Student Services Event Specialist - Burlington, Vermont

Westaff; Williston (VT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Westaff is seeking a Student Services Event Specialist to support student recruitment, retention, and campus events for a higher education institution in Burlington, VT. The role is a temporary assignment with flexible hours and a schedule Monday through Friday, with some weekends as needed.

The position emphasizes coordinating Open Houses, information sessions, orientation activities, and alumni events, while collaborating with Admissions and campus partners to connect students with resources.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong event planning, organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support recruitment events, including Open Houses, Information Sessions, and Admitted Student programs.
• Work closely with Admissions to connect prospective students with campus resources, faculty, and staff.
• Plan and facilitate orientation activities, alumni events, student engagement programs, and retention initiatives.
• Support summer programs, internships, and new student opportunity development.
• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for students, families, and visitors.
• Update websites, recruitment materials, and promotional content.
• Coordinate branded marketing materials and outreach efforts.
• Assist with commencement planning and event execution.
• Provide administrative support to Student Services leadership and staff.

Skills

Event planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Proofreading

Multi-tasking

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Student Services Event Specialist

Burlington, VT in office

$15.00 - $25.00/hour DOE

Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM A weekend day may be required on occasion for an event.

Temporary Assignment: 9/28 through End of Year with possibility of extension.

Do you enjoy event planning, student engagement, and working in a fast-paced environment? We're seeking a Student Services Event Specialist to support student recruitment, retention, and campus events for a well-respected higher education institution in Burlington.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support recruitment events, including Open Houses, Information Sessions, and Admitted Student programs.
• Work closely with Admissions to connect prospective students with campus resources, faculty, and staff.
• Plan and facilitate orientation activities, alumni events, student engagement programs, and retention initiatives.
• Support summer programs, internships, and new student opportunity development.
• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for students, families, and visitors.
• Update websites, recruitment materials, and promotional content.
• Coordinate branded marketing materials and outreach efforts.
• Assist with commencement planning and event execution.
• Provide administrative support to Student Services leadership and staff.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong event planning, organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Marketing, design, or website maintenance experience.
• Experience working within a large organization.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating meaningful experiences that support student success, we'd love to hear from you.