Communication & Events Coordinator
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Job Description
Communication & Events Coordinator
Department: Admissions
Employment Detail: Permanent Full-Time
Applications received by June 30 2025 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Preference will be given to current Montana Tech employees
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health dental and vision insurance mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution partial tuition waiver and a wellness program.
DUTIES:
The Communication and Events Coordinator plays a vital role in the recruitment of new students to Montana Technological University by managing the campus visit program planning and managing all recruitment events hiring and supervising the departments student employees and assisting in implementation of visit and event communication campaigns using CRM software.
The ideal candidate for this position possesses excellent organizational skills with event planning experience strongly preferred. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are expected with public speaking experience a plus. A background in marketing and/or work in a higher education environment are desirable. Lastly the successful candidate will be a team player willing to step outside their comfort zone to help the team and able to maintain a positive attitude.
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Plan manage and evaluate all campus recruitment events both in-person and virtual including Tech Day open houses Registration Rally admitted student events Scholars Banquets and group visits from high schools.
Organize and plan personalized campus visits for prospective students.
Hire train and supervise the departments student workers who provide campus tours staff the front desk and help with other recruiting tasks.
Coordinate the student ambassador program.
Support admissions representatives in coordinating territory-based recruitment events.
Compose edit and manage visit and event email campaigns personal URL webpages and events calendar in CRM software.
Serve as the site host for the annual college fair hosted on Montana Techs campus.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Work in a team-oriented flexible and customer-service oriented manner fostering and maintaining strong relationships with program and University partners.
A somewhat flexible work schedule is required to accommodate occasional off-hour events.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree
- The ability to work a flexible schedule allowing occasional night or weekend events
- Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong office software aptitude with ability to quickly learn new applications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Marketing/PR experience
- Experience working in higher education environment
- Event planning experience
- Public speaking experience
- Copywriting experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The ability to lift up to 49 pounds
- Ability to stand for up to 2 hours
For full consideration application materialsmust be complete.
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Resume
- Contact information for3 professional references.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of claim veterans preference please complete the employment (veterans) preference form located on the employment page and email to emailprotected. You must includethe job title of the position in which you are applying.
To request an accommodation contact Cathy Isakson ; emailprotected
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veterans preference please complete the employment (veterans) preference form located on the employment page and email to You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
Employment (veterans) preference form
To request an accommodation for the application or interview please contact Cathy Isakson ;
Why Work at Tech
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.
In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
