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Special Events Coordinator - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University
Job Overview
The Special Events Coordinator is responsible for managing registration and attendance tracking for Advancement events which support the alumni engagement, development and campaign goals established by the university. This position works directly with the Director of Signature Events to evaluate the effectiveness of registration processes in supporting the overall goals of each event. The Special Events Coordinator also manages the preparation of event materials (such as name tags and event supplies), processes payments, and assists the event lead in reconciling income and coordinating other elements of the event. The Special Events Coordinator also serves as the first point of contact for all event inquiries from alumni and donors.
Work Interactions
The Special Events Coordinator serves as a member of the Office of Advancement Special Events team, reporting to the Director of Signature Events. This position interacts with Advancement and university colleagues to support the planning and execution of a variety of events. In managing the registration process for events, the Special Events Coordinator oversees Advancement event volunteers and serves as the first point of contact for many alumni and donors. These Interactions are an important component of building and maintaining positive constituent relationships and the overall success of the event experience.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
At least 2 years of event support and registration experience
Possesses exceptional organizational and time management skills as well as a superb attention to detail
Ability to concurrently balance multiple high priorities
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Mission-driven mindset
Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days on campus, 3 days telework). Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:
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