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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $44,000.00 - $55,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedules
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
The University of Michigan, a prestigious institution located in Ann Arbor, MI, is recognized globally for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and community service. As one of the nation’s leading public research universities, it provides an intellectually vibrant environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and leadership. The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan, known for pushing boundaries in liberal arts education, offers a diverse and inclusive environment dedicated to enriching the educational and cultural fabric of the campus and beyond. Within LSA, the MLB Thayer Events and Communication team supports multiple departments including... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communication or a closely related field
- 2-4 years of experience organizing and coordinating events
- Experience using graphic design software and digital products for business/educational purposes
- Knowledge of best practices for creative designs to enhance departmental missions
- Experience with Zoom, Google, and Microsoft Office suites
- Experience with website maintenance
- Experience using social media for community building and event promotion
- Self-starter able to work with limited direction
- Extremely high attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with multiple conflicting priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team fostering positive relationships and communication
- High-level oral and written communication skills with experience editing and proofreading copy
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals for whom English is not their first language
- Proven ability and willingness to work with a variety of populations
- Ability to navigate complex scenarios working for multiple units and supervisors
- Physical ability to move equipment and set up event spaces including moving items up to 50 pounds
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communication or a closely related field
- 2-4 years of experience organizing and coordinating events
- Experience using graphic design software and digital products for business/educational purposes
- Knowledge of best practices for creative designs to enhance departmental missions
- Experience with Zoom, Google, and Microsoft Office suites
- Experience with website maintenance
- Experience using social media for community building and event promotion
- Self-starter able to work with limited direction
- Extremely high attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with multiple conflicting priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team fostering positive relationships and communication
- High-level oral and written communication skills with experience editing and proofreading copy
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals for whom English is not their first language
- Proven ability and willingness to work with a variety of populations
- Ability to navigate complex scenarios working for multiple units and supervisors
- Physical ability to move equipment and set up event spaces including moving items up to 50 pounds
Job Duties
- Organize and coordinate in-person and virtual event logistics for departmental receptions, seminars, colloquia, and lectures including catering, venues, audio/visual and IT needs, Zoom setup, travel, and honorarium payments
- Create and send detailed itineraries for guests coming to campus in collaboration with faculty and staff
- Set up events and break down after events to reset spaces
- Communicate clearly and consistently with faculty and staff organizers regarding event arrangements and develop communication plans
- Develop budgets in collaboration with Chief Administrators and track event expenses maintaining budget spreadsheets
- Ensure pictures are taken at events for historical and promotional purposes
- Collaborate with staff and faculty to produce content for websites, newsletters, and social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
- Develop and support social media strategies to increase engagement
- Evaluate and update websites to improve content, layout, reach, and accessibility
- Analyze social media metrics quarterly and recommend new strategies
- Lead event promotion and marketing efforts and steward donor relationships
- Design posters, flyers, digital signage, event programs, itineraries, and screen printing graphics in collaboration with event sponsors
- Layout newsletters and coordinate printing and mailing
- Ensure quality control of printed materials and coordinate distribution
- Build relationships with faculty, graduate students, and staff to enhance publicity materials
- Participate actively in publicity planning
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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