Event Management Assistant at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida

Job Description:

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Event Management Assistant. - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Serves as primary point of contact onsite during events at the Student Union facilities.


• Ensures event runs smoothly.


• Follows Student Union and university policies and ensures clients follow all policies during their event.


• Greets and checks in with client regularly during the event.


• Ensures overall attendee and guest experience is exceptional by providing a high level of customer service.


• Works closely with the operations team onsite as needed for any client needs.


• Addresses any client needs and quickly resolves any issues that arise.


• Assists with making sure clients and guests have exited the building at the event end time.


• Directs student ushers to their stations during event.


• Works with student ushers to collect trash and lost and found in auditorium following events.


• Work with custodial staff to keep spaces clean. Contact custodial staff as needed to clean spills, restrooms, empty trash, etc.


• Handles any emergencies that occur.


• Assist in safety of event spaces by keeping in contact with onsite police officers and alerting them of any issues.


• Report any issues (client, maintenance, etc.) to union admin staff in a timely manner.

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Minimum Qualifications:A high school diploma and three years of customer service experience required.
Salary:$18 - $20 per hour.
College or Department:Division of Student Affairs: Student Union
Location:Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:Monday - Friday. Hours may vary, must be available to work weekends and nights.
Application Deadline: 2024-12-06
Special Instructions to Applicant: Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. Apply Now