Event Coordinator 528976

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $44200 - Midpoint: $55300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization:830101 - Career Center Admin

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:The Event Coordinator oversees the implementation execution and follow-up for events hosted on- and off-campus. Creates invitations. Selects sites. Creates seating arrangements. Negotiates with florist caterers event space staff print shops etc. Manages on-site contract staff students and etc.

Additional Department Summary:Oversees all aspects of coordinating events and various special projects for the Career Center and/or the Career Center Satellite Offices database management regarding events and processing payments. Analyzes national career related trends to ensure that the Career Center events are appropriate for the needs of our students. Completes required training and promoting a safe hospitable and respectful workplace. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing enforcing and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree and some event planning or coordination experience; OR associates degree and two (2) years of event planning or coordination experience; OR high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of event planning or coordination experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. drivers license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a career center coordinating career fairs and events.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.