Coordinator, Events for Schools and Departments

Emory • Atlanta, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the logistics necessary to plan and execute conferences, meetings, and various types of special events for a school, department, or division. Interfaces with clients to plan events, and oversees their implementation. May conduct pre-event site/venue tours with potential clients. Recommends appropriate venue options based on the scope and specifications of the event. Liaises with catering vendors, Staging staff, and other parties participating in producing the event. Acts as a primary day-of-event representative to the client before, during, and after event. Tracks and monitors event expenses; may oversee event billing and payment processes. Performs other related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and four years of experience in planning, coordinating and conducting special events, or a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the logistics necessary to plan and execute conferences, meetings, and various types of special events for a school, department, or division.
• Interfaces with clients to plan events, and oversees their implementation.
• May conduct pre-event site/venue tours with potential clients.
• Recommends appropriate venue options based on the scope and specifications of the event.
• Liaises with catering vendors, Staging staff, and other parties participating in producing the event.
• Acts as a primary day-of-event representative to the client before, during, and after event.
• Tracks and monitors event expenses; may oversee event billing and payment processes.
• Performs other related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees