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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $51,274.00 - $61,531.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
flexible schedule
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. It prides itself on offering a rich, high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. With a deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion, Wayne State creates exceptional educational opportunities that prepare students for success in an increasingly global society. As an institution, it fosters a vibrant academic community that encourages professional growth, innovative research, and community engagement. The university is known for its dedication to public service and its role as a catalyst for urban renewal and economic development in Detroit.Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, public relations, business administration or a related field
- Minimum of two years experience planning multifaceted events
- Prior customer service experience
- Experience in higher education or a large, complex organization preferred
- Some experience providing functional supervision to support staff preferred
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both orally and in writing
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and odd hours
- Ability to travel and manage events outside the local area and possibly out-of-state
- High level of commitment and enthusiasm
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, public relations, business administration or a related field
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Minimum of two years experience planning multifaceted events
- Prior customer service experience
- Experience in higher education or a large, complex organization preferred
- Some experience providing functional supervision to support staff preferred
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective guidelines
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally both orally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to evaluate, interpret, and present complex information effectively in professionally prepared documents or presentations
- Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
Job Duties
- Partner with faculty, staff, management, students and volunteers to host events on and off campus supporting and promoting the goals, values and mission of Wayne State University and the assigned School/College/Division
- Plan, develop, coordinate, implement and attend events for assigned units
- Train provide functional supervision to volunteers and staff
- Establish themed targeted events designed to support and reach unit goals
- Manage event development from beginning to end
- Collaborate with clients to define event scope and goals
- Develop full-scale plans and associated communication documents
- Plan, schedule and track event timelines, milestones and deliverables
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve goals
- Manage changes in event scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
- Draft and submit budget proposals, monitor expenses against budget and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
- May participate in negotiations with vendors
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required documentation, and presentations
- Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
- Conduct event debriefings with appropriate parties to identify recommendations and opportunities for improvement for subsequent events
- Act as liaison with stakeholders
- Effectively communicate and manage expectations with team members and stakeholders
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts as necessary
- May conduct post-event surveys and compile event survey feedback for continuous improvement
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Plan, organize and coordinate large and small multifaceted events, conferences, education programs and activities which may include student orientation related activities
- Develop event plans and budgets
- Secure resources and oversee events to ensure that established standards and expectations are met
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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