What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation and Special Event Coordinator - 525161 position at University of Alabama?
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
- Academic Affairs
- Administrative / Professional
- Marketing/Event Planning
- Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
- Closing at: Feb 12 2025 at 22:55 CST
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)
Department/Organization: 200631 - Orientation
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The Orientation and Special Events Coordinator plans, implements, manages, and administers comprehensive high school on campus recruitment events which include Sibling Orientation Program, University Days, and other special events that relate to high school groups. Supports coordination of Bama Bound, UA's new student orientation. Assists with the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. Assists with managing budgets.
Additional Department Summary: Under the direction of the Associate Director, this position is responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and administering comprehensive high school on campus recruitment & transition events which include: Sibling Orientation Program, University Days, Admitted Tide Days, and other special events that relate to recruiting and helping students transition into UA. Supports coordination of Bama Bound, UA's new student orientation. Assists with the supervision of undergraduate and graduate student employees.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of orientation, special events, and/or enrollment management experience; OR master's degree and some orientation, special events, and/or enrollment management experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Basic desktop computing skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.); excellent oral and written communication skills; and interest in working with prospective students and their families; the ability to work with different cultures and groups of people; must possess proven leadership ability and a customer service oriented philosophy; must be able to multi-task effectively. High organization skills are required for planning purposes.
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. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
Salary : $44,200 - $55,300
