About this role
Position available January 2027
Grand View University aspires to serve a varying, multi-faceted community of learners - students, faculty, and staff - in a welcoming environment so that each learner can achieve their fullest potential. Our objective is to foster and sustain a campus environment free from imbalance and/or bias, while also preparing students called and empowered to serve the neighbor so that all may flourish. At Grand View University, we adhere to the Lutheran tradition of being r ooted and open; we value differing beliefs, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome and affirm the thoughts and experiences each distinct member brings to our community.
Conferencing Graduate Assistant
This is an on-campus position, and the graduate assistant must be enrolled full-time in a Grand View University graduate program.
Compensation & Hours
- 20 hours/week graduate assistantship (fall and spring semesters)
- $4,000/semester (fall and spring)
- Up to 35 hours May, June and July (hourly rate as a full-time summer worker, no summer graduate classes)
- 100% tuition remission for Grand View's graduate program
- Days off when classes are not in session during academic year. Ex) MLK Day, Fall Break, Spring Break
Essential Functions of Job:
- Assist the Director of Conferencing in room set-up for conferences and events scheduled on campus (moving furniture, room preparation, A/V technology, etc.).
- Assist clients with room setup/changes and troubleshoot technology issues in conference spaces.
- Manage the Student Center schedule for all internal meetings and events including responding to requests, coordinating details, and catering.
- Administration of parking waivers, ticket, and appeals, and provide support to the Parking Committee.
- Perform various administrative tasks associated with the needs of the Conferencing department, including expense management.
- Oversee/assist with the summer intern housing program by coordinating with summer interns about their application, room assignments, check-in/out procedures along with the Summer Conferencing Assistants
- Oversee/assist with assigning summer camp/intern cleaning responsibilities including cleaning rooms and laundry
- Greet and direct visitors and answer general university questions in person and via telephone at the Welcome Center.
- Maintain office equipment and ordering of supplies.
- Approve signs for posting on campus bulletin boards.
- Supervise and train work-study students, coordinate scheduling, delegate duties, etc.
- Assist in daily upkeep of Student Center lounge, lobby and conference spaces.
- Point of contact for Employer Table Requests: respond, manage and submit invoices.
- Prepare and type correspondence and other documents as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- Physical demands – lifting up to 30-50 pounds. Requires frequent moving/carrying and set-up/tear down of tables, chairs, and other furniture.
- Requires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.
- Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position.
- Must handle diverse work problems on a daily basis.
- Night and weekend hours will be required based on events.
All applicants must apply through our online application system.
A pre-employment background check is required.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move equipment and furniture is required (various weights and sizes, occasionally up to 50 lbs.)
- Night and weekend hours will be required based on events
- Verbal and written communication skills are required
- Must work well independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic