Events Coordinator - Visitors Center - UTK
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,222.00 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
generous paid leave
Flexible work arrangements
education benefits
retirement and deferred compensation plans
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is a prestigious public research university recognized as the flagship institution of Tennessee. Established in 1794, UTK is deeply rooted in its land-grant mission to provide accessible higher education and foster leadership, service, and innovation across the state and beyond. Boasting over 38,000 students and more than 10,000 employees statewide, UTK offers a dynamic academic environment with more than 900 programs of study across 14 colleges and schools. The university’s Carnegie Research 1 classification underscores its commitment to research excellence, and its strong partnerships with industry leaders and national laboratories like Oak Ridge National... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required by the date of hire
- Minimum one year experience in event planning, student recruitment, or related fields
- Experience can include volunteer, internship, or student roles
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail with high accuracy
- Project coordination capability from planning to follow-up
- Problem-solving and sound judgment skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and work within deadlines
- Preferred master’s degree
- Preferred experience planning large and small events
- Preferred budget management experience
- Preferred knowledge of university policies and procedures
- Preferred experience with databases and web applications
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree by date of hire
- Experience in event planning, student recruitment, admissions, or related fields
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Project coordination and organizational skills
- Problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Preferred master’s degree
- Preferred experience in higher education event planning
- Preferred skills in budget development and monitoring
Job Duties
- Plan and implement strategic recruiting events to attract prospective students and families
- Coordinate event logistics including site selection, program development, and execution
- Manage event experiences to engage parents, alumni, counselors, and other stakeholders
- Ensure consistent messaging across all events aligned with university values
- Develop organized and measurable event production plans
- Conduct post-event analysis to assess impact and opportunities for improvement
- Collaborate with team members to foster inclusive and effective communication
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