• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $30 - $40 per hour

Position Summary

The Commencement Coordinator (Short-Term Casual) will support the Commencement Team in the Office of the President on assigned administrative needs for the annual Commencement ceremony.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support related to events (excel list management, nametag development, inventory of supplies, printing and sorting materials, etc.)
• Provide Commencement Day planning and coordination support including onsite arrangements
• Makes deliveries and pick-ups to/from other CU departments as needed in addition to managing pick-ups from University affiliates
• Organize Commencement Day preparatory materials, including volunteer gear, printouts, gift bags and staff binders
• Ensure meeting and event spaces are properly set up, clean and organized
• Assist in some volunteer recruitment and management
• Collaborate with several University contacts and facilities on commencement week signage needs
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalency required 

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility for early or evening hours
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in basic computer skills, i.e., word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, web sites, and creating/updating databases
• Maintain confidentiality and handle themselves in a professional manner at all times
• Must be responsible and dependable (i.e., report to work and/or events as scheduled)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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