"Student-Led Events Coordinator"

Student-Led Events Coordinator

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Student Affairs and Services

Type:
Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4964P

Home Org Name: Student Involvement

Division Name: Student Affairs

Job Class Code: AE32

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

Do you get excited about student leadership and the buzz of well-executed events? Are you a behind-the-scenes powerhouse who thrives on mentoring students and helping their ideas come to life?

Student Involvement at Auburn University is on the hunt for a dynamic, student-centered professional to serve as our next Student-Led Events Coordinator!

In this role, you'll advise and guide the University Program Council (UPC)-Auburn's student programming board-through every stage of planning large-scale, high-impact events. You'll help them develop leadership skills and deliver programs that shape the Auburn student experience. You'll also manage event logistics, budgets, risk management protocols, university approvals, vendor relationships, and internal processes to ensure every program runs smoothly and meets university guidelines. Your ability to keep the wheels turning behind the scenes is what helps our students shine in front of their peers!

This is more than a job-it's a chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while keeping your evenings full of energy, excitement, and creativity!

Essential Functions

• Advise student leaders and oversee the development, planning, coordination, promotion, execution, and evaluation of student programs, events, and opportunities
• Provide oversight and comprehensive guidance to the various student programming committees within the University Program Council, which is Auburn's student programming board
• Attend and oversee frequent late evening and occasional weekend events
• Supervise a graduate student staff member when available
• Advise approximately 80 student leaders in coordinating successful events
• Ensure university policies and procedures are followed in all programs, events, and opportunities
• Manage and oversee programming budgets and financial business, ensuring timely handling of all business and securing all required paperwork prior to events
• Manage the digital submission of events to multiple platforms for event submission and approval
• Implement and manage risk management policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all appropriate policies and procedures
• Build and manage effective relationships with event vendors and suppliers
• Develop and coordinate effective outreach, marketing, and training strategies and materials for student programming events and opportunities
• Inspire and increase student body interaction in programs, events, and opportunities
• Train and advise student leaders to effectively lead their organization and programs
• Participate in staff trainings and meetings
• Serve as a resource to students and staff from other student organizations and campus partners on event planning best practices
• Collaborate with campus partners on student-focused initiatives
• Serve on university committees for student-related issues
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position requires an applicant willing to work late hours, including frequent nights and weekend events.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Level I

• Bachelor's degree

Level II

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience OR
• Master's degree

Level III

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience OR
• Master's degree plus 2 years of experience

Scope of Experience: Experience in student affairs administration, student programming, orientation, or related field.

Salary typically ranges from $38,100 to $50,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Personnel Services or a related field.
• Prior experience in program planning and event management
• Prior advising experience with student-run programs and/or organizations
• Basic to intermediate understanding of student programming boards in a university setting
• Budgeting and fiscal management experience
• Contract management experience in an events setting
• Demonstrated leadership in initiating and implementing collaborative and educational programming opportunities for students
• Demonstrated commitment to open and effective communication with students, staff, partners, and vendors to build effective relationships and programs

Salary Range: $35,740 - $60,860

Job Category: Student Affairs

City position is located in
Auburn

State position is located
Alabama