STUDENT: Events Assistant

Title: STUDENT:
Events Assistant

Department: Business Services

Position Compensation: $12.00 per hour

Location: University Campus - St. Paul, Minnesota

Northwestern is a faith-driven community, unshakable in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

To assist the Event Services department in helping meet the needs of on-campus event groups and their participants.

• Provide assistance during a group’s use of the facility
• Communicate with and help guests, staff, faculty, and/or students needing assistance
• Provide a clean, safe environment
• Answer phones and direct emails as needed
• Assist in general administrative duties
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned

• Able to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Able to be adaptable and maintain order in the midst of many activities
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

• Independent & Teamwork:
  Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision
• Confidentiality:
  Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Technical Proficiency:
  Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software
• Written & Verbal Communication:
  Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills. Able to promote Northwestern in a compelling and engaging manner
• Punctuality & Initiative:
  Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities
• Background Check:
  Must pass background check as a condition of employment

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.