Liberty University

Event Coordinator

Lynchburg, VA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 24 days ago

LogisticsCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Event Coordinator for University Events Office is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination and execution for all events at Liberty University.
The event coordinator serves as primary liaison between the university and outside organizations and individuals.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Event Coordinator - Minimal supervisory responsibilities.

Develop event plans, timelines, layouts, and logistical documentation based on client needs and facility capabilities.
Maintain accurate records of event requests, including scheduling forms, event contracts and surveys.
Lead the planning and execution of complex, high-impact events including conferences, athletic events, ceremonies, special programs and VIP functions.
Provides guidance, training and mentorship to Event Coordinators and support staff.

2 years or more event logistics or event planning
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Frequently required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard for extended periods.
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
Four-year college degree in business, event management or sport management or professional work experience preferred. Well-developed interpersonal communications skills and familiar with standard Microsoft Office computer software. Have knowledge and experience coordinating and organizing events, summer programing and or managing facilities.
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Senior Event Coordinator
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent Computer skills.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
May be required to travel to local and off campus locations.

Four-year college degree in business, event management or sport management or professional work experience preferred.
Well-developed interpersonal communications skills and familiar with standard Microsoft Office computer software.
Have knowledge and experience coordinating and organizing events, summer programing and or managing facilities.

All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and pri

Develop and cultivate relationships with on-campus and external customers.
Oversee scheduling, logistical planning, and special resource coordination for all academic and departmental customers.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.

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