CPT Events Jobs
Events roles on CPT span event coordination, production logistics, and venue operations, all fields where your DSO can authorize work as integral to hospitality, communications, or business programs. CPT must be tied to a specific course or requirement, so confirm your program's policy before accepting an offer.
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The University Career Center (UCC) is looking for an exceptional individual to help develop, enhance, and implement a variety of UCC events and programs for a large campus department. This position provides the opportunity for hands-on, resume building experience in event coordinator and program management. Ideally the candidate will be able to start in early September and continue through the 2026-2027 academic year. In addition the ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and be an excellent communicator. They will also be a creative and innovative thinker with an interest in event and program development and coordination.
Job Description
50%-Administrative Projects:
- Support the administration and planning of UCC events and programs
- Generate event materials, such as nametags, table signs, maps, and other
- Support post-event data collection, organization, and reporting
- Maintain and update event employer contacts in Handshake
- General administrative support, including email, managing mail and shipped materials
- Oversite and organization of event materials and storage spaces
- Process event payments and deposits
40%-Events Support:
- Provide on-site support for 10-12 UCC events and programming, per semester
- Pre- and post-event task support
- Coordinating volunteers
- Troubleshooting employer questions
- Represent the UCC at employer and career-related events
10%-Miscellaneous:
- Maintain UCC event assets, including technology, signage, and other event support materials
- Other job duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Exceptional communication skills, as evidenced by application materials
- Must have Federal Work Study eligibility
- Experience in Microsoft Office, as evidenced by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Verified Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility. To check eligibility, submit a FAFSA form. For questions, contact the KU Financial Aid Office at financialaid@ku.edu or 785-864-4700.
- Ability to maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Canva
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of:
- Completion of the online application.
- Resume and cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references.
Application review begins Monday, August 17, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Megan Joy
megan.joy@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
12.00
Anticipated Start Date
Monday September 21, 2026
Posting Information
- Posting ID: 33421BR
- Department: University Career Center
- Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
- Reg/Temp: Temporary
- Employee Class: S-Student
Position Overview
The University Career Center (UCC) is looking for an exceptional individual to help develop, enhance, and implement a variety of UCC events and programs for a large campus department. This position provides the opportunity for hands-on, resume building experience in event coordinator and program management. Ideally the candidate will be able to start in early September and continue through the 2026-2027 academic year. In addition the ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and be an excellent communicator. They will also be a creative and innovative thinker with an interest in event and program development and coordination.
Job Description
50%-Administrative Projects:
- Support the administration and planning of UCC events and programs
- Generate event materials, such as nametags, table signs, maps, and other
- Support post-event data collection, organization, and reporting
- Maintain and update event employer contacts in Handshake
- General administrative support, including email, managing mail and shipped materials
- Oversite and organization of event materials and storage spaces
- Process event payments and deposits
40%-Events Support:
- Provide on-site support for 10-12 UCC events and programming, per semester
- Pre- and post-event task support
- Coordinating volunteers
- Troubleshooting employer questions
- Represent the UCC at employer and career-related events
10%-Miscellaneous:
- Maintain UCC event assets, including technology, signage, and other event support materials
- Other job duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Exceptional communication skills, as evidenced by application materials
- Must have Federal Work Study eligibility
- Experience in Microsoft Office, as evidenced by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Verified Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility. To check eligibility, submit a FAFSA form. For questions, contact the KU Financial Aid Office at financialaid@ku.edu or 785-864-4700.
- Ability to maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Canva
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of:
- Completion of the online application.
- Resume and cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references.
Application review begins Monday, August 17, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Megan Joy
megan.joy@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
12.00
Anticipated Start Date
Monday September 21, 2026
Posting Information
- Posting ID: 33421BR
- Department: University Career Center
- Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
- Reg/Temp: Temporary
- Employee Class: S-Student
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Get Access To All JobsEvents CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Which events job functions qualify as integral to a curriculum for CPT?
CPT is valid when the work directly relates to your declared major. Event coordination, production management, and sponsorship logistics typically qualify for students in hospitality, communications, or business programs. Roles in social media promotion or graphic design for events may qualify if your program includes those courses, confirm the exact function with your DSO before accepting.
Can I do CPT for a seasonal events employer like a festival or conference company?
Yes, but your CPT authorization is tied to specific dates and an employer name. Seasonal roles work as long as your DSO can authorize the exact employment period and the work qualifies under your program. If the festival rehires you the following season, you'll need a new CPT authorization, it doesn't carry over automatically.
How do I find events employers familiar with hiring CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified international hiring history so you can identify events companies that have navigated CPT and work authorization before. This matters because employers unfamiliar with the process often delay or withdraw offers when they see the paperwork. Targeting experienced employers significantly reduces that friction.
Does working full-time in events on CPT affect my future OPT eligibility?
It can. USCIS rules state that 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your eligibility for OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, which is fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that limit regardless of total duration. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT hours carefully across all authorizations.
What documentation does an events employer need from me to complete onboarding under CPT?
You'll need your I-20 with the CPT authorization endorsed on page two, naming the employer and the authorized dates. The employer must also complete Form I-9 and verify your documents through E-Verify if enrolled. Some events companies also request your offer letter back from you to confirm it matches the scope on your I-20 before your first day.