Specialist, Conferencing & Events

Job Details

Specialist, Conferencing & Events
Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Specialist, Conferencing & Events

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 43R000 - Engagement & Outreach

Division: 3R1000 - Communications and Brand Management

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

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

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G20

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Jesse Hood

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Conferencing and Events Specialist plans, coordinates and implements conferences, events and other programs held at Eastern Kentucky University.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required

Experience: Two years of directly related experience is required. Experience must include large event planning and knowledge of collegiate event scheduling

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 65% - Coordinates event logistics, which includes but is not limited to, contacting vendors, scheduling, preparing contracts and work orders, monitoring the event budget, providing staff, and marketing the event. - (Essential)
• 25% - Liaisons for the administration of events by conducting pre-event counseling with clients, ensuring ongoing communication regarding the event status, and completing post-event activities as needed. - (Essential)
• 10% - Ensures the effective operations of Conferencing & Events by completing other duties as assigned. Oversees special university projects as needed. - (Essential)

Sponsorship:

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes