OFFICE OF EVENT SERVICES

 Event Permitting Assistant

Event Permitting Assistant coordinates logistical aspects of event permitting for student organizations.  Located within Student Engagement’s Office of Event Services, this position serves the UF community by providing event management support.
 

 Area Specific Job Responsibilities

• Review, assign, and coordinate the review process for student organization event permits with appropriate campus units
• Provide guidance to student organizations regarding policies and procedures for events, event permits, and resources available
• Mange tabling permit requests, submissions, issues and questions that may arise
• Aide student organizations throughout the event permitting process including providing updates on permit status and noting resources that may be required for events
• Ensure student organization permits are fully processed prior to event date
• Complete all training requirements upon being hired in a timely fashion
• Ability to commit to working 10 or more hours per week
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate previous experience with customer service
• Proficient with verbal and written communication
• Demonstrate attention to professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain

Student Engagement Staff Member Responsibilities

• Be a current University of Florida full-time student in good standing with at least a 2.0+ GPA
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff.
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Establish an exemplary work ethic by being proactive, self-motivated, and dependable
• Participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
• Possess the ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays and academic breaks, as needed
• Act as an ambassador for all Student Engagement areas as well as the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources

For more information about this position contact StudentEngagementEmployment@ufsa.ufl.edu.