Job Posting Title:
Event Host, WCP (Student) ----
Hiring Department:
University Unions ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
15 ----
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer ----
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue ----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS ----
Job Details:
Purpose
The primary responsibility of the Reservations Office Event Host is to assist in coordinating and ensuring the successful execution of events in the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center (WCP). This position is integral in communicating with the event sponsors throughout all stages of the event planning process. Additionally, Event Hosts promote WCP and its services and opportunities to the campus community.
Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study
Responsibilities:
Assist in planning and programming events held in the Student Activity Center.
Provide building and event space tours to potential clients (student organizations and University departments) and be well versed in the amenities and services offered by the WCP.
Provide support to clients as they schedule reservations through the University Unions Online Reservations System and answer questions as they arise.
Communicate with event organizers and outside vendors to assist in coordinating their events.
Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling and data entry.
Support on-site events by checking in with clients and assisting with load in and load out.
Communicate event needs with other WCP departments including housekeeping, audio/visual, building safety and security, and maintenance.
Work on special projects to enhance the operations of the Reservations Office.
Assist in other areas of the WCP when called upon by other departments.
Maintain thorough knowledge of The University of Texas Institutional Rules and WCP Building Policies and Procedures.
Use a variety of software packages, including word processing, Outlook, Photoshop, event scheduling software (Mazévo), PowerPoint, etc.
Required Qualifications:
Must be a current student at The University of Texas at Austin and meet the University's student employment eligibility requirements, including enrollment in at least six (6) semester credit hours, unless otherwise eligible under University policy.
Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for exceptional customer service.
Ability to adapt to change and maintain composure as challenges arise.
Ability to manage conflict while remaining professional.
Approachable with a genuine interest in interacting with diverse populations.
Upon applying, please submit the following additional information:
Resume/CV
Weekly availability by day and date available to begin work
References or previous supervisor contact informaton
Your EID and classification (Senior, Junior, etc.)
Number of registered class hours & screenshot of most current class schedule
Other current on campus employment.
Federal work/study eligibility, if applicable
Salary Range
$11.00 per hour; 12-15 hours per week
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
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