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Coordinator of University Events

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.75 - $25.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
flexible schedule
Employee assistance program

Job Description

High Point University is a private liberal arts university located in High Point, North Carolina, known for its commitment to engaged learning and providing students with personalized attention through small class sizes and experiential education. The university offers a vibrant campus life and a range of academic programs aimed at preparing students for professional success and meaningful lives. High Point University is distinguished by its dedication to innovative teaching methods and a strong emphasis on community involvement and cultural enrichment, making it a dynamic place to work and grow professionally.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Word Excel PowerPoint and the Internet
  • Ability to supervise
  • Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to perform under stressful situations
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including late night and weekend hours
  • Ability to perform moderate physical work
  • Creativity and marketing skills
  • Ability to manage and train university partners and student workers

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Word Excel PowerPoint and Internet
  • Ability to supervise and organize workflow
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to perform under stress
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including late nights and weekends
  • Creativity and marketing skills
  • Experience managing and training university partners and student workers

Job Duties

  • Assist in planning implementing and directing university events including donor lunch and dinner events special events for the office of the President summer programs community and cultural events
  • Plan implement and direct special university conferences symposia and other events initiated by other departments
  • Work closely with staff of the President’s Office Institutional Advancement Student Life and other appropriate offices to plan coordinate and implement events
  • Assist with planning and implementing major university events such as Commencement opening Convocation Family weekends dinners donor lunches cultural events special events for the office of the President groundbreakings dedications board of trustee meetings
  • Develop creative ideas to maximize the effectiveness and impact of events consistent with overall university objectives
  • Administer invoicing billing maintain budgets order supplies and execute vendor contracts
  • Assess analyze monitor and evaluate university events to assure objectives are met and provide continual improvement
  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage changing dynamics with effective communication with high profile individuals
  • Supervise Campus Enhancement team for event setups breakdowns and maintenance issues
  • Supervise Hospitality Team for food requests and day of food service
  • Supervise HPU Police Security and Transportation on directional support parking transportation requests and day of execution
  • Supervise student workers and event volunteers including hiring disciplining scheduling training assigning work and ensuring completion
  • Maintain positive work atmosphere by communicating effectively with students parents faculty coworkers and managers
  • Maintain professional image by following dress code
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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