Event Planner II

Atlanta, GA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

mentorship

Job Description

GSU College of Law, located in a vibrant academic environment, has established itself as a leading institution dedicated to legal education, research, and community service. The College of Law is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative atmosphere where students, faculty, and staff work together to achieve excellence. The Knowles Conference Center is an integral part of this setting, providing a professional environment that supports academic and community events. As the College grows, it embraces talents from varied educational and professional backgrounds to build a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

The College of Law seeks to enhance its event management... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience
event planning experience and certifications preferred
effective oral and written communication skills
experience with event registration and management platforms
experience managing large catering orders
experience working in a higher education setting preferred
knowledge of event planning practices, procedures, and operations
proficiency in Microsoft Office
strong time management and organizational skills
ability to manage multiple priorities
attention to detail
excellent customer service skills

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
three years of related experience
event planning experience and certifications preferred
effective oral and written communication skills
experience with event registration and management platforms such as 25Live, EMS, Momentus, CVENT
experience managing large catering orders
experience working in higher education settings preferred
knowledge of event planning practices, procedures, and operations
ability to develop or update materials using Microsoft Office
effective time management and organizational skills
ability to manage multiple priorities
attention to detail
excellent customer service skills

Job Duties

Interact consistently with college of law faculty, staff, students, guests, event attendees, facilities staff, vendors, and catering staff
advise and counsel marketing management, event management, students, and event attendees as needed
accommodate flexible hours for evening and weekend events
perform administrative support duties and respond promptly to customer inquiries
manage event consultation and planning including technology support, food arrangements, and attendee assistance
maintain good relationships with students, faculty, staff, and vendors
support event planning, coordination, and preparation such as space reservations, catering orders, registration assistance, and promotional material distribution
assist with developing event programs and agendas
handle event setup and breakdown including furniture and equipment arrangement
ensure compliance with planned event formats, regulations, and vendor cooperation
maintain cleanliness and order in meeting spaces
conduct pre-event walk-throughs and post-event follow-ups
perform final checks on event day to ensure readiness
oversee event progress and resolve problems promptly
process invoicing and payment as required
manage event budgets
provide tours for potential clients
update conference center staff on upcoming events
coordinate logistics for internal events of student organizations and educational centers
provide administrative support and event management services within the college
troubleshoot AV systems when AV Engineer is unavailable

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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