Career Events Associate (Staff Wage)

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia Career Center (UCC) seeks a Career Events Associate to support events planning within the UCC Shared Services Team. The mission of the University of Virginia Career Center is to engage and support students in the discovery and pursuit of meaningful lives. Reporting to the Associate Director of Events & Marketing, the Career Events Associate will support career fairs and programs that foster career development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or combination of education, experience, and/or certifications in lieu of degree requirement.
3+ years of relevant experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Administrative experience.
Financial purchasing experience.
Customer service experience.

Nice To Haves

UVA affiliation or past UVA work experience is a plus.
Event planning experience

Responsibilities

Support all aspects of career events, including: coordinating program dates, securing locations, purchasing, materials prep, facilitating venue/space set-up, catering, parking, on-site registration, signage, A/V needs, security, supplies, promotional items, clean-up, etc.
Identify needs for events, maintain notes, checklists, and post-event debrief data.
Communicate event logistics to full Career Center team and works in tandem with Events & Marketing team, Career Communities and Employer Engagement in event planning.
Facilitate special projects as determined by the Assistant Director of Events & Marketing and the Senior Director for Strategic Planning and Initiatives (examples: assist with internal team retreats, planning meetings/processes, divisional priorities) and collaborates with UCC Shared Services Team members.
Other duties may be assigned.