What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event and External Relations Coordinator position at The University of Alabama?
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)
Department/Organization: 224102 - Social Work
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm; some evenings & weekends required
Job Summary: The Event and External Relations Coordinator directs the planning, implementation, execution, follow-up, and budget of events occurring both on and off campus. Attracts financial resources, quality students, corporate participation, and external support. Conceptualizes event theme. Creates invitation lists. Selects event site and seating arrangements. Manages inventory. Negotiates with florist, caterers, hotel sales directors, and print shops for maximum cost containment. Manages on-site contract staff, clerical support, and student assistants. Develops and manages event budget.
Additional Department Summary: Directs the planning, implementation, execution, follow-up, and budget of events occurring both on- and off-campus. Coordinates outreach efforts to alumni. Supports the attraction of financial resources, quality students, corporate participation, and external support. Conceptualizes event themes, creates invitation lists, selects sites, creates seating arrangements, manages inventory, negotiates with florist, caterers, hotel sales directors, and print shops for maximum cost containment. Manages on-site contract staff, clerical support, and student assistants. Develops and manages a budget. Develops and maintains database of alumni.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and some event planning or coordination experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of event planning or coordination experience; OR high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of event planning or coordination experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills. Ability to travel.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.
Salary : $44,200 - $55,300
