Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $56,821.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Staff annual leave
sick leave
Paid holidays
Paid Personal Days
Summer schedule with Fridays off
long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Tuition waiver and reimbursement
tuition waiver for dependents
PERA retirement plan
Additional supplemental benefits and retirement programs
Access to gym
Free parking
Job Description
Aims Community College is a respected institution committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and supportive learning environment. Located in Colorado, the college offers comprehensive education programs that empower students to achieve their academic and career goals. Aims values diversity, equity, and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of its operations, including student success and community engagement. The college is dedicated to nurturing a culture where faculty, staff, and students collaborate in a positive and respectful atmosphere, supporting the mission, vision, and values that drive the college forward.
The Event Manager role at Aims Community College plays a pi... Show More
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in management, hospitality, or a related field
- One year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Experience using event-related database, software, and web systems
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Financial management and budgeting skills
- Flexibility and ability to work nights and weekends
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public
- Ability to use a company vehicle for business travel, successful MVR and insurability under Aims insurance
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills in event coordination
- Superior time management, multi-tasking, and cross-team support skills
- Ability to accomplish assigned projects independently
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Management, Hospitality, or another related field
- One year of related experience or an equivalent of education and/or work experience
- Experience using event-related database, software, and web systems
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Financial management and budgeting skills
- Flexibility and ability to work nights and weekends
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills in an event coordination capacity
- Superior time management, multi-tasking, and cross-team support skills
- Ability to accomplish assigned projects independently
- Preferred: Three years of management or event planning experience
- Experience working in a higher education setting
- Certified Meeting Planner or other relevant event planning certifications
Job Duties
- Coordinate and organize events on the Aims campus, including department or program-sponsored events, educational partnerships, community outreach, and private/corporate functions as approved and assigned
- Provide exceptional customer service to prospective clients on the event planning process as needed by conducting tours, providing booking instructions and information, and reviewing detailed contract stipulations and information
- Provide consultation for prospective and confirmed clients about event layout and flow in event spaces
- Create and manage the timeline, program, and task list for all assigned events
- Lead all event planning and production meetings and discussions for assigned events
- Organize and lead collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team on event concept, graphic design/production/printing, and event marketing
- Order and arrange all needed supplies for events
- Coordinate audiovisual operation with Support Logistics staff
- Secure and manage event-related volunteers and student employees as needed, including day-of event coordination
- Secure guest speakers and entertainment as needed
- review speeches, coordinate rehearsals, and work with the communications team on approval of materials
- Schedule and maintain communication with all parties involved with the preparation, set up, tear down, and management of the event
- Manage on-site production and vendor needs, assist with day-of-event logistical moves, and attend events as needed
- Significant involvement in the planning and execution of all commencement activities and other college signature events
- Assist with preparing or following budgets and provide periodic progress reports to staff directors for each event project
- Keep track of event finances, including check requests, invoicing, and reporting, in coordination with the Events Staff Associate
- Prepare and modify event contracts as requested in coordination with the Events Staff Associate
- Serve as backup to event-related software and management
- Create and revise room layouts/seating arrangements for each event as necessary in coordination with Support Logistics staff
- Organize and manage the invitation, registration, and attendee check-in processes for assigned events
- Conduct pre-event, post-event, and walkthrough meetings
- Conduct event debriefs with key event stakeholders following each event
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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