Events Assistant Job at Northeastern University
About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions Events, the Events Assistant provides office support for the Undergraduate Admissions Unit, specifically the Events Team. They will support all event planning initiatives for the Events Team, from planning through post-event evaluation.
This position is expected to work on occasional nights or weekend will be required for on-campus programming and events.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Manage complex room reservations to ensure space is secured and properly set for all Admissions programming.
- Continue current and create new campus partner and external vendor relations necessary for preparing and hosting successful prospective and admitted student programs.
- Control the process of documentation and organization for the team.
- Serve as the data liaison for the admissions staff and college partners.
- Clearly communicate office needs and expectations when working with campus partners and external vendor partners, in addition to reviewing contracts and ensuring payments are being processed to all parties.
- Deliver significant customer service functions including visitor reception, phone and email coverage, and responds to admissions status-related inquiries by prospective students, their families and secondary school counselors. It is expected that this individual can identify when it is appropriate to escalate inquiries to management and provide assists in researching and responding to escalated issues.
- Provide support and receives assignments from other Admissions management team members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of college or associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of progressively responsible administrative support in a professional or college/university setting.
- Prior experience with events or space reservations preferred.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently to manage responsibilities.
- Strong computer skills necessary (Microsoft suite). Experience with both PC and Mac products preferred.
- Understanding of Slate and Social Tables beneficial.
Position Type
Marketing and Communications
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit
www.northeastern.edu/benefits
for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see
www.northeastern.edu/diversity
.
Please Note :
www.epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.