Event Coordinator

Apply for Job Job ID 304288 Location Atlanta, Georgia Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About Us Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. About Georgia Tech Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. 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The College is located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta's Technology Square, home to the highest concentration of startups, corporate innovators, and academic researchers in the Southeastern U.S. This places students at the center of a vibrant innovation ecosystem with abundant experiential learning opportunities. Scheller's strategic location, combined with top-ranked career services and an expansive alumni network, connects students with leading companies in Atlanta and around the world. Scheller offers AACSB-accredited B.S., M.S., MBA, Ph.D., Graduate Certificate, and Pathway programs, along with interdisciplinary and dual degree programs in collaboration with the Georgia Tech Colleges of Computing, Design, Engineering, and Liberal Arts, and the Morehouse School of Medicine. The College also delivers open enrollment and custom corporate Executive Education programs for individuals and organizations. The College manages its broad portfolio of programs, curriculum, and research through eight academic areas: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology Management, Law and Ethics, Marketing, Operating Management, Organizational Behavior, and Strategy and Innovation. Scheller is also home to 11 globally recognized centers and initiatives, with focus areas in fintech, global business, sustainability, technology innovation, and more. Currently, the College serves 2,529 students, including 1,501 undergraduates and 1,028 graduate students, supported by 95 faculty members, 107 staff members, and a global alumni community more than 28,000 strong. Job Summary Coordinate arrangements for holding meetings, gatherings or other events on behalf of a campus unit or office. Responsible for scheduling and planning the event, reserving a location, arranging for support services and follow-up. Events range from small to large scale, are both internal and external facing and utilize unit based facilities and other locations, on and off campus. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Unit management and staff and event sponsors, vendors. This position typically will advise and counsel: Event sponsors, vendors. This position will supervise: NA. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma Required Experience Four to five years of job related experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or two years college course work Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SKILLS This job requires working knowledge and skills in event management. This includes skills in customer service, organizing, planning and scheduling. Use of business related computer applications is required. 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To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Other Information Salary range: $49,000.00 - $59,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience Location: Atlanta, GA Job grade: G04 This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have financial responsibilities. No, this position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel This position does not require security clearance. Other Information Applicants are encourage to apply by October 15, 2026 for optimal consideration; however, the search will continue until the position is filled. The application portal may close early due to the volume of applications received. Background Check A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit: policy/19298143/latest