Chapman University
Events & Communication Team Assistant
🇺🇸
Orange, CA
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$17
per Hour
💻
Communications
🗓️
August 3rd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Chapman University is hiring an Events & Communication Team Assistant. This role involves planning, promoting, and executing weekly events to foster community and engagement for residents at Davis & Harris and The K. The assistant manages event logistics, marketing, budget tracking, and social media to enhance the resident experience.
Highlights
- Plan, coordinate, and execute weekly resident events and programs.
- Manage event logistics including space reservations, supplies, and setup.
- Track and manage programming budgets with purchase requests and expense records.
- Create promotional materials and market events to boost resident participation.
- Build an inclusive community through intentional event programming.
- Collaborate with Residence Life staff, campus partners, and student leaders.
- Maintain programming calendars, event logs, and assist with post-event evaluations.
- Manage official Instagram accounts, engage followers, and grow digital community.
- Design marketing materials and assist in filming and producing social media video content.
- Required qualifications include minimal prior experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; federal work-study is required.
Events & Communication Team Assistant Full Description
Events & Communication Team Assistant
Posting Details
Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link | https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/40477
Job Number | SE219424
Job Number | SE219424
Position Information
Department or Unit Name | Residence Life
Position Headcount | 6
Position Title | Events & Communication Team Assistant
Academic Year | Academic Year 2026-2027
Term or Semester | All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? | Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range | $16.90 - $16.90
Pay Range Information | Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? | Orange
Approved Supervisor | Celina Davis
Supervisor Email | [email protected]
Position Headcount | 6
Position Title | Events & Communication Team Assistant
Academic Year | Academic Year 2026-2027
Term or Semester | All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? | Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range | $16.90 - $16.90
Pay Range Information | Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? | Orange
Approved Supervisor | Celina Davis
Supervisor Email | [email protected]
Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date | 08/24/2026
Projected End Date | 05/24/2027
Average number of hours per week | Up to 10 Hrs
Projected End Date | 05/24/2027
Average number of hours per week | Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
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ob Description Summary
The Events and Communication Team Assistant plays an essential role in fostering community and engagement at Davis & Harris and The K through creative and inclusive programming. This position is responsible for the planning, promotion, and execution of weekly events that enhance the resident experience.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Event Planning and Logistics Plan, coordinate, and execute weekly events and programs for our residents Reserve spaces, order supplies, and set up/take down event equipment and materials Ensure all event logistics are organized and executed smoothly and professionally Budget Management Track and manage an assigned programming budget Submit purchase requests and maintain records of expenses in compliance with university guidelines Marketing and Outreach Create promotional materials (flyers, posters, social media content, etc.) to advertise events Strategically market events to encourage strong resident participation and engagement Community Building Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment through intentional programming Develop events that reflect resident interests and promote community values Collaboration and Communication Work closely with Residence Life staff, campus partners, and other student leaders to coordinate programming efforts Participate in regular planning meetings and contribute to team brainstorming and evaluation sessions Administrative Support Maintain a programming calendar and event tracking log Assist with post-event evaluations and feedback collection Keep shared files and supply inventories organized and up to date Social Media Management Manage and curate content for the official Davis and Harris and The K Instagram accounts Engage with followers to build a positive and interactive digital community Brainstorm creative and strategic ways to increase reach, engagement, and storytelling Marketing and Content Creation Design flyers, digital signage, and other marketing materials to promote events, resources, and community updates Assist with filming, editing, and producing video content for social media platforms
Required Qualifications | Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn support process. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications | Affinity for working on simple arts and crafts projects (handmade posters, signage, etc.) Basic knowledge of graphic design for making digital flyers Advertising skills Communication skills Event planning skills
Special Instructions to Applicants |
ob Description Summary
The Events and Communication Team Assistant plays an essential role in fostering community and engagement at Davis & Harris and The K through creative and inclusive programming. This position is responsible for the planning, promotion, and execution of weekly events that enhance the resident experience.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Event Planning and Logistics Plan, coordinate, and execute weekly events and programs for our residents Reserve spaces, order supplies, and set up/take down event equipment and materials Ensure all event logistics are organized and executed smoothly and professionally Budget Management Track and manage an assigned programming budget Submit purchase requests and maintain records of expenses in compliance with university guidelines Marketing and Outreach Create promotional materials (flyers, posters, social media content, etc.) to advertise events Strategically market events to encourage strong resident participation and engagement Community Building Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment through intentional programming Develop events that reflect resident interests and promote community values Collaboration and Communication Work closely with Residence Life staff, campus partners, and other student leaders to coordinate programming efforts Participate in regular planning meetings and contribute to team brainstorming and evaluation sessions Administrative Support Maintain a programming calendar and event tracking log Assist with post-event evaluations and feedback collection Keep shared files and supply inventories organized and up to date Social Media Management Manage and curate content for the official Davis and Harris and The K Instagram accounts Engage with followers to build a positive and interactive digital community Brainstorm creative and strategic ways to increase reach, engagement, and storytelling Marketing and Content Creation Design flyers, digital signage, and other marketing materials to promote events, resources, and community updates Assist with filming, editing, and producing video content for social media platforms
Required Qualifications | Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn support process. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications | Affinity for working on simple arts and crafts projects (handmade posters, signage, etc.) Basic knowledge of graphic design for making digital flyers Advertising skills Communication skills Event planning skills
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? | Yes
Pre-screening Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
MAIN CAMPUS
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815
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9401 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618
© 2019 CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815
RINKER HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS
9401 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618
© 2019 CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Us
Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
[email protected]
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
[email protected]
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
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