Student Event & Office Assistant

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking a part-time Student Event & Office Assistant in Grand Junction, CO. You will assist with event planning in Classy, manage RSVPs, and help with day-of-event coordination from guest check-in to breakdown.

You will also support donor communications and office administrative tasks. The role involves training campus groups on Classy and Classy Live, assisting with donor thank-you letters and mailings, and keeping the database tidy.

Qualifications

• Assists with event planning using Classy fundraising software.
• Supports day-of-event coordination and guest check-in.
• Trains campus groups on Classy and Classy Live usage.
• Performs donor- related mailings and thank-you letters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event planning: create events in Classy, manage RSVPs, tag records.
• Aid day-of-event coordination: setup, greeting guests, breakdown.
• Support donor letters and mailings; assist with database cleanup.
• Provide general office support and answer calls as needed.

Skills

Event planning

RSVP management

Fundraising software (Classy)

Donor communications

Education

Currently enrolled CMU student

Tools

Classy

Classy Live

Job description

## Student Event & Office AssistantApply: CMU Main Campus, Grand Junction, CO: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR100394**FLSA Status:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE**At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. ***Colorado Mesa University Core Values*** **Love -**Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others **Dignity -**Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill **Courage -**Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities **Humility -**Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others **Resiliency -**Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity **Curiosity -**Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown **Power -**The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals**JOB DESCRIPTION*** Assist with event planning: creating events in fundraising software “Classy”, managing* RSVPs, tagging records with actions, helping with event invites, nametags, decorations etc.* Aid with day of event coordination: setting up, greeting and checking in guests, breakdown and final details.* Assist with the management, creation, execution of fundraising events using “Classy” and “Classy Live”.* Help Event and Engagement Manager train and educate campus groups about “Classy” and “Classy Live” event software.* Help with Davis House walk-throughs and event execution* Help with donor thank you letters and mailings.* Support database clean-up.* Perform administrative duties for the office: answering and directing phone calls, greeting visitors, helping with office coverage, database and address updates.* Other duties relevant to the job as assigned.*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* **DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.****HOW TO APPLY:**Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:* Cover letter (Optional)* Resume