Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.00 - $27.25
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
The Norse Network Hub is a dynamic organizational unit dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between employers, students, faculty, and community partners. The Hub serves as an innovative platform to drive workforce development, career exploration, and industry engagement through a diverse range of events and programs. It champions a hospitality-driven approach to interactions, ensuring that every stakeholder experience is positive, productive, and professional. Positioned within a higher education environment, the Norse Network Hub is integral to advancing the institution’s mission of preparing students for successful careers while supporting employers’ talent acquisition and workforce needs. The organization emphasizes collaboration and community partnerships, employing strategic initiatives to elevate the engagement between academia and industry to new heights.
The Coordinator, Events, is a key role responsible for the comprehensive management and execution of employer-facing programs and events within the Norse Network Hub. This regular employment position requires a candidate who is meticulous in event planning and logistics coordination, with a proven ability to oversee multiple large-scale events simultaneously. The role entails planning, coordinating, and executing various employer-oriented activities including networking events, industry roundtables, employer visits, workforce summits, and other experiential learning initiatives. As the operational lead, the Coordinator ensures a seamless, high-touch, hospitality-driven experience that aligns with the Hub’s mission and strategic goals. Responsibilities stretch beyond event logistics to encompass hospitality coordination, collaboration with university colleges and community partners, participant engagement tracking, and supervision of event support staff including student employees.
In addition to logistical oversight, the Coordinator is tasked with maintaining strong and effective working relationships across a spectrum of stakeholders such as employers, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members. The role demands a proactive approach to anticipating operational needs and solving problems swiftly, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, event management software, and registration systems is essential to effectively manage the multiple facets of event coordination and reporting. The ideal candidate will also have experience in managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships and possess a strong professional presence suitable for interacting with executive-level partners. This role is designed for a motivated, organized professional capable of working independently while balancing competing priorities to elevate the quality and impact of employer engagement events within the Norse Network Hub.
The Coordinator, Events, is a key role responsible for the comprehensive management and execution of employer-facing programs and events within the Norse Network Hub. This regular employment position requires a candidate who is meticulous in event planning and logistics coordination, with a proven ability to oversee multiple large-scale events simultaneously. The role entails planning, coordinating, and executing various employer-oriented activities including networking events, industry roundtables, employer visits, workforce summits, and other experiential learning initiatives. As the operational lead, the Coordinator ensures a seamless, high-touch, hospitality-driven experience that aligns with the Hub’s mission and strategic goals. Responsibilities stretch beyond event logistics to encompass hospitality coordination, collaboration with university colleges and community partners, participant engagement tracking, and supervision of event support staff including student employees.
In addition to logistical oversight, the Coordinator is tasked with maintaining strong and effective working relationships across a spectrum of stakeholders such as employers, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members. The role demands a proactive approach to anticipating operational needs and solving problems swiftly, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, event management software, and registration systems is essential to effectively manage the multiple facets of event coordination and reporting. The ideal candidate will also have experience in managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships and possess a strong professional presence suitable for interacting with executive-level partners. This role is designed for a motivated, organized professional capable of working independently while balancing competing priorities to elevate the quality and impact of employer engagement events within the Norse Network Hub.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- three years of experience in event management, project management, employer relations, hospitality, higher education administration, workforce development, business engagement, or a related field
- ability to lift up to 30 pounds
- frequent standing, walking, and event setup activities
- driver's license and dependable vehicle required
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- three years of experience in event management, project management, employer relations, hospitality, higher education administration, workforce development, business engagement, or a related field
- experience coordinating large-scale events preferred
- experience working with external partners or employers preferred
- experience within higher education, workforce development, economic development, or nonprofit organizations preferred
- experience supervising student employees or volunteers preferred
- equivalent combination of education and directly related experience in event management, hospitality, workforce development, business engagement, or project coordination accepted
Job Duties
- Plan, coordinate, and execute employer-facing events including networking events, industry roundtables, employer visits, workforce summits, partner recognition events, advisory council meetings, career exploration programs, and experiential learning initiatives
- Manage all event logistics including scheduling, registration, space reservations, catering, parking, technology, vendor coordination, signage, room setup, event materials, and day-of-event execution
- Serve as the primary hospitality coordinator for employer visits and partner engagement activities, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for all external stakeholders
- Coordinate employer engagement tracking, event metrics, participant feedback, attendance reporting, and post-event follow-up activities utilizing university systems and CRM platforms
- Collaborate with university colleges, faculty/staff, and community partners to coordinate cross-functional events and workforce engagement initiatives
- Help recruit event support staff, train as necessary, schedule, and supervise student employees and event support staff assisting with NNH programming and employer engagement activities
- Assist with special projects, strategic initiatives, and operational support activities for the Norse Network Hub
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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