Commencement Assistant- Temporary

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Commencement Assistant Temp will work with the academic office, registrar, and other CUWAA team members to ensure high-caliber commencement ceremony customer service and support. Duties include answering calls, following up on emails, and online ticket management. This is a temporary position.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Email and phone communication with students and guests regarding ceremony details, accommodations and ticket requests
• Seating and signage logistics planning.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to both lead and manage a high-achieving team in a fast-paced environment
• Member of a Christian congregation; CUWAA gives preference in hiring to members of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree preferred
• Three years experience working in an office setting

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience.

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.