Event Administrator Associate - Admissions Event Coordinator

Eastern Illinois University • Charleston, IL

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About The Position

Position Summary: Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a full-time Events Administrator Associate, for Admissions. This position will perform duties involved in all phases of planning, coordinating, and administering campus visit and admissions events. Responsible for the development and execution of visit programs and outreach initiatives designed to attract prospective and admitted students to Eastern Illinois University. Work is performed under administrative supervision and supports the functions of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Student Affairs, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in Events Planning, Conference Management, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or any other related field.
• Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Skill in scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to develop specific goals, plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in order to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems.
• Ability to utilize a CRM and Microsoft products

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience working in Admissions or a related higher education space would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for all university academic departments and student support services for all campus events, as well as for the University Web Team, Marketing & Communication, and Enrollment Management Operations for event promotion and webpage management
• Assist the Daily Visit Coordinator in advertising, training, and supporting all Student Ambassadors
• Manage operational budgets for visit programming
• Prepare and maintain appropriate periodic/special operations reports and surveys
• Develop and coordinate programs for special populations, including high school counselors, community college advisors, dual credit partners, etc.
• Utilize CRM to effectively manage the event system
• Provide superior follow up communication to internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and execute successful action plans that's support the annual Admissions Recruitment Plan
• Promote and adhere to the Mission of the University and employee handbook
• Perform other services as assigned by the Associate Director and/or Director of Admissions

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.
• Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.
• Dental Insurance: Dental plans available to meet your needs.
• Retirement Benefits: Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.
• Tuition Waivers: Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees