Event Coordinator AS7121

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The person in this position will be expected to consistently represent the College in a professional manner, always striving to provide an excellent guest experience. The Event Coordinator will support the Events Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing events for the College of Education, with a focus on alumni engagement and outreach. This role works on event logistics, budgeting, vendor coordination, and communication strategies to enhance relationships between the college, its alumni, students, faculty, and the community. The position will also assist with operational coordination related to events and building needs, including submitting facilities and building work orders and coordinating with facilities staff to ensure event spaces and college areas are properly prepared. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills to help execute successful programs that support the college’s mission.

Requirements

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Three years related work experience. Post-secondary education may substitute for experience.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully interact with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of common software (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and function positively in a busy environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to research a question to which the answer is not readily available.
• Ability to organize and plan events in a visually appealing and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Two years experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Support the Events Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing events for the College of Education, with a focus on alumni engagement and outreach.
• Manage event logistics, budgeting, vendor coordination, and communication strategies.
• Enhance relationships between the college, its alumni, students, faculty, and the community.
• Assist with operational coordination related to events and building needs.
• Submit facilities and building work orders.
• Coordinate with facilities staff to ensure event spaces and college areas are properly prepared.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED