Conf & Events Specialist
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
Full-time
Other
Posted on April 26, 2024
Conf & Events Specialist
Eastern Kentucky University
Title: Conf & Events Specialist
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 43R000 - University Outreach & Engagement
Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Additional Schedule Details: Some nights or weekends may be required.
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 44
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Jesse Hood
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Conferencing and Events Specialist plans, coordinates, and implements conferences, events, and other programs held at Eastern Kentucky University.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: Two years of directly related experience is required.
Experience must include large event planning and knowledge of collegiate event scheduling software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Seasoned knowledge of the requirements of event planning.
Working knowledge of principles of event marketing.
Working knowledge of budgeting and finance.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Knowledge of the principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution.
Job Duties:
- 65% - Exercises judgement to manage event logistics, which includes but is not limited to, contacting vendors, scheduling, preparing contracts and work orders, monitoring the event budget, providing staff, and marketing the event. - (Essential)
- 25% - Liaisons for the administration of events by conducting pre-event counseling with clients, ensuring ongoing communication regarding the event status, and completing post-event activities as needed. - (Essential)
- 10% - Ensures the effective operations of Conferencing & Events and the university by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/2918cc35-32d8-46d7-ab94-ad370153ed5f
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