Graduate Assistant Conference and Event Services

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is actively seeking candidates for a Graduate Assistant for Conference and Event Services position. The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Event Services personnel in the day-to-day operations. This includes overseeing student workers, assisting with night and weekend event setups, and supporting the department with various administrative tasks. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the department's events and activities.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and take down events, portable chairs, staging, tables, pipe and drape, flooring, and other equipment for the successful execution of events.


• Supervise and train student workers to ensure a high standard of service is provided to clients.


• Operate equipment such as pallet jacks and scrubbing machines.


• Provide debris removal and other general labor and janitorial duties as needed.


• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair event equipment.


• Transport equipment to and from off-site storage as necessary.


• Assist students, clients, and university visitors as needed.


• Attend and participate in planning, training, and staff meetings.


• Assist with various department and organization projects and special assignments as needed.


• Report to work when scheduled, on time, in proper and clean uniform. Personal appearance and grooming must conform to the Conference and Event Services dress code.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Commitment:

• Graduate Assistant must be applied to and accepted at the University of Pikeville in a master’s program.


• Expected to work 20 hours per week each semester.


• Attend bi-weekly department meetings.


• Co-direct the event services work-study students.


• If unable to attend a scheduled event or needing time off, must notify direct supervisor.


• Nights and weekends are required.

Relationships: 

Position requires daily contact with co-workers, students, supervisor, employees of the institution, and vendors to answer questions, place orders, and ensure paperwork is completed. Communication occurs via email, fax, telephone, and in-person contact

Education/Skill Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.


• Ability to work evenings/nights and weekends.


• Previous experience in event setup or a related field preferred.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight schedules in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience in training, supervising, and evaluating students.

*Graduate Assistants receive tuition waivers of up to 6 hours of classes per semester, a monthly stipend, housing & a meal plan. The meal plan covers the actual number of weeks that classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters.

Important Notes: Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies, and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living, and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information for three to five professional references.