Events Expert; EH

Position: Extra Help - Events Expert (EH26-050)

Pay Range

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$21.45/hr - $23.49/hr

Extra Help - Events Expert (EH26-050) Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Extra Help - Events Expert (EH26-050). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why

SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University’s presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What

You Will Do

• The position serves as an expert in space utilization and meeting client needs as well as utilizes their technical knowledge to manage lighting and sound systems, and for set‑up and maintenance of technical equipment from microphones to projectors for the Morris University Center, the Student Success Center, and other areas reserved by Event Services.
• The Event Expert is a client’s problem solver and provides technical advice in the planning/coordination of events and determines catering needs in popular spaces such as the Meridian Ballroom, Goshen Lounge, Conference Center, and all other event spaces.
• The position assists in training the student workers required during the event process to be customer service oriented and problem solvers.
• The Event Expert is also responsible for the preparation, maintenance, operation and repair of equipment and materials for events.

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
  • Professional work experience in event coordination.
  • College course work in any discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
    • 60 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
    • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

Supplemental Information Application Materials And Information

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full‑time and part‑time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

About Extra Help Positions

Extra Help job listings typically close three days after the opening date, unless specified in the closing date. Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within the university. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked.

Workdays and hours may vary according to departmental requirements. Extra Help employees do not receive SIUE benefits, holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave.

Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30‑calendar‑day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900‑hour employment cycle in a new position if available. Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with SIUE, including your position on and Civil Service register.

There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.

Illinois Residency Requirement

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out‑of‑state candidates…