Student Employment - Health Sciences Central Reservations Event Assistants

Student Employment – Health Sciences Central Reservations Event Assistants

ECU Department of Student Life is currently seeking several Health Sciences Central Reservations Office Event Assistant Specialists. The Event Assistant Specialist position is a part-time position with clerical responsibilities that will work with and support the functions of the Health Sciences Student Center; including Office Assistants, Welcome Center Assistants, Event Assistants, and Central Reservations Office Assistants. Event assistant specialists are directly supervised by professional staff within the Department of Student Involvement & Leadership.

The Event Assistant Specialists are expected to fulfill the following general roles and responsibilities:

• Administrator: Complete all necessary paperwork, forms, tasks, and maintain logs as required. Attend scheduled shifts and know the staff manual protocols.
• Customer Service: Acknowledge and greet students, staff, faculty, and University guests. The Event Assistant Specialist will understand and utilize campus resources and departmental functions to work with faculty, staff, students, and guests of the University to connect each to resources as appropriate and assisting in navigating through campus. Keep the supervisor informed. Help create a welcoming environment.
• Clerical Aid: Be able to file records, maintain records/logs, answer telephone calls, and relay messages to the appropriate contact. Be able to operate common office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, calculators, and fax machines.
• Set Ups for Event Assistants: Be able to read operations reports and complete all setups and break downs for events. Safely lift and arrange tables, chairs, and other items required for set up completion. Break down tables, chairs, and other items throughout the university's student centers and Brody School of Medicine.
• Security: Provide for the safety of patrons during events, enforce facility policies and capacity, deter theft, and be knowledgeable of emergency evacuation/lock down procedures.
• Team Member: Attend all training sessions, support staff team, and help when needed. Maintain positive communication with staff and all Student Involvement & Leadership employees.
• University Representative: Serve as a positive role model. Serve the needs of students, staff, faculty, and University guests. Be mindful of social media tags/posts and represent Student Involvement and Leadership as well as East Carolina University positively.

As a result of being a student employee within the Division of Student Affairs, students will have the opportunity to gain the following competencies based on NACE Top Ten Skills Employers Seek and CAS Learning Domains:

• Effective Communication
• Accountability/Integrity
• Professionalism
• Cash Handling
• Problem Solving/Effective Reasoning
• Initiative
• Conflict Resolution
• Teamwork
• Adaptability/Resiliency
• Organization/Planning
• Technical Skills

Applicant should be prepared to work at Brody School of Medicine and Health Sciences Student Center, in addition to Main Campus Student Centers.

GPA Requirement - Minimum of 2.0

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) - Applicants should be enrolled as a student and be in good academic standing with East Carolina University, as well as local, state, and federal laws. Additionally, candidates must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.00.

License/certification required

Special Instructions to Applicant - Please upload your resume online as well as your Fall 2026 class schedule from the week-at-a-glance tool available via PiratePort. Please use your ECU email on your application. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a BACKGROUND CHECK. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required BEFORE THE START of the position.

Additional Instructions to Applicants - Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Nondiscrimination Statement - East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice/TTY) or ADA - View email address on click.appcast.io.

Eligibility for Employment - Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity - If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at View phone number on click.appcast.io or toll free at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
2. Additional Document #1

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter