Position: Event & Conference Coordinator, Merrill Palmer Institute
About: Wayne State University’s Merrill Palmer Institute, located in Detroit, is seeking an experienced Event & Conference Coordinator. Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university in Detroit, Michigan, offering a high-quality education with a commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion.
Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education/experience preferred; reasonable knowledge and experience in planning, developing, and implementing events, conferences, and continuing education programs; reasonable knowledge of budgeting and bookkeeping procedures; strong organizational skills; effective communication ability; ability to handle multiple assignments within deadlines; experience in providing functional supervision and work leadership; flexibility to work odd hours for events; familiarity with university policies preferred; previous experience in lower-level program support roles or similar positions
Benefits: health insurance, 401(k)
