors, staff, students, families, and event guests.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Benefits

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.

Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.