Events Producer

Events Producer Job ID: 304334 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and oneof the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from asingle-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations. Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach acrossthe region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks andpines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historicdowntown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; amodern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local andmilitary-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus inSwainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,offering expanded pathways to higher education for students acrosssoutheast Georgia. Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College ofEngineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, theCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College ofEducation, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College ofPublic Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters Collegeof Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southerndelivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committedto helping every student go further than they thought possible. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation acrossits professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates whoare ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, acrossthe nation and around the world. For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu. Location Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA Department Information Office of President Job Summary The Events Producer will work with internal and external clientsto assist with planning, coordinating, promoting, and executingspecial events for the university. The Events Producer willmaintain and communicate the University's policies and proceduresfor events on-campus, and work with internal and externalclients. Responsibilities Oversee the Office of Special Events & Protocol website andensure that all information on the site is up-to-date and accurate,including policies and procedures, contact information, and otherimportant information pertaining to events Coordinate and assist in coordinating university special eventsand/or initiatives for the President and President's Cabinet aswell as high-level university events Troubleshoot scheduling conflicts and other issues as theyarise Work collaboratively with the internal and externalstakeholders to ensure each event is handled professionally andthoroughly from start to finish, including the planning stage aswell as after-action billing and reporting Appropriately approve event requests and meeting spacereservations, including classrooms, conference rooms, meetingrooms, and ballrooms, as well as athletic and other outdoorspaces Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for all policiesand procedures pertaining to hosting events at Georgia SouthernUniversity, including, but not limited to minors on-campus, alcoholuse, security, parking, and space utilization Work with business services and other university partners toensure accurate and timely billing Evaluate services to ensure quality and clientsatisfaction Recruit and hire student assistants as needed Establishes, fosters, and maintains cooperative andprofessional relationships with sponsors, vendors, and otherinternal and external partners Assist in educating internal and external partners regardingprotocol, event standards, etiquette, and related issues to enhancepartnerships and improve special event outcomes Assist in effectively communicating event details tostakeholders involved with the production or execution of anevent Perform administrative functions as assigned by the VicePresident for External Affairs, Communications, and StrategicInitiatives; Chief of Staff to the President and the Associate VicePresident for Corporate and Community Relations Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations,Logistics or related field Required Experience Two (2) or more years of experience in event planning Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Master's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Logisticsor related field Preferred Experience Three (3) or more years of experience working in eventplanning, specifically in higher education Proposed Salary $60,000 - $62,000 This is an exempt position paid on a monthlybasis. Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover Letter Two (2) Professional References Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position Ability to plan and coordinate events Ability to adapt to new software programs

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess Knowledge of best practices for event management, with theability to communicate them to faculty, staff, students, and thepublic Familiarity with event planning and registration software

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills Excellent time-management, detail orientation andproblem-solving skills Strong leadership skills Apply Before Date Open Until Filled Application review may begin on October 6,2026. Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or email View email address on click.appcast.io. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration ofemployment without assistance from the University. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or withoutreasonable accommodation. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity. Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughoutemployment. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Other Information Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation Work generally performed in an office environment Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours Travel may be required Work week may extends to evenings, weekends and/or holidays Work is fast-paced, ever-changing, andresults-oriented Background Check Standard + Education & DMV #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Southern University