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Aims Community College

Event Manager

Greeley, CO, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $56,821.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition waiver
Retirement Plan
Free parking

Job Description

Aims Community College is a prominent educational institution dedicated to fostering an innovative and supportive learning environment in Northern Colorado. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, Aims Community College provides a wide range of educational programs, workforce training, and community services to a diverse student population. The college emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, making it a vital resource for students, faculty, and the broader community it serves. As a public institution, Aims Community College offers extensive benefits and competitive salaries to its employees, alongside significant opportunities for professional growth and development.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Management Hospitality or related field or equivalent education and/or work experience
  • Minimum of one year related experience in event planning or management
  • Experience with event-related software and database systems
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
  • Financial management and budgeting capabilities
  • Flexibility to work nights and weekends
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with faculty staff students and the public
  • Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable under Aims insurance for company vehicle use
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills in event coordination
  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills
  • Ability to complete assigned projects independently

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Management Hospitality or a related field or equivalent education and/or work experience
  • One year of related experience in event planning or management
  • Experience using event-related database software and web systems
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
  • Financial management and budgeting skills
  • Flexibility 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 event coordination
  • Superior time management multitasking and cross-team support abilities
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Preferred candidates have three years of management or event planning experience
  • Experience in higher education settings
  • Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) or other relevant certifications

Job Duties

  • Coordinate and organize events on the Aims campus including department or program-sponsored events educational partnerships community outreach and private or 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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