Event and Communication Project Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Education, Experience, and Competencies Required

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least one year of experience in a project management/event coordination, and/or communications role.
• Excellent time management techniques, customer service experience, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to write effectively under deadline for a variety of purposes, goals, audiences, and media.
• Proficient skills in computer software applications, including the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Zoom, and other software applications. Willingness to adapt to and become proficient in changing technologies.
• Must be a team player, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with diverse groups.
• Commitment to and ability to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in the work or academic environment is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience planning and/or organizing meetings and group events and serving as a liaison.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Experience with tracking expenses and budget oversight.
• Knowledge of University procurement and travel policies.
• Familiarity with Zoom webinars, web content management platforms such as Drupal, social media platforms, and video-editing software. 
• Experience supporting international efforts in a higher education setting.

SHARE YOUR INTEREST IN JOINING OUR TEAM
In order to be considered for interview, applicants must upload both a resume and cover letter and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This position salary range is advertised below.  Reach out to the contact person to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days (for P&S) and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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