Faculty Event Coordinator

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

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About The Position

The Faculty Event Coordinator will assist with managing research-related events that Faculty or Smith School Centers are hosting or involved with. This includes performing various administrative duties, managing travel and scheduling for faculty, Centers staff, and visitors, and consulting with Smith Programs and Events to plan and manage events, meetings, seminars, and/or conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of professional secretarial, clerical, coordinator, or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record-keeping.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service oriented with the ability to multi-task working on simultaneous events and multiple priorities at one time.
• A thorough understanding of event planning and management, including logistics, budgets, and event marketing.
• Ability to work as an individual or part of a team based on the needs of each event, program, or project.
• Excellent customer service skills working with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently or as part of a larger team to manage events, programs, and other projects with the ability to work autonomously.
• Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule with modified hours to support evening and weekend programs and events.
• Proven excellence in experience working with a variety of constituents: employers, staff, faculty, students, and alumni.
• Ability to maintain composure and ability to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines and deal with client changes.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, including the ability to interact with a variety of vendors on a regular basis.
• Proven experience successfully handling multiple events at different stages simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing research-related events that Faculty or Smith School Centers are hosting or involved with.
• Perform various administrative duties.
• Manage travel and scheduling for faculty, Centers staff, and visitors.
• Consult with Smith Programs and Events to plan and manage events, meetings, seminars, and/or conferences.

Benefits

• For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees