Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $70,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
The University of Florida (UF) is a prestigious public research university renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and community engagement. UF is expanding its statewide presence with the establishment of UF Jacksonville, a new graduate-focused campus situated in Jacksonville, Florida. This campus is dedicated to advancing educational opportunities across multiple disciplines including engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, business, law, design, and health-related fields. UF Jacksonville is designed to foster a modern, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes hands-on education, industry collaboration, and meaningful community involvement. The university strives to enhance regional workforce development and strengthen its impact on... Show More
Job Requirements
- a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience or a high school diploma and seven years of appropriate experience
- appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
- ability to work Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with additional evening hours as needed
- flexibility to support peak enrollment periods and major campus events
- strong organizational and communication skills
- experience in event coordination or related hospitality operations
- proficiency with computer systems and event management tools
- ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
- excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with students and vendors
Job Qualifications
- bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience or high school diploma and seven years of appropriate experience
- proficiency in Microsoft Office
- experience in event planning event logistics hospitality operations or event coordination preferably within higher education nonprofit or public sector
- strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to multitask and coordinate multiple events or operational activities simultaneously
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills comfortable interacting with diverse groups including students faculty staff vendors and community members
- familiarity with audiovisual equipment room-setup standards event tools or scheduling systems
- ability to anticipate needs problem-solve quickly and remain composed in fast-paced or changing environments
- experience managing inventories coordinating facilities support and overseeing building readiness
- demonstrated commitment to professionalism customer service and creating welcoming experiences for all campus visitors
Job Duties
- coordinate planning scheduling and execution of campus events including orientations workshops receptions lectures recruitment activities student programs non-credit educational offerings and community engagement events
- manage event logistics including timelines agendas RSVPs registration attendee communications room assignments and preparation of event materials
- oversee event setup and teardown including furniture arrangements staging décor signage and space readiness ensuring compliance with safety accessibility and brand standards
- serve as primary liaison for catering audiovisual IT parking and external vendors
- lead on-site event operations welcoming and directing guests monitoring spaces resolving facility audiovisual issues coordinating vendor arrivals and making real-time adjustments
- support weekend academic programming coordinating classroom readiness managing building access assisting faculty and students troubleshooting facility and technology needs
- provide front-desk support greeting visitors answering phones routing inquiries monitoring cleanliness safety and readiness of shared spaces managing building access tracking badge activations and coordinating security and IT support
- assist with administrative and financial processes including event calendars building schedules reservation requests invoice processing expenditure tracking and procurement coordination
- develop and maintain checklists guides templates and standard operating procedures for events and operations
- prepare event summaries attendance reports and operational documentation
- collaborate with academic programs facilities IT marketing security and vendors to ensure quality operations
- perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic priorities of UF Jacksonville
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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