Job Description

Student Services Event Specialist

📍 Burlington, VT in office

💲 $15.00 - $25.00/hour DOE

🕒 Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM **A weekend day may be required on occasion for an event .

📅 Temporary Assignment: 9/28 through End of Year with possibility of extension.

Do you enjoy event planning, student engagement, and working in a fast-paced environment? We're seeking a Student Services Event Specialist to support student recruitment, retention, and campus events for a well-respected higher education institution in Burlington.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support recruitment events, including Open Houses, Information Sessions, and Admitted Student programs.
• Work closely with Admissions to connect prospective students with campus resources, faculty, and staff.
• Plan and facilitate orientation activities, alumni events, student engagement programs, and retention initiatives.
• Support summer programs, internships, and new student opportunity development.
• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for students, families, and visitors.
• Update websites, recruitment materials, and promotional content.
• Coordinate branded marketing materials and outreach efforts.
• Assist with commencement planning and event execution.
• Provide administrative support to Student Services leadership and staff.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong event planning, organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Marketing, design, or website maintenance experience.
• Experience working within a large organization.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating meaningful experiences that support student success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!