Campus Hospitality Meeting & Event Specialist

Unum is a leading Fortune 500 company and a prominent provider of employee benefits and service solutions to companies around the world. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with international offices in Ireland, Poland, and the UK, Unum also maintains significant operations in Portland, Maine, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, alongside more than 35 field offices across the United States. Through its network, Unum supports over 39 million customers globally by delivering comprehensive benefits that enable employees to thrive throughout various life moments, reflecting the company's commitment to improving the lives of both its clients and employees. Unum's presence extends to Colonial Life, its subsidiary headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, with over 40 field offices nationwide, further enhancing its reach and impact in providing valuable insurance and benefits products.

At Unum, the culture is award-winning, deeply rooted in principles of inclusion, diversity, and employee empowerment. The company prioritizes career advancement, mental health support, and flexible work environments to ensure employees can balance professional growth with personal wellbeing. Additional benefits include competitive healthcare packages covering health, vision, dental, short and long-term disability, as well as generous paid time off, including paid volunteer time. Furthermore, Unum supports financial wellness through student loan repayment options, tuition reimbursement, and an attractive 401(k) plan featuring employer contributions up to 9.5%. These comprehensive benefits underscore Unum’s dedication to delivering a supportive and rewarding workplace for its team members.

Unum is currently seeking a Campus Hospitality Meetings & Events Specialist to join its Facilities team. This role is pivotal in fostering seamless, well-organized, and engaging meeting and event experiences across Unum’s campuses. By managing scheduling, operational support, and the coordination of multiple aspects of campus events, the Specialist ensures that employees have the spaces and resources necessary to connect, collaborate, and thrive in their professional roles. The position calls for a creative, innovative individual who can bring fresh ideas and an "outside-the-box" approach to campus hospitality, striving continually to elevate employee engagement and satisfaction.

The Campus Hospitality Meetings & Events Specialist will serve as the primary coordinator for meeting and event reservations, using various campus booking platforms to monitor availability and optimize space utilization. Responsibilities include troubleshooting scheduling conflicts, supporting system improvements, and providing logistical coordination for onsite events such as employee programs and meetings. The specialist will partner with vendors for catering, audiovisual requirements, and room setups, maintaining alignment with service standards and ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants.

This role demands a keen attention to detail, strong communication capabilities, and an ability to manage multiple priorities effectively within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and bring experience in administrative, scheduling, or operational support. Preference is given to candidates with five or more years in hospitality or a related field, corporate environment exposure, and experience supporting large-scale events and workplace management platforms.

Joining Unum means becoming part of a team dedicated not only to the professional development of its employees but also to helping millions of people worldwide through meaningful work. The annual salary range for this position is $45,600 to $86,200, dependent on skill, geographic location, and experience, supplemented by a competitive benefits package designed to support and reward your contributions.