Position Summary
The University Events Coordinator is a fulltime professional position with the primary responsibility of assisting with event intake function of University Events on CMUs Mount Pleasant campus. The Coordinator manages the website and the daily triage of event inquiries to include event processing and reporting support for event production and logistics to serve the CMU campus community.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferably in areas directly related to any of the following areas of study: marketing recreation sports management hospitality hotel management or event planning and project management. Experience working in event planning and/or production preferably in a university environment. Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal relations with faculty staff work associates and clients. Demonstrated ability to organize and manage student personnel. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and ability to project a positive attitude. Computer expertise and excellent telephone and communication skills. Weekend and evening hours required. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in program management event and project management marketing and facilityusage management at a university. Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts principles and practices of event management. Highly developed interpersonal communication skills including social perceptiveness and diplomacy with individuals at all levels in person in writing or by telephone.
Required Experience:
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