Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,000.00 - $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
generous time off
Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability coverage
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The University of Michigan Detroit Center (UMDC) has been a vital bridge between the University of Michigan and the Detroit community for over 20 years. Established to foster strong collaborations, the UMDC plays an essential role in promoting multidisciplinary partnerships between UM faculty, students, and staff, and various Detroit stakeholders. The center is deeply committed to supporting educational initiatives, applied learning opportunities, and research projects that benefit both the university and the local community. By hosting diverse activities and events, both virtual and in-person, UMDC actively encourages awareness, engagement, and collaboration among all participants.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business administration, IT, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in event planning/management or facilities management
- At least three years of experience planning and executing conferences or special events
- Experience planning, coordinating, and executing events or projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in event logistics including space reservations, scheduling, setup, catering, and vendor coordination
- Ability to proactively anticipate, identify, and resolve potential problems or disruptions before and during events
- Intermediate to advanced IT and AV support skills for presentations and event technology
- Strong communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders and partners
- Experience supervising, training, and guiding event staff
- Experience with event budget preparation, expense reconciliation, billing, and maintaining financial/event data records
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business administration, IT, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in event planning/management or facilities management
- At least three years of experience planning and executing conferences or special events
- Experience planning, coordinating, and executing events or projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in event logistics: space reservations, scheduling, setup, catering, and vendor coordination
- Demonstrated ability to proactively anticipate, identify, and resolve potential problems or disruptions before and during events, ensuring flawless event execution and an exceptional experience for all participants
- Intermediate to advanced IT and AV support experience for presentations and event technology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders and partners
- Experience supervising, training, and guiding event staff
- Experience in event budget preparation, expense reconciliation, billing, and maintaining financial/event data records
Job Duties
- Act as the primary liaison for external stakeholders, providing prompt information on available spaces, services, and Center policies
- Coordinate logistics for external events, including space setup, A/V, catering, and timelines, collaborating with internal teams to meet all requirements
- Prepare event orders, confirm details with clients and vendors, and conduct walkthroughs as needed
- Provide basic IT support for events, ensuring technology functions smoothly and resolving issues promptly
- Maintain accurate records of event bookings, correspondence, and feedback, and track event metrics, supplying regular reports to the Center's Director and Project Manager
- Promote the Center's services to prospective partners and support marketing/outreach initiatives
- Collaborate with the Project Manager on planning and executing innovative events and programs, contributing new ideas for the Center's strategic direction
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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