Event Coordinator - 529708

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Event Coordinator oversees the implementation, execution, and follow-up for events hosted on- and off-campus. Creates invitations. Selects sites. Creates seating arrangements. Negotiates with florist, caterers, event space staff, print shops, etc. Manages on-site contract staff, students, and etc. Plans, markets, implements, executes, follows-up, and budgets events occurring on and off campus for the benefit of the College (Student Social Events, CommUnity, Share the Love, graduation receptions, Family Weekend events, Student Leader Banquet, Student Advising events, Honors Day, etc.). Advises the College’s Student Executive Council and assists in their strategic goals in service to the College.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and some event planning or coordination experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of event planning or coordination experience; OR high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of event planning or coordination experience.
• Professionalism, organization, creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Project and timeline management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of audiences including faculty, staff, current students, prospective students, campus partners, donors, and parents.
• Ability to self-start with little supervision and to function independently while also working effectively and strategically as part of a team.
• Original and creative thinking skills in design and implementation of new and existing external events and activities.
• Ability to visualize the big-picture goals of the College.
• Budget management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and ongoing projects and determine appropriate priority for each.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions.
• Ability to operate under solid pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience with and understanding of University systems (Concur, Banner, Denny, p-card, procurement, accounts payable, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Oversees the implementation, execution, and follow-up for events hosted on- and off-campus.
• Creates invitations.
• Selects sites.
• Creates seating arrangements.
• Negotiates with florist, caterers, event space staff, print shops, etc.
• Manages on-site contract staff, students, and etc.
• Plans, markets, implements, executes, follows-up, and budgets events occurring on and off campus for the benefit of the College (Student Social Events, CommUnity, Share the Love, graduation receptions, Family Weekend events, Student Leader Banquet, Student Advising events, Honors Day, etc.).
• Advises the College’s Student Executive Council and assists in their strategic goals in service to the College.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level