"Event Specialist, Student Event Mgt"

Job Details

Event Specialist, Student Event Mgt
Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Coord SL&FYE, Stu Event Mgt

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77R100 - Student Life Auxiliaries

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 44

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Jesse Hood

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Coordinator serves a member of the Student Life & First-Year Experience (SL&FYE) team. Primary responsibilities include facility reservations for registered student organizations, the Powell Student Center, and Powell Plaza; coordination of events and planning logistics; managing and maintaining department technology. This position also assists with the management of the Powell Student Center, marketing for the department, and event coverage. They provide support to all SL&FYE areas as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education or related field is required.

Experience: One year of program management experience.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 50% - Coordinates the facility reservations for the Powell Student Center, Powell Plaza spaces, student organizations (RSOs). Assist with management and maintenance of department technology. Assists with the management of the Powell Student Center. - ()
• 30% - Coordinates event planning logistics for Powell Student Center and Powell Plaza spaces, and with RSOs (in relation to their reservations). Provide event coverage as needed for department, RSOs, and building. - ()
• 20% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - ()

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/event-specialist-student-event-mgt-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states