Student - Event Planner

Title: Student Help
- Event Planner
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality

The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is the largest student employer at Illinois State University. We provide the campus community and guests with high-quality and professional event services and dining experiences in a variety of settings dedicated to enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community. Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is committed to providing an outstanding dining experience for students, faculty, staff and guests in all of our locations.

The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food, and superior service, by trained and caring student and professional staff. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members while we foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.

• Assist in scheduling, using Caterease, for Registered Student Organization events in the Bone Student Center.
• Act as office receptionist.
• Assist RSO's in planning events, including but not limited to; room layouts, operations and production needs, and day of event schedules.
• Provide room diagrams for clients and operations staff using Social tables software.
• Approve use agreements, set reminders and follow up with clients to confirm details of event.
• Handle and complete web requests.
• Special projects as assigned.
• General clerical duties as assigned.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

$15.25/hour

• Currently enrolled as a part-time or full-time student, maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Candidates must be in academic and judicial good standing
• Priority given to candidates with multi-semester availability.

• Previous customer service experience
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to multi-task, organize, and pay close attention to detail
• Effective time management skills, with an emphasis on punctuality and reliability
• Ability to work closely with others on a team

5-10 hours per week during normal business hours

• Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
• Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
• Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

January 2027

Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List, and Other (Spring 2027 Class Schedule)

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources.

A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at…