Events Planner & Coordinator

University of Maryland Eastern Shore • University of Maryland Eastern Shore, MD

2d • $53,940 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Auxiliary and Business Services invites applicants to apply for a full-time, exempt, position with benefits. The position will report to the Director of Auxiliary and Business Services. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is expanding its auxiliary operations with revenue producing campus events and facility rentals. This strategic objective requires a strong partnership with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and the community. The position requires entrepreneurial skillsets to generate new and sustainable revenues, and develop and expand the office to build capacity for future growth opportunities. The expectation is that, as an auxiliary operation, this position will annually generate the revenue to support the operation which includes all expenses of the operation to include salaries of the operation. The potential incumbent must have leadership and expertise in planning and coordination of formal affairs, social events, and recreational activities; marketing campus facilities and services, soliciting and creating new event rental business, and sales presentations, and providing consultation for departmental events. The ability to manage and maintain the campus event management system, and the event calendar.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience is necessary.
• Three years of experience in a similar or related capacity including an overnight camp environment, youth camp, event planning, promotions, etc.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to deliver services in an environment where there is an emphasis on customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to generate revenues for a conference and events operation.
• Ability to enter, retrieve, and manipulate data on a computer.
• Ability to learn and manage room scheduling software.
• Strong ability to multitask is required.
• Ability to explain University policy, procedures, and practices in difficult situations.
• Must be able to give and receive advice and opinions and interact with individuals in situations requiring sensitivity and tact
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including the ability to lift 20 pounds; to reach above shoulder; and to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move from building to building and to visit off-campus sites.
• Must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordination of formal affairs, social events, and recreational activities
• Marketing campus facilities and services
• Soliciting and creating new event rental business
• Sales presentations
• Providing consultation for departmental events
• Manage and maintain the campus event management system
• Manage the event calendar

Benefits

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year)
• Paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

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