University Events Student Assistant

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an University Events Student Assistant to support the University Events team in planning, coordinating, and executing campus events. The role offers hands-on experience with event logistics, operations, and materials management on campus.

The position requires current enrollment as a degree-seeking FGCU student and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong organizational and communication skills, independence, and teamwork are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a degree‑seeking student at FGCU at hire and throughout appointment.
• Experience operating a computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including loading and organizing materials, décor, signage, and staging items.
• Provide hands-on support during events and assist the University Events team with event execution as needed.
• Prepare event materials such as name tags, signage, printed materials, and stationery.
• Organize and maintain University Events inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with luncheons, dinners, ceremonies, and other university events.
• Support the team with basic administrative and event planning tasks when not actively assisting events.
• Maintain event information in University Events systems.
• Perform other event-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Education

FGCU student (degree-seeking)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

University Events Student Assistant

Florida Gulf Coast University

Job Summary

The University Events Student Assistant supports the UniversityEvents team with the preparation and execution of universityevents. This position provides hands‑on experience in eventplanning, event operations, and event logistics while assisting with both day-to-day event preparation and onsite event support.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including loading,unloading, transporting, and organizing event materials, décor,signage, and staging items.
• Provide hands‑on support during events and assist theUniversity Events team with event execution as needed.
• Assist with preparing event materials, including name tags,signage, printed materials, stationery, and other event-relateditems.
• Organize and maintain University Events inventory, includingtracking event supplies, décor, equipment, and rental items.
• Assist with preparing and organizing items needed forluncheons, dinners, ceremonies, receptions, and other universityevents.
• Support the team with basic administrative and event‑planningtasks when not assisting with active events.
• Assist with maintaining event information and materials withinUniversity Events systems.
• Perform other event-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled as a degree‑seeking student at Florida Gulf CoastUniversity at hire and throughout the appointment and in goodconduct standing.
• Experience operations a computer and proficient with MicrosoftOffice (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Willingness to learn event management and schedulingsoftware.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to assist with the physical setup and breakdownofevents.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Dependable, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an EqualOpportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, orprotected veteran status.