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Evening Support Staff SDMA, Per Diem

Employer
Fairfield University
Location
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Nov 6, 2024

Job Details

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

The evening support staff provides essential administrative and operational support during evening hours to ensure smooth and efficient office operations. The support staff will assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of evening events for the Office of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs. This role is a per diem position that requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual who can handle multiple tasks efficiently and provide excellent customer service to students.

Responsibilities Breakdown
1. Evening support
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for students during evening hours.

  • Collaborate with daytime staff to ensure the continuity of ongoing projects and tasks.

  • Act as the onsite event manager during evening events.

  • Provide support and guidance to event organizers and attendees.

  • Address and resolve any issues that arise promptly and effectively.

2. Reservation and Service Management
  • Process and manage reservation requests using the Event Management System (EMS).

  • Ensure accurate scheduling and confirmation of event details.

  • Ensure event needs are met effectively.

3. Event and Building Activity Awareness
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the event schedule and building activities.

  • Monitor the daily operations to anticipate potential conflicts or issues.

  • Inform relevant staff and stakeholders about scheduled events and activities.

4. Perform Other Duties as Assigned
  • Assist with various administrative and operational tasks as needed.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of event planning processes.

  • Other duties as assigned by assistant director and director.

Supervision:
The Evening Support Staff will report directly to the Assistant Director for Student Success & Belonging.

Qualifications:
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Ability to work evenings starting at 5pm

Category:

Academic - Staff

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Company

 Fairfield Univesity

Our scenic, 200-acre campus is situated on the Connecticut coastline, just 60-minutes away from the heart of Manhattan and less than a mile from the beaches of Long Island Sound. But it’s more than just our surroundings that make our campus unique — it’s our commitment to each and every student’s personal and professional growth and their journey to becoming individuals of purpose.

Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a modern, Jesuit Catholic University rooted in one of the world’s oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions. With campuses located in Fairfield, CT Bridgeport, CT, and Austin, TX, we strive to create a workforce that is rich in skill, knowledge, and pride in our work. Members of the Fairfield University community exhibit mutual respect, compassion, and inclusivity, aspiring to be a welcoming environment representative of an ever-changing and diverse global populace. As our University rises in national prominence, we are committed to fostering a healthy workplace and lifestyle for our employees. At Fairfield, the future is filled with opportunities as limitless as your potential, and they all begin with you.

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