Student Events Coordinator (Temp - Student)

University Of Michigan; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a Student Events Coordinator for an hourly position aimed at providing support to the University Unions & Events team. The role demands excellent customer service skills alongside collaboration with student organizations to ensure successful event planning and execution. As a current UM-Dearborn student, you will engage with clients while managing logistics, communications, and details related to various events on campus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Google Suite, MS Word, Excel is essential.
• Excellent professionalism and customer service skills are required.
• Must be able to attend mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Support event planning for student organizations.
• Manage client communications for event details.
• Assist with daily event management tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaborative Spirit

Education

Currently enrolled UM-Dearborn student

Tools

Google Suite

MS Word

Excel

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Student Events Coordinator (Temp - Student)

This is an hourly position for current and incoming UM-Dearborn students (work-study preferred, but not required).

• Support the University Unions & Events team by providing excellent customer service to clients interested in planning meetings and events on campus
• Welcome and thrive in a highly collaborative, supportive team environment
• Demonstrate ability to deliver timely, highly accurate communication to customers and colleagues
• Assist student organizations in planning events by providing the facilities, services, and resources needed to make their events run effectively and efficiently
• Willing to learn and utilize event planning best practices, using them collaboratively in designing optimal satisfaction for all University Unions & Events guests
• Collaborate with catering team, University Ambassadors and Building Managers, and Event Services/Operations team as needed to support the team in delivering an experience that exceeds your customer's expectations
• Reserve meeting spaces across campus for student organizations and send confirmations to clients and campus services, as needed
• Communicate professionally with clients by phone, email and in person to ensure a quality program planning experience from start to finish
• Communicate scheduled event details with University Unions & Events and UM-Dearborn colleagues and stakeholders that support guest safety, security and detail accuracy
• Compile accurate set-up, furnishings and audio-visual equipment details on reservations for University Center and Fairlane Center clients in 25Live
• Greet client on day of event and communicate any necessary changes/updates to staff as necessary
• Assist with daily event management such as unlocking rooms, setting up audio-visual equipment, setting up rooms, etc. as necessary
• Review future reservations for completeness, accuracy and potential issues
• Generate reports and other data as required
• Create room set-up diagrams in Microsoft Visio
• Communicate with clients about the University's policies and procedures and be familiar with appropriate campus alternatives to meet their event planning needs if necessary
• Assist with policy and resource development that would help the University Unions & Events team better serve the UM-Dearborn community
• Other duties as assigned to support the University Unions and Events team

Required Qualifications*

• Currently enrolled UM-Dearborn student in good standing
• Knowledgeable in Google Suite, MS Word, Excel and other Microsoft software
• Excellent professionalism, customer service and communication skills
• Above standard attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work well with minimum supervision
• Able to exhibit a cooperative spirit in working with peers, supervisors, clients, and guests
• Demonstrated willingness to look for and take on new projects as they appear
• Be well educated about all University and community activities
• Act in accordance with all policies and procedures outlines in the Student Employee Handbook and other University of Michigan-Dearborn policies
• Must be able to attend mandatory training the week of August 17, 2025

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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