Umes
Events Planner & Coordinator
University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$54k-$65kDetected 30 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking
About the role
- The position will report to the Director of Auxiliary and Business Services.
- The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is expanding its auxiliary operations with revenue producing campus events and facility rentals.
- Equivalent combination of training and experience is necessary.
Responsibilities
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deliver services in an environment where there is an emphasis on customer service.
- The position requires entrepreneurial skillsets to generate new and sustainable revenues, and develop and expand the office to build
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to generate revenues for a conference and events operation.
- Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including the ability to lift 20 pounds
- Must be able to move from building to building and to visit off-campus sites.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field.
- The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Skills
- Ability to enter, retrieve, and manipulate data on a computer.
- Ability to learn and manage room scheduling software.
- Strong ability to multitask is required.
- Ability to explain University policy, procedures, and practices in difficult situations.
- Must be able to give and receive advice and opinions and interact with individuals in situations requiring sensitivity and tact
- Must be flexible in working hours which will often include weekend and night work (after 5 pm).
- Additional Job Details
Compensation
- $53,940 - $65,000
- Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance
Benefits
- Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
- Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
- The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff.
- The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes.
- Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:
- and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
- Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
- Optional Retirement
- Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA,
- Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance
- (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and
- long-term disability insurance).
Equal opportunity
- UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
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