Event Services Coordinator, HCB, Graduate & Executive Education - UTK
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Tuition Assistance
Job Description
The University of Tennessee (UT) Graduate and Executive Education (GEE) department, located in Knoxville, TN, is a premier institution dedicated to delivering high-quality executive and non-degree educational programs to professionals and students. As a part of UT, the GEE organization thrives on providing cutting-edge, dynamic, and comprehensive programs designed to enhance leadership, management, and technical skills for career advancement. The department emphasizes operational excellence, customer service, and strategic event planning to ensure students and faculty experience seamless and enriching educational events. GEE’s mission includes fostering collaborative partnerships with various stakeholders, including faculty, program directors, students, external vendors, and other departments... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience preferably in hospitality or higher education
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and time management
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience preferably in hospitality or higher education
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Program execution support preferred
- Experience with customer service and cross-functional teams preferred
- Event planning experience
- Higher education and executive education experience preferred
Job Duties
- Facilitate on-site food orders, program setup, program service and cleanup
- Provide on-site support for degree programs including classroom preparation, securing materials, equipment and technology needs
- Collaborate with vendors and event services staff for catering, transportation, hotel and logistical services
- Maintain inventory of materials, furniture and supplies for programs
- Support vendors through invoice review, coding and submission in coordination with the financial information office
- Collaborate with program directors and faculty for successful execution of on-site non-degree programs
- Provide on-site program support including coordination with faculty, relationship development with students and simulation leadership
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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