Work Study Event Operations Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Work Study Event Operations Assistant Position Description

Department Information

University Events (UE) follows university priorities to plan, support, and execute meetings, events, and programs on campus. A one-stop shop operation, University Events coordinates the efforts of support areas on behalf of event sponsors. University Events provides a high level of customer service to event sponsors while managing limited space and other resources in service of the University mission.

Position Information

The Event Operations Assistant is responsible for organizing written event details and translating it into an easy-to-read format. The y will create visual diagrams for spaces as well as written instructions to allow the Operations Setup Crew to arrange a room to a specific design, including the technology.

Responsibilities include:

• Organizes event details in easy-to-follow ways
• Creates visual room diagrams from instructions
• Communicate with outside departments for deliveries
• Create daily work schedules
• Keep procedures up to date
• Prepare for future events
• Help record work hours and filing paperwork
• Help improve effectiveness and quality of area
• Train new student employees
• Other duties as assigned

This position gives great insight into event planning, and it allows a student to learn how to work independently but also as part of a team. If you are interested in gaining more computer skills, strengthening your organizational skills, and learning how to work in a large group of other students, this is the position for you!

Preferred Qualifications

• A reliable and responsible person who can work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to pay close attention to details as well as problem solve
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills and strong organizational skills

Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15.00-16.00

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05693P Open Date Close Date 10/31/2026 Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:

Shawn Buckley

eventops@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?

• Yes

• No

• • Work Study is a requirement for this position. Students who meet certain financial criteria may be awarded Work Study through financial aid. Have you been awarded Work Study as part of your financial aid package?

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide the dollar amount of your Work Study award. This information is available in your financial aid package. If you need to verify, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor or the Financial Aid Office at 508-531-1341 or finaid@bridgew.edu

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents