Kent Campus - Kent
Staff/Unclassified
Closing on: Jul 28 2024
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UCS Personnel and Management - Kent Campus [101319]
Job Title:
Special Events Coordinator
Physical Location:
Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary:
$45,599 - $63,281
Basic Function:
To oversee and manage all activities related to special events. Reports to designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function – if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Coordinate all activities related to special event planning (e.g., guest list, set-up, ticket distribution, menu selection, etc.); organize and coordinate committees to assist in planning special events.
Develop and oversee budgets for special events.
Develop and implement an evaluation process for special events.
Hire, train, and supervise special events staff and volunteers.
Assist department leadership in coordinating special events in their area.
Develop policies and procedures for special events.
Oversee design, editing, and production of programs, promotional materials, and other publications related to special events.
Serve on various department, division, and University committees.
Provide functional guidance of administrative/professional employees and/or direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis. May provide ongoing facilitation of consecutive projects.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Two years experience in planning special events.
License/Certification:
Knowledge Of:
Personal computer applications
Budgeting
Skill In:
Written and interpersonal communication at all levels within the university
Ability To:
Manage a wide range of support and technical professionals and develop the overall coordinated workflow and timeline for an event
Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.
Working Schedule:
Additional Information:
Disclaimer:
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.