Job Description
Provides consultative assistance to departments and centers in the adaptation of events logistics to achieve desired outcomes.Maintains collaborative rapport with appropriate departments, centers and units to assess event needs and develop event recommendations and plan.Maintains and establishes a positive working relationship with all stakeholders e.g. other departments, businesses and industry, local/area boards, districts and partnerships, etc.Interacts with appropriate department lead to discuss results of events, financial and operational analysis, observations, and recommendations to strengthen and/or improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.Provides assessment of event or project objectives and outcomes to determine whether financial controls are adequate.Develops a complete logistical plan for each event or project including, but not limited to: budget, staff, timetable and event procedures.Provides administrative support in conjunction with departments, units and centers to ensure continuity of effort and attainment of event or project goals.Acts as primary liaison with event speakers and IT for instructional/audio visual needs.Establishes and maintains master event invitation database, builds out STOVA web registration pages and manages event RSVPs for high profile events.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
Knowledge of budgets, finance and management principles and practices.Knowledge of operations/logistics, including custodial and maintenance operationsExperience in organizing work of others and self.Experience in complex and diverse social settings.
Experience
3-5 years of event planning, conference planning or production experience.Experience in using Excel and space reservation software (EMS, Mazevo).Experience in a higher education work environment.