What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Coordinator position at DePaul Talent Acquisition?
What You'll Do:
- Event Planning
• Plans and executes logistics for all college events including promotion and marketing, scheduling, venue, guests, correspondence, purchases, requesting work orders, and coordinating invitations.
• Tracks event expenses and reviews accuracy of invoices.
• Manages the scheduling of classroom and room assignments.
• Perform administrative tasks including (but not limited to) – creating name-tags, creating signage, gift preparation, data entry, event promotion (marketing), maintaining inventory of branded material.
• Provide event execution at event sites as needed. This includes (but is not limited to) event setup, event clean up, guest registration, mic running, checking catering accuracy, photography and customer service. - University Event Coordination
• Serves as point of contact for any collaborative events. Works with relevant university groups to create, coordinate, and support collaborative events such as graduate open houses and undergraduate admissions days.
• Supports recruitment efforts by providing administrative support for college tours for prospective undergraduate and graduate students.
- Bachelor’s degree required with a preference to degrees held in Public Relations, Marketing, Event Planning or other related programs.
- 2 years experience in event management or support required.
- Event management in higher education preferred.
Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
- Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
- Full-Time Benefits
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
