Campus and Community Programs Assistant

Position Summary

This part-time position is responsible for serving as setup/tear down coordinator and AV person for campus wide events; coordinating all rental items for events campus-wide; training students on set-ups, tear-downs, and other event related tasks; providing conference support presence at specified conferences, weddings and non-recurring special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate set-ups and tear-downs campus-wide
• Event preparations and event rep/AV person
• Schedule set-up staff
• Coordinate rental furniture/equipment/linens
• Maintain the set up equipment, supplies and inventory; (centerpieces, pads, pens, easels, etc.)
• Scrutinize set up instructions and request forms
• Inspect set-ups and clean-ups
• Ensure staff is available before, during and after events
• Required to check availability of tools needed for set-ups
• Interaction with all internal/external departments
• Update daily signage on all street entrances
• Prepare PowerPoint drawings for set-up crew
• Various duties related to the function of Hoover Park including opening, closing, scheduling repairs and maintenance
• Other duties as assigned or required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

Education: High School Diploma Required. Associates Degree or beyond preferred.

Work Experience: Prefer at least 1-year experience in a college or event environment utilizing exceptional customer service skills. Ability to quickly learn new processes and programs. Ability to work independently without close supervision and ability to make appropriate decisions and use good judgement. Well-developed communication skills a must.

Skills and abilities:

Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to lift 20-30 lbs. occasionally, stand for long periods of time and work indoor and outdoor events at various times of the year

• Must be able to operate in an environment that is fast paced and often stressful
• Must be able to maintain flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private, faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence, an engaged community, and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. Grounded in values of faith, excellence, integrity, service, and community, Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.