Events Coordinator - University Dining

Event Coordinator

Schedules assigned events and manages event contracts. Arranges room reservations and event space set-up. Primary contact for customers, assists with planning, reservations and logistics. Maintains accurate and up-to-date event policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include providing professional client services in the planning, organizing and managing of internal and external events, coordinating necessary arrangements with campus support groups for events, troubleshooting EMS challenges for clients, coordinating staffing for appropriate event coverage, producing contracts and invoices for events, creating diagrams and floor plans with setup requirements, creating, maintaining and executing timeline for events, checking set-up for scheduled events, providing on-site event support including after-hours and weekend events on both campuses and/or other venues as assigned, and periodically overseeing and assisting with set ups as needed.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a current, valid and unrestricted driver's license, and one (1) year related work experience or at least two (2) years of student employment experience with a concentration in event coordination or facility management or the successful completion of the KSU Night Owl program competencies as documented by the manager.

Preferred qualifications include proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, in particular), proficiency in CAD software, an undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field, and event management system or similar event software experience.

The budgeted salary range is $42,840 - $57,100 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!

Columbus State University