The MEC Graduate Assistant will work with the MEC professional staff and campus partners to asst with all aspects of internal and external events. This year-round and highly focused customer service role reflects the significance of events in promoting a spirit of interdepartmental cooperation and building externalcommunity support.

Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

-University Event Planning and Development - work as a Junior Event Planner
-Assist the professional staff with the design, development, and implementation of arrangements for events.
-Assist with the preparation of needed materials for events.
-Coordinate with campus partners logistical event support needs such as police support, housekeeping, food service, and technology.
-Participate and assist during various day of event related activities from setting up to greeting guests and troubleshooting throughout -Deliver and set up materials at event locations on University grounds. Work cooperatively with all university departments to provide necessary physical support.
-Prepare and place necessary directional signage for events.
-At the request of the professional staff, order and/or contract special equipment or services for the events when needed (i.e. entertainment, lighting, various rentals.)
-Comprehensive University Space Utilization and Event Scheduling: Work cooperatively with the MEC scheduler to assist with room photos and layouts/diagrams
-During the summer, operate as the "Lead" Conference Assistant, working with a team to ensure a high level of customer service is delivered to clients and camp participants
-University Image Enhancement/Marketing through Events: Work with the professional staff to support and promote the need for and significance of internal University events and external conferencing events to the University community while establishing opportunities to promote Lewis University at outside events.

Bachelor's degree required. Must be enrolled in a Lewis University Graduate School program. Must be adaptable, possess initiative, self-motivation and be detail-oriented, Must be a strong communicator and deliver exceptional customer service. Possess an excellent knowledge of the English language, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Must be able to lift and transport heavier items for event set-ups. Must be skilled in computer usage and technology. Must be willing to work with flexible schedules involving evenings, weekends and holiday hours.

Interest in event planning, public relations and marketing is preferred.

Part-time; minimum of 20 hours per week; year round position. Evening, weekend and summer hours required.