The Utah State University Admissions Pathways & Engagement Department seeks a student-oriented individual to join our Events Team. The Event Coordinator will be primarily responsible for large scale recruitment events hosted on campus focusing on development and strategic planning for the Campus Tours for prospective students Group Tours and Junior Preview Day Programs. Attendance ranges from 50-700 prospective students and their families across the different events. This position requires excellent interpersonal logistical and organizational skills as the candidate will work with prospective students parents counselors USU departments vendors venues and other community members.
Recruitment at USU is a team effort. The successful candidate will be instrumental in creating meaningful experiences with USU that impact a students decision to enroll. Event attendance increases the likelihood that a student chooses USU and is a crucial enrollment management indicator. This position will assess and analyze event metrics explore ways to innovate and build relationships among all USU campuses departments and colleges. The candidate must be a self-starter and work well both independently and in a team. These events and activities advance USUs mission of recruitment and helping prospective students find their best fit at USU.
This position allows for flexibility in the work schedule and can accommodate slight variations to traditional business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. This position is eligible for hybrid remote work within the state of Utah with the primary office location in Logan Utah.
Strategic management implementation and yield (ROI) for Campus Tours for Prospective Students Group Tours and Junior Preview Days programs. More information on these programs on the USU Admissions Events website ( conception development planning and execution of the events.
Coordination and relationship building with staff and students across campus.
Development and oversight of operational components such as CRM software registration and scheduling.
Welcome participants and give presentations regarding undergraduate admissions information and academic scholarships for new students.
Oversee back-end logistics for campus tour events in the Salesforce CRM.
Proactively identify ways to enhance the tour experience for students and provide proposed solutions.
Participate in the following programs as a member of the Events Team:
Utah State University Leadership Conference
True Blue Days
Open Houses
Next Step Nights
Community Outreach
Mentor and train a team of students and staff on how to perform their assigned role at events. Perform assessment and analysis following the events to determine success of the events.
Develop Certification & Training program that is provided to all Student Ambassadors to provide campus tours to the guests.
Certify and train the Student Ambassadors in the Campus Tour Program.
Oversee and advise a small team of University Ambassadors (20 students).
Provide reportable grades for Student Ambassadors to receive credit for their course.
Review post-event surveys and counsel Student Ambassadors on event responsibilities.
Manage program budgets
Act as a liaison to other departments and community partners for the success of the programs including dining services venue selection and other logistics for the programs.
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Along with the online application please attach:
1. Resumeto be uploaded at the beginning of your application inthe CandidateProfile under Resume/CV
2. Cover letterto be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. This position requires moderate physical effort. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including lifting up to 25 pounds walking and standing.
Admissions Pathways & Engagement Mission
Our Department: We are committed to fostering meaningful and collaborative relationships built on dependability trust and mutual respect.
Our Campus Community: We strive to find solutions guided by integrity adaptability and perseverance.
Our Students: We believe in building a supportive atmosphere through helpful engagement while listening to concerns and seeking ways to serve the Aggie Family.
Our Goals:
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29800 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season.The Aggies long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in womens volleyball three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in womens soccer conference championships and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at or.
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In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring promotion transfer or termination based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal state or local law.
Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race color religion sex familial status disability national origin source of income sexual orientation or gender identity. Additionally the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.
In all circumstances Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Matthew Pinner Executive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Office Old Main Rm. 401D 1475 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322 | Cody Carmichael Title IX Coordinator Old Main Rm. 402D 1475 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322 |
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U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
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