Events Coordinator

Highlands College • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Events Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of Highlands College events. This role helps ensure that every event reflects excellence through detailed logistics, creative collaboration, and exceptional hospitality, while maintaining alignment with the mission and values of Highlands College.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Warm and hospitable, able to engage with guests, retaining details for future visits. Ability to interact with guests professionally and effectively.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management, ability to multitask, and capability to prioritize duties to ensure all things are completed in a timely manner.
• Must be able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrate critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail in providing an exceptional experience for guests for the Office of the President.
• Affirm and uphold the Statement of Faith, core values and DNA of the College, exemplifying all by word and lifestyle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to apply technology and innovation to improve efficiency and solve problems.
• Exposure to and passion for Highlands College and Church of the Highlands’ vision.
• Knowledge of all essential aspects of Highlands College.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, logistics, and execution of high-quality events, ensuring excellence in every detail.
• Assist with planning and executing college events, including but not limited to: Highlands College Snapshot Welcome Week Chancellor’s Breakfast Family Weekend Veterans Day Celebration Leadership Conference Commencement Ceremony The Torch Awards In-Residence Day
• Develop detailed timelines, playbooks, and schedules for each event.
• Collaborate on event themes, décor, and creative elements.
• Assist with special projects as requested. (i.e. Summer Camps)
• Assist with event budgets, including expenses, credit card charges, check requests, reimbursements, and vendor payments.
• Keep internal teams and key stakeholders informed throughout the event planning and execution process to ensure alignment across the College via electronic task management systems.
• Other reasonably related duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed