The Career Center is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Event Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of events to support the Career Center's mission of providing students with career opportunities. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills, a passion for event planning, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Event Planning and Execution:
•Plan and execute a diverse range of events, including career fairs, networking events, and our annual "Get Hired! Senior Boot Camp".
•Coordinate logistics, including venue selection, catering, registration, budget management, etc.
•Serve as the main point of contact for assigned events for external partners and ensure a positive experience for all participants.
•Partner with employers, alumni, and faculty to ensure successful event outcomes.
•Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of events for continuous improvement.
•Collaborate with Career Advisors to align events with the needs and interests of students.
•Build and maintain relationships with employers, alumni, student organizations and other stakeholders to enhance participation in Career Center events.
2. Communication and Promotion:
•Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote events and increase attendance.
•Create compelling event materials, including invitations, posters, and social media content.
•Collaborate with the Career Center's team to leverage various channels for event promotion.
3. Data Management:
•Track and analyze event metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
•Maintain accurate records of event expenses, attendance, and other relevant data.
•Prepare post-event reports and recommendations for future improvements.
•Develop and maintain a database of student and alumni contacts for targeted outreach.
4. Project Management & Administrative Tasks:
•Supports internal career teams and participates in university-wide committees.
•Conducts administrative tasks and prepares reports and professional correspondence.
•Locate additional web-based career preparation systems and contribute to updating content on the Career Center's Website and social media sites supported by The Career Center.
Communications: Individual in-person and virtual meetings, with employers, and alumni, as well as visits with new employers.
Oral (e.g., one-on-one presentations): Conduct outreach to internal and external stakeholders to keep them and their students apprised of Career Center programs/activities.
Written (e.g., press releases, completing forms): Create promotional and supplemental materials for Career Center events, which include flyers, posters, postcards, and online content for internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree - Field of study: event management, marketing, communications, or a related field.

Desired Qualifications:

Master's preferred

Salary Grade:

AD150 - Administrative

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.
Advertised: 19 Dec 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: