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Grand Rapids, MI - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Calvin University

Job Description

Job Title: Event Coordinator (FTE .5 up to 30-hr non-exempt)

Department: Admissions

Reports To: Associate Director of Admissions - Events

SUMMARY

This position serves in the Events areas of the Office of Admissions by assisting with event and group visit support. This position will run virtual on-campus group and overnight events and work directly with the Associate Director of Admissions - Events to collaborate extensively and build strategies together. This position works Tuesday Thursday and Friday in the office and remote Wednesday with the ability to change as schedules demand. This role will work for 9 months of the cycle with 1 month off in the winter and 2 months off in the summer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Serve as coordinator for the admissions event programs both virtual and in-person in collaboration with department leadership.

Coordinate event plans and needs with all participants to ensure all plans are executed of the highest quality and fill in as backup for heading events as needed.

Provide support to the events team overall to assist with group visits and other events that impact new student recruitment.

Lead the overnights program and organize all aspects to provide the best visit experience while working with the Residence Life team.

Work within Slate to manage updates and changes to event registration systems and regularly use the system to track registrations attendance and adjustments.

Assist admissions leadership team with various projects and responsibilities that enhance recruitment efforts for Calvin University.

Discuss policies and changes related to events by meeting with the Associate Director of Admissions - Events to evaluate the programs and initiate necessary changes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Student employee supervision may be as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - The position requires an associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. The position requires one to three years of related experience. Requires the ability to use specialized equipment.

  • ORGANIZATION- A demonstrated ability to organize and communicate complex information is . Visually represent event plans to create clarity and understanding among all participants.

  • COMMUNICATION SKILLS- This position requires the ability to explain complex plans and university policies to others identify needs and goals through active listening coordinate and assess the work of others and share information with others in written and verbal communication methods. This position also handles confidential information.

  • PUBLIC SPEAKING- As an event leader you will be the face of Calvin University in many events and should represent the mission and vision of Calvin effectively while engaging participants.

  • COMPLEXITY- This position requires the ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Instructions may be furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

  • DECISION MAKING/JUDGEMENT- Demonstrated ability to make judgement calls aligned with the university and department mission and vision regarding event management.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good communication organization and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Some college experience; preferably a degree.

Computer skills and knowledge of word-processing and Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work in this position is performed within routine office conditions usually without exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.

Using a keyboard to enter retrieve or transform data.

Ability to move materials and event supplies.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith learning and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including but not limited to race gender physical limitations class or religious perspectives.


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