Student Assistant - UREC Event Assistant

Inside Higher Ed; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution located in Carrollton, Georgia seeks a Student Assistant - UREC Event Assistant to facilitate events and manage A/V setups. Ideal candidates are University of West Georgia students with strong customer service skills and the ability to lift 40 lbs. This part-time, temporary role provides opportunities for skill development and flexible scheduling, making it an excellent fit for student life.

Qualifications

• Must be a current University of West Georgia student enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours and maintaining at least a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down events in the Campus Center's ballroom and meeting rooms.
• Manage and set up audio/visual equipment.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Work closely with campus partners and high-profile campus-wide events.

Skills

Customer service skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Current University of West Georgia student

Tools

A/V equipment

Job description

Job Title

Student Assistant - UREC Event Assistant

Location

UWG Recruiting Location

Job ID

292974

Employment Type

Temporary, Part‑Time

Seniority Level

Internship

Job Summary

The Event Assistant is an SA I (Student Assistant) position within University Recreation (UREC). Students in this position are provided with many opportunities to develop their skills in customer service, A/V equipment, teamwork, and arranging event setups. Students are given the opportunity to advance to SA II after a semester of working as an event assistant while working with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down events in the Campus Center's ballroom and meeting rooms
• Manage and set up audio/visual equipment
• Provide exemplary customer service
• Work closely with campus partners and high‑profile campus‑wide events

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current University of West Georgia student enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours and maintaining at least a 2.5 cumulative grade‑point average.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Technical knowledge.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Walking, standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, and/or lifting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comfortable with A/V equipment (projectors, wall panel, floor panel, laptops, etc.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50).