Event Coordinator
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, event planning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
• 1-2 years of event planning experience.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control multiple projects, ensuring efficient use of resources in order to achieve project objectives.
• Ability to perform duties in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment; flexible.
• Ability to handle physical requirement of event setup and teardown, including moving 30 pounds.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings and to travel overnight.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license which meets compliance with the standards of The University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program.
• Demonstrated constructive and collaborative relationship building skills with a variety of individuals and groups, including peers, leadership, and external constituents.
Desired Qualifications
• Large-scale event planning experience of 100+ attendees for 2-3 years.
• Experience hiring, scheduling, and supervising students and/or interns.
• Experience working in a post-secondary education environment and with students.
Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
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Resume
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Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
