What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Logistics Coordinator - 528933 position at Inside Higher Ed?
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)
Department/Organization: 820201 - Student Center Administration
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some nights, weekends or holidays for special events.
Job Summary: The Event Logistics Coordinator administers oversees event operations of large facilities (The University of Alabama Student Center, University Recreation facilities, etc.) including event logistics, event management, event planning, student supervision, inventory management, and software management. Supervises student employees. Provides an excellent experience to all clients.
Additional Department Summary: The University of Alabama Student Center and its administered off-site spaces are the "community centers" for Student Life. The Student Center hosts programs, provides services, and maintains facilities to enhance the campus life experience for students and others in the University community. The Student Center is a 300,000 sq. ft., multi-purpose facility. The facility includes a 1,000 seat capacity ballroom, a 400 seat theater, 21 meeting rooms, a food court, Crimson Catering (University catering department), numerous office spaces, SUPE Store (University bookstore), Mail Center, full-service bank, copy and print center, and multiple lounge spaces.
Provides oversight to event operations of The University of Alabama Student Center. Oversees event logistics, event management, event planning, student supervision, inventory management, and software management. Co-supervises a staff of 30 student employees. Works closely with the Assistant Director to execute the student employee's training and development plan. Provides an excellent experience to all Student Center clients. Requires some non-traditional hours as well as some holidays, nights and weekends in order to serve special events.
Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Has personal accountability and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and some event planning or coordination experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of event planning or coordination experience; OR high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of event planning or coordination experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of building opening and closing procedures, conflict management, ingress and egress procedures, line/crowd management, assist with audio-visual troubleshooting, and room set-ups and breakdowns as required. Knowledge of building equipment inventory and report emergency repairs and replacement needs of equipment and furnishings to the Facilities Operations Manager. Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business Administration or other related field.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
Department/Organization: 820201 - Student Center Administration
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some nights, weekends or holidays for special events.
Job Summary: The Event Logistics Coordinator administers oversees event operations of large facilities (The University of Alabama Student Center, University Recreation facilities, etc.) including event logistics, event management, event planning, student supervision, inventory management, and software management. Supervises student employees. Provides an excellent experience to all clients.
Additional Department Summary: The University of Alabama Student Center and its administered off-site spaces are the "community centers" for Student Life. The Student Center hosts programs, provides services, and maintains facilities to enhance the campus life experience for students and others in the University community. The Student Center is a 300,000 sq. ft., multi-purpose facility. The facility includes a 1,000 seat capacity ballroom, a 400 seat theater, 21 meeting rooms, a food court, Crimson Catering (University catering department), numerous office spaces, SUPE Store (University bookstore), Mail Center, full-service bank, copy and print center, and multiple lounge spaces.
Provides oversight to event operations of The University of Alabama Student Center. Oversees event logistics, event management, event planning, student supervision, inventory management, and software management. Co-supervises a staff of 30 student employees. Works closely with the Assistant Director to execute the student employee's training and development plan. Provides an excellent experience to all Student Center clients. Requires some non-traditional hours as well as some holidays, nights and weekends in order to serve special events.
Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Has personal accountability and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and some event planning or coordination experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of event planning or coordination experience; OR high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of event planning or coordination experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of building opening and closing procedures, conflict management, ingress and egress procedures, line/crowd management, assist with audio-visual troubleshooting, and room set-ups and breakdowns as required. Knowledge of building equipment inventory and report emergency repairs and replacement needs of equipment and furnishings to the Facilities Operations Manager. Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business Administration or other related field.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
Salary : $44,200 - $55,300