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Event Coordinator - 526902
Job no: 526902
Position type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Division/Equivalent: Community Affairs
School/Unit: Community Affairs
Department/Office: 401101 - VP Community Affairs
Categories: Marketing/Event Planning
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)
Department/Organization: 401101 - VP Community Affairs
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The Event Coordinator oversees the implementation, execution, and follow-up for events hosted on- and off-campus. Creates invitations. Selects sites. Creates seating arrangements. Negotiates with florist, caterers, event space staff, print shops, etc. Manages on-site contract staff, students, and etc.
Additional Department Summary: Oversees the implementation, execution, and follow-up for events hosted on- and off-campus. Supports the development and coordination of community education programs. Supports program evaluation. Provides technical assistance to both internal and external community partners.
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: Familiarity with and ability to effectively work with K-12 teachers, administrators, families, and community partners.
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.
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